Lake County has mild weather with a full four seasons and clean air. The highest peak in Lake County is Snow Mountain with an elevation of 7,056 feet in the wilderness area of the Mendocino forest. Lake County is a premium wine-growing area and is famous for its pears and walnuts. The population of Lake County is over 55,600. It is one of the fastest growing areas in California with affordable housing and the county population has a median age of 40.
Outdoor recreation is available year-round.
The lakes in the county provide for boating, fishing, and other water sports. Other activities include bird watching, hiking, hunting, offroading, rockhounding, bicycling, and horseback riding.