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Notable lake · Kern, California

Julia Lake

Julia Lake is a lake in Kern, California.

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Julia 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 Julia 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 Julia Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.38560, -118.55378. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Julia Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Julia Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Julia Lake?

    Nearby: Brown Peak (viewpoint, 20 km), César E. Chávez National Monument (sanctuary, 22 km), Bear Mountain (viewpoint, 27 km), Kern River Valley (viewpoint, 34 km), Lake Ming (lake, 36 km), Isabella Main Dam (lake, 37 km).

    Is Julia Lake worth visiting?

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