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Notable lake · Madera, California

Castle Lake

Castle Lake is a lake in Madera, California.

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Castle 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 Castle 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 Castle Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.66947, -119.12004. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Castle Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Castle Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Castle Lake?

    Nearby: Cabin Lake (lake, 4 km), Altha Lake (lake, 7 km), Minaret Summit (viewpoint, 7 km), San Joaquin Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Ritter Pass (viewpoint, 8 km), Devils Postpile National Monument (sanctuary, 8 km).

    Is Castle Lake worth visiting?

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