Tenaya Lake
| Tenaya Lake | |
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Tenaya Lake as seen from a hill northwest of the lake | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, US |
| Coordinates | 37°49′51″N 119°27′30″W / 37.8308°N 119.4583°W |
| Primary outflows | Tenaya Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 8,150 feet (2,484 m) |
Tenaya Lake is an alpine lake in Yosemite National Park, located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows. The surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,484 m). The lake basin was formed by glacial action, which left a backdrop of light granite rocks, whose beauty was known to the Native Americans. Today, Tenaya Lake is easily accessible by State Route 120 and is a popular lake for water activities.