Lake Aloha Camping

Desolation Wilderness

Lake Aloha, Desolation Wilderness, California
Lake Aloha, Desolation Wilderness, California

Lake Aloha Camping

Desolation Wilderness


Camping at Lake Aloha

Those who prefer camping among the trees will find adequate sites along Lake Aloha's northeast shore. Most visitors seek out more isolated locations among the rocks along the southern side of the lake. Campfires are not allowed anywhere in the Desolation Wilderness.

Fishing

Fishing for brook trout in Lake Aloha is fairly good. Nearby Heather Lake has better fishing for both rainbow and brown trout. To restore endangered yellow-legged frog habitat, the US Fish and Wildlife has removed all fish from the following lakes: Lucille, Margery, Tamarack, Ralston, Cagwin, LeConte, and Jabu. That still leaves good fishing at Susie, Gilmore, and Half Moon lakes, as well as others nearby.

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Heather Lake, Desolation Wilderness, California

Heather Lake


Pyramid Peak, Desolation Wilderness, California

Pyramid Peak and Lake Aloha

Explore the Area


Hikers from Lake Aloha can strike out in various directions for day trips. Crossing Mosquito Pass leads to Rockbound Valley and the upper Rubicon River. To the east are a number of nice lakes such as Susie and Half Moon. To the south are a maze of small lakes along Pyramid Creek.

Peak Bagging

9,235-foot Ralston Peak can be reached via a trail to its summit. The 7.5-mile round-trip day hike affords wonderful views of the area.

The highest mountain in the area - 9,983-foot Pyramid Peak - can be climbed by experienced mountaineers from its south side. There is no trail.

For views down into the Glen Alpine Creek drainage, Fallen Leaf Lake, and South Lake Tahoe, walk up to the summit of Keiths Dome. ½ mile northeast of Lake Margery. There is no established trail, but the terrain is easy.