Type
Lake
Location
40.4675°N 121.5181°W
Emerald Lake is a roadside lake on the Lassen park highway. Its green color comes from vegetation growing in the shallow water.
Details
- Type
- Lake
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
The lake's green hue comes from vegetation in its shallow water, and the tip of Lassen Peak is visible from some angles. Parking is limited. Park staff once stocked the lake with fish and used it as a roadside aquarium, though it no longer holds a fish population.