Lake Sabrina
A high-altitude reservoir on the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek at about 2,800 m, surrounded by granite peaks. In autumn the aspen groves along the shore turn gold.
Lake Sabrina is about 30 km from Bishop. Route 168 climbs through the Bishop Creek canyon, making it one of California's most celebrated fall foliage drives. The lake has a dock where you can rent boats to fish for trout, and the pies from the lakeside café are very popular. From the lake, you can hike to Blue Lake (about 9.6 km round trip). In winter the upper road is closed, and the lake may still be icy until June. The altitude is high, so protect yourself from the sun and watch for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Approx. late May to October
Nearby sights
- North Lake
- South Lake
- Buttermilk Boulders
- Big Pine Lakes & Palisade Glacier
- Keough's Hot Springs
- Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center
- Rock Creek Lake & Little Lakes Valley
- Happy & Sad Boulders – Volcanic Tablelands