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Spent a few hours here with family and friends! The lake is gorgeous. Beautiful place to come with your family to relax and enjoy a breathtaking view. Water is cold as expected but worth getting in. We rented two kayaks to take the kids around and it made for great memories and a great time. The kayaks were 40.00 per hour and they also provided life jackets.
I love spending my summers here! The parking lot gets packed, but there are other lots where you can park. The canoeing, paddleboarding, and swimming are so worth it! Beautiful views, clear waters, and an amazing time. I suggest bringing shaded umbrellas, a beach mat, a floaty, a hat, snacks, and trash bags to clean up after yourself. If you have any questions about the parking lot being full, make sure to ask the staff member at the payment booth for advice! They helped us out a lot
How can anyone give anything less than 5 stars? I can never get enough of the snow covered mountains and the serenity of the lake. Running around this lake with no one in sight was like a dream.
You'll have a reel good time here! Lots of parking right by the lake. Great spot for a bbq and water activities like kayaking or paddle boarding. There are some old broken glass bottles within the rocks so be careful if you have pets. Hope to return in the summer one day!
The perfect shade of turquoise and blue, captivating colors and enthralling views. We came with high expectations that were ultimately surpassed by the wind, waves and water. This is an excellent spot to paddle board, wakeboard and laze around in a floatie.
This is a great spot to grab some sunshine, serenity, and beautiful scenery. The lake is quite large and there is plenty of space to relax on the shore and take in some awesome views. Parking is available at free of charge, as well as overnight RV parking and camping (for a nominal fee). Be sure to snap photos because there are plenty of natural things to see. Not far from the lake are some options to grab food and even lodging options too! Definitely, will visit the lake again.
Another beautiful lake amongst the June Lake Loop lakes. This is one of the biggest lakes. There has been some great fishing on this lake. There is a nice large and beach on the east end. Two marinas that offer boat rentals. A jumping rock accessible by boats only. And some shore fishing spots. The town of June Lake is a quaint, unpretentious small town that is home to several mom and pop businesses. People tend to be friendly, but don't come up with your city antics. Be polite. Clean up behind yourself. Don't speed. Just come and relax, turn off your phones, take in what life used to be before internet and enjoy.
A great spot in Mammoth! I can't wait to come back during the summer. It was pretty and relaxing at the end of November. There are picnic benches to sit at and bathrooms on site by the beach section. It's very beautiful and was peaceful when we went. I will definitely come back when boats are allowed back on the water. Keep that in mind that they close when it starts getting cold. We wanted to rent a boat but will have to come back next year when they are open!
June Lake is a hidden gem with a small population and few dining options. But that's what I loved about it! Luckily, it hasn't been over run by tourists and their prices are decent for the area. Its about 20-30 minutes north of Mammoth mountain. We did the lake loop drive and it was so nice and we were the only car on the road most of the drive. The views are spectacular at all hours of the days, especially sunset *heart eyes.* The drive up from Los Angeles was such a breeze, no whiny roads or sharp turns. I rather drive 5 hours here, than 2 hours upto Big Bear. We went the first weekend of November and after talking to the locals we got a better understanding of the area and how most places were closing up because its basically "off season," which started at the end of October. Most shops/restaurants open back up the week before Christmas, so we made it just in time to enjoy this beautiful lake before the snow. We weren't able to do any water activities because it was so windy, which made it feel colder than what it actually was but that didn't stop me from looking into dates for next year.
We've heard about June lake from some of the locals, so after a huge dinner we decided to come for a drive. Unless you are fishing or camping there isn't much you can do. Many campers on the higher grounds, so we were able to walk around the lake all to ourselves. Found a spot watch sunlight disappear. So nice, quiet and peaceful, trying to get some self care /mindfulness with our boys... creating beautiful memories for them. This is a lake to do just that. However, be careful full of mosquitos yikes!
Fun for a family vacation. The lake is clean. They rent all sorts of paddle boards, fishing and pontoon boats. There are a couple of small beach areas and fishing off the banks.
June Lake and June Lake Loop is a really pretty drive especially during the fall season. This lake is surrounded by beautiful trees and mountains. The trees can change color to bright yellow and orange and sometimes even red. There are 4 main lakes around the loop including Gull, Silver, and Grant. You can fish here and rent out boats. It is beautiful. Must go between late September through the middle of October to catch the fall colors. You can also go up anytime at all to fish.
