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Mirror Lake Camp

May–Oct
best months

Is Mirror Lake Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Mirror Lake Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 8,645 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • High Sierra Ranger DistrictSierra National Forest

MIRROR LAKE CAMP (Camping Area)

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Mirror Lake Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Buckhorn Bar and Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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More in Shaver Lake

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Mirror Lake Camp

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 24°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    5. May

      56° / 36°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 42°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 49°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 5.3 mi away at 7,020 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)