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.

Map of Lake George

  
 
 
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