GRANT LAKE
Grant Lake is by
far the largest of the four lakes on the June Lake Loop, although, as a
reservior on the Los Angeles Acqueduct system, its level can vary widely.
The 12,000 foot elevations of the summit of Mt Wood loom just above, as
do the lush aspen groves of Parker Bench and the rugged Aerie Crag on the
north side of Reversed Peak, but the lakeshore and immediate surroundings
are themselves are contrastingly somewhat more barren in appearance, with
the desertlike sagebrush being the predominant vegetation, and only a few
trees outside of the ones that have been planted in the campgrounds.
On the lake itself, a 10 m.p.h.
speed limit is imposed until 10:00 a.m. each day, to accomodate the early
morning fishermen. Grant Lake has long been known as the "home of
the German Brown." After 10:00, speedier watercraft may
take to the lake, and sports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding and jet-skiing
may be enjoyed. Most of the shoreline is accessible to the public
by unpaved roads that connect to both California Route 158 and U.S. 395.
Surrounding lands are administered by the USDA Forest Service and the Los
Angeles Department of Water & Power. There is an absence of private
development here, aside from the Marina and Campground facilities, and
there are no power or telephone lines.
Your visit to Grant Lake will
reveal a fabulous summer watersports playground, as well as one of the
Sierra's premier trout fishing retreats. Services are available in
the communities of June Lake and Lee Vining, each of which is less than
ten miles away.
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