Beautiful lake and state parks . We were there on a Sunday afternoon. Many families with kids were…read morethere 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 .

Great lake. The one star is for the gate lady. She said lake was full and come back in 4 hours or…read moretomorrow. We asked another nice man if we could park somewhere else and walk to the lake and he said yes. We parked about half mile away and walked to the lake. When we got down there we found plenty of open parking spots. Nobody monitors how many come in and how many come out so how do they know if there is no parking. We didn't mind the walk but what was disappointing is the gate lady did not even suggest that. She just said its full and that we could not come in. She even tried to compair June lake to tahoe and say it fills up and gets busy quick. LOL sorry to tell you lady but tahoe could drop one tear and over fill june lake and tahoe don't tell people beach is full come back. That just doesn't happen at tahoe.

This is my one of favorite beach in the entire world! I was hesitant about sharing that this is my…read morefavorite beach because parking can already be such a pain. Plus, social media and content creators are trying to blow this spot up. But it is just always so dreamy here with the blue turquoise waters. I love that we can rent paddle boards and kayaks here, so no need to pack your own. The water temperature is medium cold so on a hot day it feels amazing to just chill and float.

The beach is beautiful and loved taking my family. What was terrible was the senior parking…read moreattendant, she was very rude. We had two car loads and only one car could get in. She said there was no more parking spots which was untrue when my daughter went in to find 6 spots available. When we turned around and went back she still did not allow us in. The beach was not even crowded. Felt some people were being selected and some weren't. Other than that it's such a place to visit with your family

+ Fun, beautiful place to kayak. We enjoyed the 4-person tandem pedal kayaking with Convict Lake…read moreResort Marina Rental. . Pedal kayaking is done with your feet, like bike riding, instead of with your arms. + CLRMR's 4-person pedal kayak raft is secure, reliable, and good quality. + Pleasant ambience. Aside from 1 or 2 other boats blasting music, it's almost like we had the whole lake to ourselves. . Life vests are under our seats, and optional. . No seat belts. . Lotta fishers here, - so gotta be careful not to pedal close to their lines. - 4 stinky, under-maintained restrooms (37°35'38.8"N 118°51'04.4"W). - Water spigot not working. + Free parking, - but very crowded.

I visit Convict Lake every year because it's just so beautiful! No wonder those escaped prisoners…read moreyears ago stayed here! You cannot resist such a beautiful lake with the mountain backdrop. Okay, the parking is terrible but if you're patient and parking lot pimpin', there will be an open spot for you! The water is freezing here in the summer but that is why I love it so much! I love being the 1 out of 3 people who swims here lol. If you want to fish here, I promise there's no fish here. We can never catch anything here! 10/10 will always visit again.

Amazing natural Hot springs. We stopped by here on our way from Tahoe to Mammoth and really enjoyed…read morethe beautiful scenery and the natural Hot springs which were really awesome. One tip if you get to the main springs try not to go to the one on the right which is the bigger pool because it's more stagnant water and so there were a lot of these red looking worms or maggots swimming in there. The smaller pool on the left is much cleaner as there are two mini waterfalls that are keeping the water circulating and fresh. Anything less than five stars is an injustice so a glowing five stars and two thumbs up for Travertine Hot Springs!

Travertine Hot Spring is one of those rare places that stays with you long after you leave…read more I've been lucky enough to experience this spot in multiple seasons and it truly delivers every single time. Whether it's a crisp winter soak with snow on the ground, a calm spring sunrise, warm summer nights, or the quiet stillness of fall, this place always feels right. What makes it special isn't just the hot springs themselves, but the feeling of escape. At night, the sky opens up, endless stars, the Milky Way glowing above you, and if you're patient (or lucky), shooting stars cutting across the darkness. It's peaceful in a way that's hard to find anymore. This is my favorite place to unplug, reset and breathe. No noise, no rush, just nature doing what it does best. Respect the land, pack out what you bring in and soak it all in. If you're looking for a true Eastern Sierra experience raw, beautiful and unforgettable this is it.

The first time I visited HorseShoe Lake, the lot was packed, and the hike was no joke! I was out of…read moreshape, and there was still a lot of snow on the trail in July! It was tough. My cousin even had a close call when he accidentally slid off the trail, ran down 100 feet, and narrowly missed hitting trees. (Slipper snow) Despite the challenges, the reward at the top was well worth it. It was a beautiful, secluded lake. Some of us tried a little fishing, while the girls jumped into the freezing cold water for a swim. The water was so "pristine" that my hair felt conditioned afterward. It was magnificent, the water felt untouched and almost holy! This past summer, we hiked it again for the 4th of July, and it was so much easier because I had lost 20 pounds, haha! I'd say the hike is about 13 minutes up, around 2 miles round trip, and great for all ages. Just make sure you're in decent shape and don't have any serious health concerns. When I was 20 pounds heavier, the hike felt like a 10/10 in difficulty. Now, it's more like a 3/10, a total breeze!

