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Notable lake · Inyo, California

Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake is a lake in Inyo, California.

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Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.15417, -118.61689. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sunset Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sunset Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sunset Lake?

    Nearby: Powell Glacier (viewpoint, 2 km), Pee Wee Lake (lake, 4 km), Dingleberry Lake (lake, 4 km), Mount Fiske Glacier (viewpoint, 6 km), Hurd Col (viewpoint, 6 km), Darwin Glacier (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Sunset Lake worth visiting?

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