Notable lake · Plumas, California
Murphy Lake
Murphy Lake is a lake in Plumas, California.
Murphy 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 Murphy 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 Murphy Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.99047, -121.31963. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Murphy Lake
- Bucks Lake Wilderness · lake · Plumas · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bucks Lake · lake · Plumas · ~20 km · Must-see
- Lost Lake Ridge · lake · Plumas · ~21 km · Must-see
- Butterfly Valley Botanical Area · sanctuary · Plumas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Lake Almanor · lake · Plumas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Plumas County Museum · museum · Plumas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Chester Park · park · Plumas · ~45 km · Must-see
- Bald Rock Dome · viewpoint · Butte · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lake Oroville State Recreational Area · lake · Butte · ~49 km · Must-see
- Little Grass Valley Reservoir · lake · Plumas · ~50 km · Must-see
- Lake Oroville · lake · Butte · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mountain Meadows Reservoir · lake · Lassen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area · lake · Butte · ~55 km · Must-see
- Calvary Chapel of Westwood · church · Lassen · ~55 km · Must-see
- Plumas National Forest · sanctuary · Plumas · ~56 km · Must-see
- Morgan Mountain · viewpoint · Tehama · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lassen National Park Headquarters · sanctuary · Tehama · ~58 km · Must-see
- Stilson Canyon · viewpoint · Butte · ~60 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Murphy Lake
- Bucks Lake Wilderness · lake · Plumas · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bucks Lake · lake · Plumas · ~20 km · Must-see
- Lost Lake Ridge · lake · Plumas · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lake Almanor · lake · Plumas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Oroville State Recreational Area · lake · Butte · ~49 km · Must-see
- Little Grass Valley Reservoir · lake · Plumas · ~50 km · Must-see
- Lake Oroville · lake · Butte · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mountain Meadows Reservoir · lake · Lassen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area · lake · Butte · ~55 km · Must-see
- Juniper Lake · lake · Lassen · ~64 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Murphy Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Murphy Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Murphy Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Murphy Lake?
Nearby: Bucks Lake Wilderness (lake, 14 km), Bucks Lake (lake, 20 km), Lost Lake Ridge (lake, 21 km), Butterfly Valley Botanical Area (sanctuary, 35 km), Lake Almanor (lake, 40 km), Plumas County Museum (museum, 40 km).
Is Murphy Lake worth visiting?
Murphy Lake is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.