June Lake is one of California's most beautiful hidden Gems If you ever want to take your family on a camping trip this is the perfect spot! I hope you enjoy just as much as my family & I have for years.
June Lake is a stunning alpine destination nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and it is a wonderful spot for a family getaway, offering a mix of relaxation and outdoor adventure. We came here for Labor Day weekend. There's something so calm and peaceful about June Lake. Every one is so friendly, helpful and there are so many cute shops, restaurants, and things to do. My personal favorite was star gazing. You don't get that in Los Angeles or Orange County. We just chilled, the lake is beautiful, the water is turquoise and just pretty with the mountains on the backdrop. You'll fall in love with this cute and quiet town. Please note, arrive early, especially on a Saturday. We arrived before 10:00 am and the parking attendant told us we made it just in time because there were only 4 parking spots left! There aren't many parking spots, so I would plan to come here early. This place is the spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. We'll be back again in the future. read more
Beautiful lake and state parks . We were there on a Sunday afternoon. Many families with kids were there playing in the beach . You need to pay $10 parking fee for your car so that you can enter the beach . It has one public restroom ( which is rare in these mountain areas) and has no water to wash hands because it is a chemical toilet . The view is beautiful, water crystal clear . A group of ducks were swimming towards us . They had no fear of human probably because no one tried to harm them before . The attitude is high there so oxygen is less than what we used to . Just relax and chill and we ate our packed lunches . read more
1 year ago
Spent a few hours here with family and friends! The lake is gorgeous. Beautiful place to come with your family to relax and enjoy a breathtaking view. Water is cold as expected but worth getting in. We rented two kayaks to take the kids around and it made for great memories and a great time. The kayaks were 40.00 per hour and they also provided life jackets. read more
2 years ago
I love spending my summers here! The parking lot gets packed, but there are other lots where you can park. The canoeing, paddleboarding, and swimming are so worth it! Beautiful views, clear waters, and an amazing time. I suggest bringing shaded umbrellas, a beach mat, a floaty, a hat, snacks, and trash bags to clean up after yourself. If you have any questions about the parking lot being full, make sure to ask the staff member at the payment booth for advice! They helped us out a lot read more
2 months ago
You'll have a reel good time here! Lots of parking right by the lake. Great spot for a bbq and water activities like kayaking or paddle boarding. There are some old broken glass bottles within the rocks so be careful if you have pets. Hope to return in the summer one day! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
The perfect shade of turquoise and blue, captivating colors and enthralling views. We came with high expectations that were ultimately surpassed by the wind, waves and water. This is an excellent spot to paddle board, wakeboard and laze around in a floatie. read more
This is a great spot to grab some sunshine, serenity, and beautiful scenery. The lake is quite large and there is plenty of space to relax on the shore and take in some awesome views. Parking is available at free of charge, as well as overnight RV parking and camping (for a nominal fee). Be sure to snap photos because there are plenty of natural things to see. Not far from the lake are some options to grab food and even lodging options too! Definitely, will visit the lake again. read more
Another beautiful lake amongst the June Lake Loop lakes. This is one of the biggest lakes. There has been some great fishing on this lake. There is a nice large and beach on the east end. Two marinas that offer boat rentals. A jumping rock accessible by boats only. And some shore fishing spots. The town of June Lake is a quaint, unpretentious small town that is home to several mom and pop businesses. People tend to be friendly, but don't come up with your city antics. Be polite. Clean up behind yourself. Don't speed. Just come and relax, turn off your phones, take in what life used to be before internet and enjoy. read more
5 years ago
A great spot in Mammoth! I can't wait to come back during the summer. It was pretty and relaxing at the end of November. There are picnic benches to sit at and bathrooms on site by the beach section. It's very beautiful and was peaceful when we went. I will definitely come back when boats are allowed back on the water. Keep that in mind that they close when it starts getting cold. We wanted to rent a boat but will have to come back next year when they are open! read more
5 years ago
