May Lake

Lake Yosemite National Park, California, United States

What to expect

May Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, located in California, United States. It is also a High Sierra Camp where backpackers can stay in tent cabins near the lake. The lake offers stunning views of Mount Hoffmann and is a popular destination for hiking and fishing. The camp has eight cabins that can accommodate 36 guests. The lake is situated at a surface elevation of 9,270 ft (2,830 m) and is surrounded by a conifer forest and granite slabs. May Lake is named after Lucy Mayotta ('May') Browne, who became the wife of Charles F. Hoffmann in 1870

Plan your family visit to the May Lake with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to May Lake, enjoying the stunning views of granite peaks, the lake, and subalpine forests

Highlights: The kids loved the challenging hike and the beautiful scenery. We all enjoyed the views of Mount Hoffman and the lake itself ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to May Lake, a beautiful glacial lake with stunning views of granite peaks and a subalpine forest. The trail is a moderate hike with an incline at the beginning, but it's mostly flat after that

Highlights: The kids loved the beautiful scenery and the peaceful atmosphere of May Lake. We enjoyed the hike and the views of the surrounding mountains. We also enjoyed the picnic area by the lake ✨