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Elizabeth Lake, California
CDP
About Elizabeth Lake
Elizabeth Lake is a small unincorporated community in southeastern California.
Officially, Elizabeth Lake is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 6.2 square miles.
📰 Elizabeth Lake News Today
- Between Bakersfield And LA Is A West Coast Gem To Retire To With Lake Views, Hiking, And Camping islands.com · Jul 6
- Before and after: California lake reborn following winter storms - April 21, 2023 Reuters · Apr 21
- Hiking From Tuolumne Meadows To Elizabeth Lake Sierra News Online · Sep 19
- Elizabeth Lake, CA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 17
- Remains of a southwestern pond turtle in Elizabeth Lake, California usgs.gov · Apr 10
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What Makes Elizabeth Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Elizabeth Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area6.2 sq mi
Coordinates34.6565, -118.3799