Graveyard Lakes Camping

John Muir Wilderness

Graveyard Lakes, John Muir Wilderness, California
Graveyard Lakes, John Muir Wilderness, California

Graveyard Lakes Camping

John Muir Wilderness


Camping at Graveyard Lakes

The best campsites around Graveyard Lakes are located along the eastern and southern shorelines. Views of the lake and the backdrop of mountains are stunning. Early morning reflections on the lake will draw photographers to its edge. Other campsites can also be found near the upper lakes. Campfires are no longer allowed at any of the Graveyard Lakes.

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Fishing

Fishing along the western side of the lower lake produced a quick limit of pan-size brook trout. The grassy shore makes a great place for children to fish. For the larger rainbow trout, head to the upper lakes.

Lower Graveyard Lake, John Muir Wilderness, California

Lower Graveyard Lake



Upper Graveyard Lake, John Muir Wilderness Wilderness, California

Upper Graveyard Lake

Explore the Area

A trail leads around the eastern shore of the lower lake and on to the upper lakes. It is possible to make a loop hike of the lakes.

Eager hikers can head up 11,000-foot Goodale Pass, 3½ miles from Lower Graveyard Lake. Panoramic views from around the top, and a little beyond, make the hike worth the effort.

Experienced cross-country hikers cross the Silver Divide above the largest of the upper Graveyard Lakes and make their way down to Peter Pande Lake and the surrounding area. It is a rugged, challenging route, ascending and descending talus fields.


Peak Bagging

For experienced mountaineers, Graveyard Peak, 11,494 feet, has a class 3 route from the ridge northeast of the peak to the summit. Read the details in Secor's The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, and Trails.