The Top 6 Lakes in the Santa Lucia Range
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Santa Lucia Range? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Santa Lucia Range’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Blue Lake north shore
Highlight • Lake
The East side of Blue lake has a paved road with a boat ramp at the north end and a camp ground to the south. A often unmapped narrow single …
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Parsnip Creek Meadow
Highlight • Natural
Lush green meadow the appears to create a overgrown lake at times, with abundant water even late in the dry season. The excellent red gravel raised road around its northern edge might have been a dam previously
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Patterson Lake
Highlight • Lake
Warren Peak rises out of the quarter-mile wide Patterson Lake. This lake makes an excellent turnaround point on a day hike, or a resting spot before the final push to the summit.
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Lower Alkali Lake Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
From the eastern flank of the South Warner ridge the shimmering brownish white lower Alkali Lake stretches east.
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Blue Lake gate
Highlight • Rest Area
Free access to this beautiful mountain lake. After crossing this hill with a round tree trunk sign the road ends at a campground at the south end, and a boat ramp at the north shore.
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Blue Lake Campground
Highlight • Rest Area
Large forest service campground with water and restrooms at this idyllic lake in the South Warner mountains
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