June Lake is a hidden gem with a small population and few dining options. But that's what I loved about it! Luckily, it hasn't been over run by tourists and their prices are decent for the area. Its about 20-30 minutes north of Mammoth mountain. We did the lake loop drive and it was so nice and we were the only car on the road most of the drive. The views are spectacular at all hours of the days, especially sunset *heart eyes.* The drive up from Los Angeles was such a breeze, no whiny roads or sharp turns. I rather drive 5 hours here, than 2 hours upto Big Bear. We went the first weekend of November and after talking to the locals we got a better understanding of the area and how most places were closing up because its basically "off season," which started at the end of October. Most shops/restaurants open back up the week before Christmas, so we made it just in time to enjoy this beautiful lake before the snow. We weren't able to do any water activities because it was so windy, which made it feel colder than what it actually was but that didn't stop me from looking into dates for next year. read more
4 years ago
We've heard about June lake from some of the locals, so after a huge dinner we decided to come for a drive. Unless you are fishing or camping there isn't much you can do. Many campers on the higher grounds, so we were able to walk around the lake all to ourselves. Found a spot watch sunlight disappear. So nice, quiet and peaceful, trying to get some self care /mindfulness with our boys... creating beautiful memories for them. This is a lake to do just that. However, be careful full of mosquitos yikes! read more
4 years ago
Fun for a family vacation. The lake is clean. They rent all sorts of paddle boards, fishing and pontoon boats. There are a couple of small beach areas and fishing off the banks. read more
June Lake and June Lake Loop is a really pretty drive especially during the fall season. This lake is surrounded by beautiful trees and mountains. The trees can change color to bright yellow and orange and sometimes even red. There are 4 main lakes around the loop including Gull, Silver, and Grant. You can fish here and rent out boats. It is beautiful. Must go between late September through the middle of October to catch the fall colors. You can also go up anytime at all to fish. read more
5 years ago
June Lake is one of California's most beautiful hidden Gems If you ever want to take your family on a camping trip this is the perfect spot! I hope you enjoy just as much as my family & I have for years. read more
3 years ago
Gorgeous destination for a camping adventure with breathtaking views and clear night time sky for amazing star gazing. We enjoyed the bbq grills, convenient picnic tables and ample large space for the bear proof food storage. Our location had a beautiful view of the lake with enough shade and cover from the sun. Bathroom was clean and just a short walking distance with flush toilets and a sink. Just need to bring your own hand soap. My cousin and his wife booked the lot next to us which was neighbor friendly and made for a joyous experience. The grounds were challenging in that there were too many tree and dry bush stumps, large rocks and branches sticking out which makes for tripping to falling hazards. I had to keep my eyes on the ground the entire time when walking from place to place. I don't imagine all camping lots have this matter going on but ours did and night time roaming about was just challenging especially trying to walk my pup from place to place. Yosemite National park is not too far away so on our way home we decided to take the scenic drive through Yosemite and enjoyed the breathtaking experience! read more
Magical place with so many startling views. You may sit on a rock high above and watch the azure waters or go down for a wade and swim in the crystal blue lake. There is a little town with a lot touristy offerings should you need a little retail therapy. read more
3 years ago
I love this place my kids love coming here and just relaxing and having a good time. We come here 3 times a year and it has always been amazing. read more
2 years ago
The lake itself is very beautiful and the place is wonderful, however, when my family wanted to go rent out a boat the people there were extremely rude. it was our first time on a boat and we didn't understand how to work it and they didn't explain how to. they also cussed my family out when trying to ask for help to dock the boat and was awful towards us. overall the please was nice but i dont recommend renting anything out over there. read more
We've been coming to June Lake for 32 years. It hasn't changed much over the years although the summer are much hotter than they used to be. June Lake is spring fed and is the deepest lake on the loop, so the water is typically colder than the rest. There's plenty of shore fishing although in most cases, you'll need to venture on a little hike to get to the good spots. The two main beaches on the eastern side of the lake can get quite busy during the summer and are accessed via the Oh! Ridge campground which is where we usually stay. There's a designated swimming area and you can walk out pretty far before getting deep. During peak season, you'll find kayak rentals down there too. Flush bathrooms, picnic tables, grills. But there's little shade so bring an umbrella. South the beach along the cliffs you'll find a nice trail to access those shore fishing spots I mentioned. Good size marina offers boat and pontoon rentals, slips and launch ramp. Nice place to relax there also and watch people clean their fish when they come in. More on the marina & store in that review. If you are driving up or down 395, it's worth taking the June Lake loop just to view the four lakes, the rivers connecting them and the gorgeous scenery all throughout. read more
