Wilderness Jennie Lakes park
Wilderness Jennie Lakes
Reasons to Visit:
1. Natural Beauty: Jennie Lakes Wilderness is known for its picturesque landscapes, including lush meadows, towering sequoia trees, crystal-clear lakes, and cascading waterfalls. The area offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
2. Remote Wilderness: For those seeking solitude and a true wilderness experience, Jennie Lakes offers a peaceful setting away from the crowds. The lack of crowds means you can fully immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the tranquility of the area.
3. Outdoor Activities: With over 26,000 acres of wilderness, Jennie Lakes provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the numerous trails, including the popular loop trail around Jennie Lake. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck at trout fishing in the pristine lakes and streams within the area.
4. Wildlife: Nature lovers will appreciate the diverse wildlife that calls Jennie Lakes Wilderness home. Visitors may encounter black bears, mule deer, golden-mantled ground squirrels, mountain lions, and a wide variety of bird species.
Points of Interest:
1. Jennie Lake: The area's namesake, Jennie Lake, is a stunning alpine lake surrounded by majestic sequoia trees. It serves as a popular destination for camping, fishing, and swimming.
2. Weaver Lake: Another beautiful lake within the wilderness area, Weaver Lake is known for its calm waters and scenic surroundings. It offers excellent fishing opportunities and a peaceful atmosphere.
3. Monarch Wilderness Boundary: Jennie Lakes Wilderness borders the Monarch Wilderness, which significantly expands the options for hiking and exploring.
4. Panoramic Views: Numerous vantage points within the wilderness area provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Interesting Facts:
1. The Jennie Lakes Wilderness was established in 1984 and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
2. The area is part of the larger Sequoia National Forest, which is home to several giant sequoia groves.
3. Jennie Lakes Wilderness is named after Jennie Lake, which, in turn, is named after a packhorse named Jennie who was used in the area during the early 1900s.
4. The wilderness area is part of the ancestral lands of the native Monache tribe.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Jennie Lakes Wilderness is typically from June to September when the weather is mild and the trails are generally accessible. During this period, wildflowers bloom, and the lakes are often at their fullest. However, it is crucial to check weather conditions and trail conditions before planning a visit, as snow can linger at higher elevations well into the summer.
Please note that it is always recommended to verify the information from multiple independent sources to ensure accuracy and up-to-date details.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Wilderness Jennie Lakes, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Upper Stony Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Stony Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Stony Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Dorst Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dorst Creek - Sequoia National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Fishing spots
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Wilderness Jennie Lakes as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Wilderness Jennie Lakes
What can I do at Wilderness Jennie Lakes?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Wilderness Jennie Lakes?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Wilderness Jennie Lakes.