Lundy Lake

Lundy Lake is easily accessible by a well paved road. However, the road is closed once you reach the lake and the gravel road that leads to the hikes and other small lakes is closed. You may choose to walk a few miles to the trailheads along the road, but cannot drive the distance. The lake itself is beautiful, clean with several fisherman along it's banks. It's nestled right at the bottom of a snow peaked mountain (and least on 6/13/23) and the reflections of the snow in the still water are beautiful. One side is rocky, one side mountainour, one side easily assessible and the last side damned. On /13/23 the water level did not even reach the dam. It's a beautiful lake and a nice drive to get there, but the Hassel of walking a few miles on a paved road to get to the trails was a bummer.

Very quiet place especially in the off season. Everything closed great views and enjoyable place to walk.

Visited this canyon before in summer. Came back in fall strictly for colors, and what a show it was!

There are picnic benches at the end of the road. You can hike a short distance to Lundy Lake, or you can go beyond and grind your way up to Yosemite. Photos enclosed.

Just stayed here for the 4th of July weekend and it served us well, but it's a real shame that the entire lakefront is filthy and covered with glass beer bottles. I'm not talking a few bottles here and there - the entire lakefront is seriously covered with tons and tons of broken beer bottles. Staff were rude and condescending to us and all campers I heard them interact with.

Other than that, it's beautiful from afar, just don't plan on sitting on the lakefront.

I first camped at Lundy with my parents in 1938. The resort was owned and operated by the Miller family and the folks who braved the five mile dirt road were the same each yearlike a large extended family. Fishing was always good and in those days the limit was 25. One could still wander the old ruins of Chinatown, now camping sites, and hike uninhibited throughout the canyon. There were still active mines in the area. My first fishing rod was a gift from Nellie Bly who ran the Happy Landing Resort next to the Millersfor some reason they didn't get along and never spoke. Nellie lived in the canyon year round even when snowed in through the winter. Once a visitor always a lover of the place.

We have made many visits to Lundy Lake for fishing and boating. Both are stellar experiences. We have also gone hiking from Lundy Lake to the higher elevation lakes - its very scenic.

In regards to the fall, Lundy area hangs spectacular fall colors. When the aspens change colors to fall colors, its absolutely breathtaking. During those periods you might see some more photographers in the area.

In general, its fairly quiet in this area and makes for an enjoyable day.

The road to Lundy Lake is just north of Mono Lake area (by Lee Vining). From 395 the road is on the western side of highway 395.

My family has been camping here every year. I am a 4th generation camper here. Leo who works in the store and around the resort is amazing. He's so friendly and helpful. Sue the owner is also a really great person. She's really friendly and just a nice person. I enjoy seeing Sue and Leo every year. They truly make a difference. I will continue to come here every year, as it is my favorite place to vacation. Can't wait to visit again in August.

Took a side trip to Lundy Lake. I have heard from many what great fishing there is at Lundy. The camp grounds were really not condusive for a motorhome but a small trailer or camper, Great! There is also a small lodge their with cabins.

Lundy canyon is drop dead gorgeous. I have gone on both a bird walk and a history walk here in the past month, and both were very well done, both are offered by a combo of the state park service and the Mono Lake Committee. I have heard the fall color here is stunning, and plan to go back for that. There is so much hiking to do, up the canyon there are views galore and you can keep going to Helen Lake and the Saddlebag Lake Loop, or you can head up the mountain to May Lundy Mine and beyond.

The lake is big for fisher people, why can't they clean up their garbage, hooks and line and little jars and bags of half used bait. The forest service campground is very nice, along the stream flowing out of Lundy Lake, and the toilets are well kept. But the campground itself is full of trash and litter and needs to be cleaned up regularly.

Do NOT go into the little Lundy Lake Resort "store", unless you want to be treated badly and laughed at by local people huddled in a circle sitting inside. I am always saddened when I find a business that relies on visitors and tourists, which is staffed by people who treat those customers like dirt because they know they can get away with it. Such a stain on the beauty of Lundy Canyon these people are, do NOT give them your business.

The views here inside this Canyon are just majestic and awesome. The Lake levels vary as its used for Hydroelectric power but we always had good luck fishing there. Drive past the Lundy Lake store on a easy dirt road and you will come to area chock full of beaver ponds and their activity, keep going and road will go left and circle back at the Trailhead to hike further back and up to some waterfalls and up to 20 Lake Basin if you are in shape ! If you park at the Dam end of Lake there is a Trailhead there that takes you up the angled trail you see on back side of Lake to the Ruins of the May Lundy Mine from the late 1800's and s couple Lakes are up there too ! It's pretty strenuous so do your research before heading up.