Lake Marjorie camping area
- Camping
Exposed lake below Pinchot Pass in Kings Canyon NP at about 3,390 m (11,130 ft). No campfires above 10,000 ft.
John Muir Trail · Stage 13 of 18
Palisade Lakes to Lake Marjorie
Stage 13 of the John Muir Trail covers 17.5 km from Palisade Lakes to Lake Marjorie, with 722 m of ascent and 622 m of descent. The highest point is 3,677 m. Allow about 5.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
17.5 kmdistance
722 mascent
622 mdescent
~5.5 hwalking time
moderatedifficulty
3,677 mhighest point
≈ 3.25 L
≈ 1,790 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Lake Marjorie
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. Your wilderness permit lets you camp where it is legal, at least 100 ft (30 m) from water and the trail; some lakes have extra limits. Bear canisters are required.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call or text 911 (no signal on most of the trail). Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Northern Inyo Hospital · Bishop · 24/7 emergency
+1 760-873-5811 · Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Palisade Lakes to Lake Marjorie with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.