Often called fly fishing lakes, or backpacking lakes, these are usually located in the mountainous parts of California. Remote lakes that are ‘hard to reach’ come in 2 varieties:
hike-in lakes
Backpacking Lakes, found in the Sierra Nevada Wilderness or Northern California Wilderness Areas.
Some of our absolute favorites include:
drive to lakes
These are often many miles down a dirt road or narrow paved route (neither which is recommended with a big trailer or large motorhome). Matter of fact, some of these lake destinations require 4 wheel drive to access them. You will need a good vehicle, maps, possibly more than one. You will need time to enjoy these. They require a fair amount of work to get to, but the rewards are immense.
- BLUE LAKES
- COYOTE LAKE (Eastern Sierra)
- COYOTE LAKE (Western Sierra)
- LAUREL LAKES
- LEAVITT LAKE
- MAMMOTH POOL
- RED LAKE
- SMITH LAKE
