California · Lake fishing · Near Bear Valley

Grass Lake

May–Oct
best months

Is Grass Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Grass Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Grass Lake is a 11-acre lake in California, at about 7,700 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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

    Luther Pass Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Restaurant at Caples Lake

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi

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Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Grass Lake

    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

      36° / 23°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 23°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 26°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 29°

      5 wet

    5. May

      56° / 35°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 42°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 49°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 36°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 23°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dagget Pass, NV, 13.3 mi away at 7,334 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.