Third Lake, like the other reservoirs along the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail, has a bunch of camping around the shores of the water. Just make sure to follow LNT principles if you stay overnight (or even if you just hang out by the lake for part of the day).

Matthew

January 26, 2024

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