Lily Lake (Warner Mountains)

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Boats
Non-motorized only
Use
Day use only
Fees
None
Water
No drinking water
  • Kayak & SUP
  • Fishing

About this lake

Lily Lake is a small mountain lake in the northern Warner Mountains of the Modoc National Forest, ideal for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards.

On the water

No boat motors of any kind are allowed. Lily Lake is day use only, with picnic tables and no fee; overnight camping isn't permitted. There's no drinking water. Fishing is listed. The Forest Service asks paddlers to clean, drain and dry.

Cave Lake

Cave Lake, a short distance up the road, is where campers stay. It has a gravel ramp and parking for non-motorized boats only, and the road in is extremely rough; four-wheel drive is advised.

Getting there & access

Season

Open as weather permits.

Cave Lake road

The road to Cave Lake is extremely rough; four-wheel drive is advised.

Camping
At Cave Lake, up the road
Warner Mountain RD
(530) 279-6116

What's here

  • Kayaking

    Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards

  • Fishing

    Lake fishing

  • Picnic

    Picnic tables

Rules & official resources

  • No boat motors of any kind; day use only, no overnight campingfs.usda.gov ↗
  • Cave Lake: non-motorized boats only; extremely rough road, 4-wheel drive advisedfs.usda.gov ↗
  • The Forest Service asks boaters to clean, drain and dry boats and gear and to contact each lake's managing agency for its launching and inspection rules before visiting; it lists no inspection station for this lakefs.usda.gov ↗

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Questions boaters ask

No. No boat motors of any kind are allowed.

No, it's day use only. Campers stay at Cave Lake, a short distance up the road.

No inspection station is listed for this lake. The Forest Service asks boaters to clean, drain and dry and to check launching rules before visiting.
Sources: fs.usda.gov · fs.usda.gov · fs.usda.gov · Last checked Oct 21, 2026 ·
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