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Notable lake · Inyo, California

Thompson Lake

Thompson Lake is a lake in Inyo, California.

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Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.16816, -118.60359. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Thompson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Thompson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Thompson Lake?

    Nearby: Pee Wee Lake (lake, 4 km), Dingleberry Lake (lake, 4 km), Powell Glacier (viewpoint, 5 km), Lake Sabrina (lake, 6 km), Hurd Col (viewpoint, 6 km), Darwin Glacier (viewpoint, 8 km).

    Is Thompson Lake worth visiting?

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