– Region: Santa Cruz — Lago del Desierto Provincial Reserve (N of El Chaltén)

 – Elevation: 650

 – GPS Coordinates: 49.101° S, 72.742° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — 37km N of El Chaltén by road (RP41) 

 – Opening Season: Nov–Mar

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds:  – Showers: Yes — basic (at private lodges)

 – Drinking Water: Yes — lake – Meals & food: Restaurant + snacks (at lodges near lake)

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Card — provincial reserve entry fee + camping ARS

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Southern shore of Lago del Desierto — ‘Desert Lake.’ Boat tours cross the lake to the Chilean border. 1hr hike to Huemul Glacier viewpoint. Navigation, kayaking, snorkeling in crystal-clear glacial water. Beautiful lenga forest.