Lake Hughes is a tiny Sierra Pelona mountain-lake retreat — built around Hughes Lake and the nearby Munz Lakes (natural sag ponds on the San Andreas Fault) and surrounded by the Angeles National Forest. It’s a fishing and off-grid-friendly rural community, not a commuter suburb.
With around 540 residents, Lake Hughes is about fishing, forest access, and quiet. The lakes are used for largemouth bass and catfish. It’s reached via Elizabeth Lake Road and San Francisquito Canyon Road; expect well/septic and high fire-hazard considerations (the area was evacuated in the 2013 Powerhouse Fire). Pull pricing live for this thin market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the lakes at Lake Hughes real?
Yes — Hughes Lake and the nearby Munz Lakes are natural sag ponds on the San Andreas Fault, used for fishing.
Is Lake Hughes a commuter town?
Not really — it’s a small, remote mountain-retreat community better suited to retreat or off-grid buyers.
