Lake Vernon

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Lake Vernon
Location Yosemite National Park, California
Coordinates 38°00′49″N, 119°43′26″WCoordinates: 38°00′49″N, 119°43′26″W
Basin countries United States
Surface elevation 6,568 ft (2,002 m)

Lake Vernon is located in the Tiltill Valley in the northern sector of Yosemite National Park just north of Hetch Hetchy Valley at 38°00′49″N, 119°43′26″W. The surface elevation of the lake is 6,568 ft (2,002 m). Due to the remote location of the lake it is usually only accessed as a backpacking destination. The area surrounding the lake was once home to a band of Sierra Miwok Indians, and numerous artifacts can be found in the area. Lake Vernon is the source of Falls Creek, which feeds Wapama Falls.