May Lake (California) Explained

May Lake
Location:Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, United States
Coords:37.8472°N -119.4936°W
Basin Countries:United States
Elevation:9270feet
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Pushpin Mapsize:240
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of May Lake in California, USA.
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May Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, as well as a High Sierra Camp where backpackers can stay in tent cabins located near the lake. There are eight cabins that accommodate a total of thirty six guests.[1] The hike to May Lake is from a parking area off Tioga Pass Road and is . The lake is overlooked by Mount Hoffmann.

May Lake was named by Charles F. Hoffmann, for Lucy Mayotta ("May") Browne, who became his wife in 1870.

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  1. Web site: Yosemite High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park CA. TravelYosemite.com.