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Dispersed Camping

Florence Lake Dispersed

Florence Lake Dispersed is located near Florence Lake in California, surrounded by rugged terrain with a mix of forested areas and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Florence Lake itself, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and the John Muir Wilderness, which provides numerous hiking trails.

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Florence Lake Dispersed is located in California

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37.22599972 N
118.86489118 W

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Sep. 16, 2018

Good spot after a Muir Trail Ranch resupply

After Marie Lakes we had a very short 300 foot climb up and over Selden Pass and then a long decent past Heart Lake, Sallie Keyes Lakes (where the traditional Indian wood flute was being played) and a major 2000 foot switchback decent to Blayney Meadows and Muir Trail Ranch. MTR closes at 5pm so we were eager to get there and get our resupply. Ironically enough most of my resupply I dumped and grabbed a few things from the free hikers buckets. I wasn't eating nearly as much as I had planned and didn't crave anything I had in my resupply. I really just wanted apple sauce and mashed potatoes. After a nice couple hour break at MTR we headed back towards the JMT on the Florence Lake Trail. It runs along the San Joaquin River and had the most incredible trees surrounding us. The trail runs about 1.5 miles to jump back on the JMT and the camp site is close to the end of that. Maybe less than 1/2 a mile till the merge. It is open along the river and several others chose to camp in this area. The river is fast moving so not one to frolic in but easy enough to wash up and get water. Their is little privacy so a steep ascent up the hill on the other side of the trail is where you'll need to take care of "personal Matters" there's a bit of a trail that'll take you up there if you can find it. We hoped for clear skies and low winds that night as the trees we camped under were so large a pinecone would have caused so serious damage had it fallen on us. It was nice having others around as this area felt a bit like bear country and we weren't keen on uninvited guests. The next morning we would travel a short way to hop back on the JMT and meet up with the Piute Pass Trail.

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  • Review photo of Florence Lake Dispersed by Steph H., September 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Florence Lake Dispersed by Steph H., September 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Florence Lake Dispersed by Steph H., September 16, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Florence Lake Dispersed?

    Florence Lake Dispersed is located at 7816 feet.