Snug between the solitary white tower of Crystal Crag and the granite wall of the Mammoth Crest, Lake George is the highest road-accessible lake in the Lakes Basin. The parking area at road's end features bear-proof food storage, a selection of picnic and camping sites, rustic cabin rentals, access to the lakeshore and boat dock and a handful of popular trailheads. A small store offers boat rentals, tackle and snacks in summer. Access in winter is by ski or snowshoe only.
Lake George
Destination adopted by: The Shahri Family • Destination maintained by: Traci Dougher
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only
Season: Year Round
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This destination is accessed directly from the Lake George Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Coldwater-George Trail
2.9 mi
- Surface: Sand
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Lake George Path
0.3 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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Mammoth Crest Trail
7.2 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Coldwater-George Trail | 2.9 | Sand |
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| Lake George Path | 0.3 | Asphalt |
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| Mammoth Crest Trail | 7.2 | Soil |
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Related Experiences
Campground Camping at Lake George Campground
0.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt - Vehicle Accessible,
- Duration: Overnight
Hiking from Lake George to TJ and Barrett Lakes
1.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Sand,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Hiking to Crystal Lake
2.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option
1.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Kayaking on Lake George
1.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Water,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Road Biking around the Lakes Basin
14.1 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Road Biking the Climber's Tour of Mammoth
16.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sport Climbing at the Dike Wall
1.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Half day
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Campground Camping at Lake George Campground | 0.2 | Asphalt - Vehicle Accessible | Overnight | |
| Hiking from Lake George to TJ and Barrett Lakes | 1.5 | Sand | Less than 4 hours | |
| Hiking to Crystal Lake | 2.7 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option | 1.5 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Kayaking on Lake George | 1.0 | Water | Less than 4 hours | |
| Road Biking around the Lakes Basin | 14.1 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Road Biking the Climber's Tour of Mammoth | 16.5 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Sport Climbing at the Dike Wall | 1.5 | Soil | Half day |
