State: Northern California
Address 1: Between the HIghland Lakes, off of HIghland Lakes Road.
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 35
Elevation: 8632
County: Alpine
Free: No
About: The lakes are set in a spectacular high alpine valley, close to the top of Ebbetts Pass at an elevation of 8,600 feet. These two lakes are unique in that they are headwaters for two different watersheds: the eastern lake flows into the Mokelumne River drainage, while the western lake flows into the Stanislaus River drainage. Maximum boat speed on both lakes is 5 mph, and gas powered motors are discouraged. Highland Lakes visitors enjoy camping, hiking and horseback riding.
Fees: No fee
Water: None
Directions: Highland Lakes are located at the end of Highland Lakes Road, seven mile off Highway 4. Highland Lakes Road is a narrow, steep and winding dirt route where safe travel speeds average 20 mph or less.
