Escape from the city for a while to take
pleasure in the refreshing waters of Lake
George. Spellbinding views of jagged mountains
from the center of this small, sparkling
cold-water alpine lake left me speechless. It
was a startling contrast to be paddling in 85
degree temperature in July, while gazing upon
snow-covered mountain peaks less than five
hundred feet away.
Lake George is the perfect place to enjoy
the water by kayak, canoe or on a paddle
board. All the lakes in the Mammoth Lakes
basin are closed for swimming. The water
temperature is ice cold, so remember to
bring plugs if you have a sit-on-top kayak.
or else you are liable to freeze your tush
off.
Lake George is the most scenic and peaceful
of the Mammoth Lakes Basin lakes. The
numerous day-use picnic spots along the
shore are some of the prettiest you can
imagine, and spending an afternoon here just
taking in the scenery is time well spent.
Lake George may seem smaller, but it’s much
deeper than Lake Mary and offers better
fishing opportunities for rainbow, brook and
brown trout.
Whether you want to paddle
or sit in front
of a campfire, soak in the sun or fish,
you’ll know that you’ve found a truly
beautiful and tranquil vacation spot at Lake
George.