Alpine lake in park, located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows
General Information
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Closest cities with hotels:
Three Rivers, 3 miles (from the south entrance)
Seasons:
The main road is open all year but some trails through the sequoia may be impassable due to snow for a few months in winter.
Map Location:
How to Get There
From Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (48 mi): Take El Portal Rd and Big Oak Flat Rd to Ireland Lake. Drive to Tioga Rd/Tioga Pass Rd to Tenaya Lake.
Overview
Tenaya Lake is a glacier-carved alpine lake at 8,150 feet on Tioga Road between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows, ringed by polished granite domes, with a sandy beach for wading and swimming in chilly water, and kayaking and canoeing in summer. It is named for Chief Tenaya, and the road is open only in the warm months, typically late May through October or November.
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