Stanislaus National Forest

Recreation Activities

 

Highland Lakes

Highland Lakes are located at the end of Highland Lakes Road, seven mile off Highway 4. Highland Lakes Road is narrow, steep and winding dirt route where safe travel speeds average 20 mph or less.

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. Open late June to October.

Highland Lakes visitors enjoy camping, hiking and horseback riding.

• Highland Lakes Campground with a total of 35 campsites. Limited camping is available for equestrians with horse trailers in the lower campground.
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Several trailheads access hiking and equestrian trails in Carson Iceberg Wilderness.

For shorter downloading and easier printing, the map below is divided into two halves shown here at 50% of their full size. Select either side or the links below the map to view the full size maps.

Highland Lakes Area Map (100k)

Mosquito Lakes Area Map (94k)

US Forest Service - Stanislaus National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 at 14:54:38 EDT