6 years ago
First time at June Lake loop. We went up there last week ( August 2020) and had so much fun kayaking. The views are amazingly beautiful. Weather was perfect. Not crowded when we went there on a weekend. Cant wait to go back there. read more
In wintertime bring your ice skates! And your beach chairs along with a picnic. Dogs were running around loose as happy as could be! Bathrooms available and they were nice and clean. The lake is surrounded by the scenic road which loops around the whole lake. Definitely worth a visit. read more
My second favorite season next to winter is fall. Fall let's us know that the season is about to change bringing with it a chill in the air and the beautiful colors of the leaves that's the perfect background to Mother Nature's painting of a masterpiece. Several seasons ago, we visited Mammoth Lakes past Yosemite and made a detour to this gorgeous lake. I was stunned at the bright colors of the leaves leading to this lake and felt like I was in an Akira Kurosawa movie. My only regret was not stopping at that moment to capture the scenery on film, but I will have to enjoy by a glimpse from my memory just by closing my eyes to relive that spectacular day. It really did feel like a movie driving to this place and I can replay it in my mind in slow motion as we drove by under the canopy of bright hues of yellows and amber with a gentle breeze of the wind. Leaves are falling on the road and the deep blue sky as the backdrop made for quite the palette that will be etched in my subconsciousness as one of those happy moments in life. It's not true when they say you only live once. No, you live everyday and only die once. It is up to us to live every moment and enjoy the pleasures of what life has to offer. Yes, do stop and smell the roses, feel the breeze in our lungs, go out and look at the scenery for Mother Nature has quite an impressive brushstroke that she paints with all the colors of the earth at her disposal. She's quite the artist and it comes very "natural" for her. Fall brings out the High Definition of High Definitions and to witness it firsthand with 360 degrees of unobstructed views is a precious thing. June Lake is one of her canvas that she uses to showcase her talent and you never get to see the same show twice. The water that is reflected from the rich blue sky with the Sierra Mountains in the background is worth the price of admission alone if there was indeed a price to pay. But to capture this moment in time is priceless and that must be experienced as proof and a reminder to yourself to live. read more
9 years ago
How have I not reviewed June Lake before? I love June Lake and the surrounding area. The small town only has a few places to stay and a handful of restaurants, but the scenery is second to none and if you like most anything to do with the outdoors, you will be in heaven. Other lakes and places of interest (Mono Lake Tufa Reserve, Mammoth, Yosemite, Bodie) are all within in an hour too. read more
Very beautiful lake, I enjoy the scenery here, the water is so clear and clear and there is a lot of cool little mom and pop shops in the area that had really cool Souvenirs to purchase. I would love to come back. My new favorite lake. read more
6 years ago
Had the greatest time during our family camping trip. There is so much to do onsite as well as the surrounding area. Pets loved it and we felt our fur babies were safe. read more
3 years ago
If driving the 395 passing by the June Lake area, please take a few minutes and drive the June Lake loop (the 158). The small town of June Lake offers shops, lodging, and restaurants. You will want to make stops along the drive, I assure you. Maybe then consider the area for a relaxing weekend. Picturesque and beautiful landscape on this eastern side of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite. The lakes (June Lake, Gull Lake, Silver Lake, and Grant Lake) are popular fishing lakes and attract canoe and kayak peeps to glide the calm waters. Hiking, climbing, camping and cabins... and snow. The scenery and wildlife are grand and a must see. http://junelakeloop.com/ and http://www.monocounty.org/june-lake/ Close to Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, Mono Lake ... and Bodie read more
14 years ago
My family took me to June Lake when I was 6 months old and we've been going about every year since..... I've enjoyed swimming - just be sure to go at high noon as it can be cold any time of year to get in as its a high altitude lake. Boating on the lake is fun - gorgeous views of the Sierra Mountains. We've camped at June Lake at the private campground (not at Oh Ridge where the winds can kick up). Its a fun place to go. And of course trout fishing is fun to do here (we've caught our limits ---and of course sometimes not. (oh well). Picnics are also fun here. There is also a volleyball court. read more
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