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Tioga Pass Lakes
On these pages we are featuring a number of lakes in the vincinity of Tioga Pass (the Eastern side of Yosemite National Park). It is worth noting that the lakes on this page have a very limited season, and are generally reachable by car from mid-June through October, before Tioga Pass Road is closed by snow. The exception is Saddlebag Lake, which has even a shorter season, due to altitude.
- Tenaya Lake - Located near Tuolumne Meadows on the eastern side of the park. A beautiful alpine lake to paddle, largest of the ones listed on this page. Accessed from alongside Hwy 120.
- Tioga Lake - Located just to the east of the Tioga Pass entrance to the park. Also features a campground that is wonderful.
- Saddlebag Lake - Located 2 miles off of Hwy 120, this is the highest lake reachable by road in California at over 10,000 ft.
- Ellery Lake - Located a slight distance down from Tioga along Hwy 120. Great paddling in wonderful surroundings.