
Stayed at a townhouse next to the lake on the smaller, more intimate side, separated from the big lake by a road. The smaller lake was right out the backdoor, perfect for watching folks fish for trout, kayak, and paddleboard. No motorboats meant it was wonderfully peacefulâa slice of serenity with a mountain view backdrop.
On the larger side of the lake, there were awesome walking trails and a not-so-well-defined trail up the mountain for the adventurous souls. The lake had a fishing dock, 2 public restrooms, and a nice wildlife viewing area for spotting Big Horns. There were even public telescopes to enhance your wildlife-spotting experience. When I was there, about 10 Big Horns were lounging on the mountain (and of course, I didnât have my camera for a perfect shot!). But was about to take other wildlife in the trail and the lake.
In summary, itâs a peaceful paradise with stunning views and great outdoor activities. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a...
   Read moreCanât say enough great things about this lake! Especially in the winter. Tons of ice fishing and if youâre brave enough, ice skating would be fun but the ice is not smooth at all! Itâs also very slippery. I love how the lake freezes in different ways throughout the lake. Donât worry about falling through at all because itâs over a foot thick all around. Fun to walk near to overflow area too, small âsemi frozen waterfallâ to see over there. Thereâs also a frozen fish within the ice, which is pretty cool! Oh yeah, and apparently they allow you to drive your car on the lake for a small fee!! Havenât donât that but sounds...
   Read moreAs others mentioned bathroom was something out of a horror movie; no seat, poo on the wall, toilet and floor. Recommend doing your business elsewhere. Extremely shallow on shore, recommend waders, a boat or head to the dam or other side for fishing. Did get extremely windy to the point it was unpleasant. Way too many people here, would recommend during the week or during fall / winter. Not a bad view but definitely not a typical mountain lake due to the amount...
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