Tenaya Lake Picnic Area

Tenaya Lake picnic area

Quick Facts

Amenities

4 listed

Beach/Water Access, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Picnic Table, Toilet - Vault/Composting

Several picnic tables are available near the eastern beach of Tenaya Lake, a short, easy walk from the parking area.

Vault toilets and trash/recycling are available in the parking area. There are no facilities in the immediate area of the picnic area or the beach.

Tips & Seasonal Information

This picnic area is only reachable by vehicle when Tioga Road is open, typically late May or early June to sometime in October or November.

Tioga Road closes after the first significant snowfall. Overnight parking on this road, including this trailhead, ends October 15. For current road and weather information, please call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1).

Wildlife Safety

• Keep your distance from animals, even if they approach you.
• Never feed wild animals.
• Dispose of trash in bear-proof trash cans or dumpsters.
• While enjoying your picnic, keep your food, trash, and other scented items within arm's reach.
• If a bear approaches, yell as loudly as possible to scare the bear away.

Accessibility

This picnic area is located approximately 700 ft (215 m) from the parking area along mostly paved, wheelchair accessible paths. The final stretch is a short, flat unpaved section. Some picnic tables may only be reached by traveling over surfaces that may be uneven or sandy. The vault toilet at the parking area is wheelchair accessible. Designated accessible parking spaces are available.