Thousand Island Lake

Mammoth Lakes, California · Lake

A stunning high-alpine lake dotted with rocky islands in the Ansel Adams Wilderness near Mammoth Lakes. Beloved for backpacking, fishing, and photography, with sweeping Sierra Nevada views and access via the Pacific Crest Trail.

Campgrounds

• Thousand Island Lake Backcountry Camping (Ansel Adams Wilderness / Inyo National Forest) — 10,001 ft · reserve

Coordinates: 37.7436, -119.2807.

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