Camp at Blue Lake

Idaho › Blue Lake Trailhead, Idaho

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Distance: 2 miles round trip with amazing views of the valley if you hike above the lake. There are campsites around the lake with streams nearby. This is a great spot for night photography, fishing, and camping.

Blue Lake is a great spot to spend a night next to the lake but is also the perfect escape if you're looking to get away for just the day. The stars at night are worth the trip alone, as it's far away from light pollution. It gets a little windy sometimes but there is plenty of cover and trees to take shelter if need be.

You first park at the trailhead off of Cabarton Road. You then descend into the bowl of a valley and blue lake is right in the center. Small lake but peaceful and serene.

Pack List

Tent
Backpack
Food
Camera
Fishing Pole

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Activities:

Chillin, Camping, Fishing, Photography, Backpacking, Hiking

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Spring, Summer, Autumn

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Features:

Lake

Picnic Area

Scenic

Swimming Hole

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Garren Moore Follow

10 months ago

Camp at Blue Lake

Great for out of towners!

I took my parents on this hike and we circled the lake. It was perfect for them and they couldn't stop taking pictures. It's a little taste of Idaho's beauty but doesn't require as much physical exertion. P.S. I love the night pics!

10 months ago

Added by Mike Sanders

Adventure Photographer and Wanderer Extraordinaire.

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