When you arrive, you see a bunch of dead tree and the waterline really low. Your first impression…read moreis "huh. But as you walk around the lake, you're surrounded by beautiful lush green pines. Small quaint bridges over stream beds. The wind in the trees with a beautiful view of the lake and its surroundings. It's a very easy straight walk. Highly recommend

Mono Lake wasn't originally part of our trip, but we decided to stop, and I'm really glad we did :)…read moreI came here as a child but coming back with my own family and friends was awesome. We checked out the Discovery Center with the kids first, then headed down to the lake. It's such a cool place to see in person. The lake is super salty, so you can actually float, which my husband and the kids thought was so much fun! I wasn't brave enough to get in One thing to know before you go, there are tons of tiny brine shrimp in the water, so don't be surprised! They're harmless, just part of the lake's ecosystem but when they got out there were tons in their pockets The tufa towers are really unique and make the whole place feel unlike anywhere else. It's definitely worth walking around and taking in the views and beautiful for photos. If you're driving through the area or anywhere nearby, I'd definitely recommend making a stop. It's a really neat place to see, especially if you've never been before!

As part of our quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks, we set off on a six week road trip. I…read morehave a personal rule: I only count a national park as "visited" if I actually spend time there, hike or walk through it, and truly experience it. While Mono Lake is not a national park, it became one of the most memorable stops of our journey. On our way from Lassen Volcanic National Park to Death Valley, we made a stop at Mono Lake, which happened to be right at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park. It was the perfect opportunity to explore this incredible area, and we were also able to spend a few hours visiting Yosemite along the way. Wow. Mono Lake was a place unlike anywhere else we had visited. The first impression is simple: it looks like another planet. Mono Lake is a very unique landscape, with its ancient waters and strange limestone formations called tufa towers rising from the shoreline. These formations look almost like sculptures created by nature, and walking among them feels like stepping into a different world. The combination of the lake, the white tufa towers, the mountains in the background, and the changing light creates an almost surreal experience. For me, this visit had an extra special meaning. My favorite album of all time is Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd, and Mono Lake appears on the inside cover of the album. Seeing this place in person was a wonderful and unexpected gift. It felt like visiting a landscape that had been part of my imagination for decades. We spent time walking around the lake, taking in the silence, the unusual scenery, and the incredible contrast between the desert-like surroundings and the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance. Mono Lake may not be a national park, but it absolutely deserves a stop. It is strange, beautiful, peaceful, and unforgettable. Sometimes the places that stay with you the longest are not necessarily the biggest or the most famous, but the ones that make you stop and say, "Wow, I have never seen anything like this before."

We had a wonderful time at Oh Ridge campground. We were able to snag spot #10, which gave us a…read morebeautiful view of the lake from our campsite. The site was pretty exposed, even though we a nice sized tree next to us (good to have/ bring some extra sun shade, it was HOT). With some weed whacking/ traversing, it's a 10 minute-or-so walk straight down to the beach area of the lake. It's 15-20 minutes if you take the marked trail/ road. After a long morning/ afternoon of hiking it was nice to take a dip at the lake! Flush toilets were a nice touch, no showers. The camp sites are very close together in Bear Loop, little privacy, luckily we had respectful neighbors. The ranger told us, when we were checking in, to be mindful about cleaning up our food well and using the bear lockers on site... there had been a bear sighting on the grounds earlier in the week. We didn't see any bears, didn't see much wildlife except for the birds and saw a deer while driving into town. Lots of cute little chipmunks making their appearance at our site as well!

Stayed at campsite #92 Spacious and had one of the most…read moreprivacy in the areas around.

If you can hike down one of the steepest mountains, you'll find a decent fishing fishing spot. The…read moreelevation is not for beginners. The climb up is not any easier than the hike down. The views are breathtaking. There's no cellular service, so take note.

I vouch for everyone else in that Lake Tioga is one of the prettiest lakes to visit in the Sierra…read moreNevada. Our family usually drives past the beach area up to where there's a parking lot in front of these two outhouses. You'll smell... i mean see them. From there, hike down a path to the basin of the lake and there will be wide open spaces to fish. Sierra Gold(gold color) works with a bit of garlic trout attractant. They love that stuff Anyways you'll see a big boulder towards the right; this is an awesome place for kids to climb and fish off of. You can also walk around to the other side of the lake where the stream comes in and the view and fishing is just as good. BEWARE: the hike back up at 10000 feet will take your breathe away. Make sure your in good shape to carry your fish back up or else have the youngins help the older folk. BRING A CAMERA

Big Rock Resort is a great place to visit! I had an awesome trip! Beautiful location with…read morefishing, hiking, shops, and a local brewer!

Great pontoon boat! Was available at 7a so we could get an early start for fishing (caught a ton)…read more Very helpful staff assisted me with docking the boat every time (it was windy). Second time using them and the will be a third, too.