Purple Lake camping area
- Camping
Lake in the John Muir Wilderness at about 3,010 m (9,880 ft). No camping within 300 ft of the outlet, no campfires in the Duck Creek and Purple Lake area, and bear canisters are required.
John Muir Trail accommodation · Checked October 2026
Where to stay from Reds Meadow to Purple Lake
1 place · 1 camping on the Reds Meadow → Purple Lake section of the John Muir Trail, in Purple Lake. Phone and WhatsApp numbers are listed so you can book ahead.
Purple Lake
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed on an official page" are listed elsewhere but could not be checked on their own or an agency website. On the John Muir Trail you camp on your wilderness permit; lodges, campgrounds and stores near the trail are seasonal.
Walk Reds Meadow to Purple Lake with Outest
The John Muir Trail route works offline in Outest, with these places on the map and a trail guide you can ask about water, weather and the next village.