Blue Lake

Blue Lake is a campground in Madeline, CA 96119, USA. The verified information identifies it as a camping location, but no specific campground amenities have been provided. The available review excerpts describe access-related and trail-related details rather than on-site facilities.

Reviewers noted that a parking pass is required. One review said the parking lot was uncrowded in the late afternoon and that the trail past Mitchell Lake was also uncrowded. The same review mentioned that the trail has lots of rocks and roots, and that the route to Little Blue Lake is not as well defined.

Another review described the Blue Lake trail as a 6-mile out-and-back route from Mitchell Lake TH and said it is steeper and moderately difficult after crossing Mitchell Lake. The review also mentioned views of meadows and mountains, as well as crossings of ponds, lakes, and wild flowers. It added that patches of snow were present closer to Blue Lake and that the altitude gain from the trail-head is appreciable.

The same review said a moose was spotted and that the water in the lake was freezing cold. It also noted that taking a dip in July may not be possible, and suggested hiking up to an adjacent hill for a better view of the lake. Based on the verified details, Blue Lake may suit visitors who are looking for a trail-based camping area with conditions described in the reviews.