Unfortunately, the lake is still presently dry due to the prolonged drought conditions in Southern California.Paddle the sparkling water of Lake Hughes and experience the timeless beauty of the lake in the sky. At the first light of day, when the sun casts picture-perfect reflections onto the water’s surface, is the ideal time to paddle Lake Hughes. The peaceful atmosphere provides a soul-stirring paddle. Lake Hughes is one of two small lakes located in the area that offers a pleasant interlude and spellbinding scenery.

A thick canopy of trees hugs the shoreline, which provides a cool retreat from the hot sun in the summer months. Lake Hughes is an easy paddle ideal for novice paddlers. It is often overlooked by visitors due to its small size, unmarked location, and tiny parking lot. Picnicking spots are limited.

The lake is tiny with less than one mile of shoreline. The area is usually not congested with park visitors even on busy holiday weekends. Fishing, hiking, and kayaking are the primary activities here.

Lake Huge is set is a community northwest of Palmdale, in the Angeles National Forest. It is a natural fed lake and encounters low water level conditions during drought years. The Rock Inn is a must-see historical landmark located across the street from the campground.

Anglers can enjoy hooking an abundance of catfish, bluegill, crappie, bass and red ear at Lake Hughes. The best time to nab a bass is in the springtime, but there’s still good fishing action during the summer for bass and bluegill.

Map of Lake Hughes