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Yosemite NP, California
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The lake is named after Chief Tenaya, the leader of the Ahwahneechee people, who inhabited the Yosemite Valley area.
Tenaya Lake was formed by glacial activity, which carved out its basin thousands of years ago.
Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and swimming in the clear waters of Tenaya Lake during the summer months.
Tenaya Lake sits at an elevation of 8,150 feet, making it one of the higher lakes in the Sierra Nevada.
Tioga Road, which passes by Tenaya Lake, is the highest highway pass in California and is typically open from late May to October.
The lake is surrounded by striking granite domes and cliffs, characteristic of the Yosemite high country landscape.
As part of Yosemite National Park, Tenaya Lake is protected and preserved for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
