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Green Lake

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Location

Green Lake is located in California

Coordinates

38.085696666081674 N
119.30676764149302 W

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Access

Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Reservable
Alcohol
Pets

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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Ron G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2022

Easy First-time Backpacking Trip

Aloha, Dyrt Trybe!

Easy backpacking trip - if you’re not sure if you want to try backpacking, this would be a good one to get you hooked. 2.5 -3.0 mile hike in (depending where you park), gaining about 1000’ of elevation. Ends at Green Lake with some phenomenal spots.

Keep in mind, the lake is from snowmelt, so not particularly warm.

Would get 5 stars if the bugs weren’t so bad. We were fortunate that a mountain breeze kicked up both days we were there, but bug spray/Thermacell and/or head nets will make your experience a lot more enjoyable.

SiteWest side of Green Lake

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Tyler R.

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 14, 2021

Great place to stay

Everything is beautiful is this part of America so it doesn't need to be said how amazing the views are here.

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Daniel M.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 24, 2018

A hidden Gem

I mean... all these little mammoth lakes are hidden gems but I loved my time hiking into green lake around thanksgiving time. A little more difficult to get to but worth it. From the parking location it’s not too much of a hike to get to green lake. Day hike the the north facing lake if you’d like as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Green Lake?

Green Lake is located at 8955 feet.

Does Green Lake have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Green Lake does not have wifi.