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Notable lake · Mono, California

Walker Lake

Walker Lake is a lake in Mono, California.

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Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.87469, -119.16516. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Walker Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Walker Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Walker Lake?

    Nearby: Dana Glacier (viewpoint, 7 km), Grant Lake (waterfall, 8 km), Koip Peak Pass (viewpoint, 9 km), Koip Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Bingaman Lake (lake, 10 km), Kuna Crest (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Walker Lake worth visiting?

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