Kite Lake
Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2019

Great basecamp for Hikers

We stayed here as a basecamp with a large group in order to hike the Decalibron loop early in the morning. It was a great spot for us to start our journey as it meant we didn't need to get up early to drive 1.5 hours to the start and we could acclimatize a little faster. 

The sites were rocky but spacious enough to hold a tent or two and they were pretty spaced out to compensate for lack of trees and shrubs at high altitude for privacy. 

The bathrooms get pretty rough after the morning hiking rush but James,  (and his dog Indy) from the town of Alma, were there during the middle of the day to clean and refresh them so when you descended, they were ready and waiting. 

The parking lot never stops, there is a constant flow of cars coming in and out at all hours. The road to get there isn't the smoothest, so I would advise you to have a high clearance car to get all the way there or plan on adding a little time to hike up the road. 

There are many trails you can hike out from the camp, so it is a great spot to get away if you like a little adventure! 

PS It is also right up the road from the previously named "Sweet Home Mine" where the Alma King was discovered. The mine is not still operational but there has been a new mine started above it named "Detroit City".

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  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Kite Lake by Hayley K., September 24, 2019