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Notable lake · Inyo, California

Black Lake

Black Lake is a lake in Inyo, California.

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Black Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Black Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Black Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.13248, -118.49446. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Black Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Black Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Black Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Black Lake?

    Nearby: Mount Robinson (viewpoint, 3 km), Palisade Glacier (viewpoint, 5 km), Palisade Glacier (viewpoint, 5 km), Agassiz Col (viewpoint, 5 km), Mount Sill (viewpoint, 5 km), Winchell Col (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is Black Lake worth visiting?

    Black Lake is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.