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Mosquito Lakes
These two small alpine lakes lie within a few feet of Highway 4. Mosquito Lakes visitors enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
|---|---|
| Fees: | No fee |
| Best Season: | Summer, early fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Water: | No potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet across highway at Mosquito Lakes Campground |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:On Highway 4 eight miles east of Lake Alpine
General Notes:
Motorized boating is not recommended.
Anglers often are tempted to fish from the roadside. This practice is unsafe and strongly discouraged.
The summer cabins on the south side are national forest recreation residences. Visitors are free to use the entire shoreline so long as they respect the cabins themselves as private property.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 11 |
| Reservation Info | first-come, first-served |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Featured Events
- Stanislaus National Forest Presents: Backpacking 101
Date(s): Jun 1, 2023 - Roadside Geology of Sonora Pass
Date(s): Jun 10, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jun 17, 2023 - Tree ID with the Ranger
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Bird Walk on the Westside Trail
Date(s): Jun 24, 2023
Location
