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Notable lake · Trinity, California

Smith Lake

Smith Lake is a lake in Trinity, California.

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Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.96398, -122.99508. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Smith Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Smith Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Smith Lake?

    Nearby: Sapphire Lake (lake, 5 km), Emerald Lake (lake, 6 km), Thompson Peak (viewpoint, 8 km), Granite Peak (viewpoint, 15 km), Ycatapom Peak (viewpoint, 23 km), Trinity Lake (lake, 26 km).

    Is Smith Lake worth visiting?

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