Tenaya Lake

Tenaya Lake
Tenaya Lake as seen from a hill northwest of the lake
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Location	Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, US
Coordinates	37°49′51″N 119°27′30″W / 37.8308°N 119.4583°W / 37.8308; -119.4583
Primary outflows	Tenaya Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface elevation	8,150 feet (2,484 m)

Tenaya Lake is an alpine lake in Yosemite National Park, located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows. The surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,484 m).^[1] The lake basin was formed by glacial action, which left a backdrop of light granite rocks, whose beauty was known to the Native Americans. Today, Tenaya Lake is easily accessible by State Route 120 and is a popular lake for water activities.