Spanish Lakes
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

BREATHTAKING Alpine Lakes

An absolutely stunning area to camp. A relatively challenging nine-mile-hike in from the Spanish Creek campground. Turn left at the trail map and follow the well marked signs. You’ll have stunning views of the mountains, rivers, and pines on your hike in. A few other places to camp on the way in. You’ll cross a couple rivers—so be prepared to take off those boots. Once arriving at the top; you’ll find a stunning array of crystal lakes, snow melts, and glistening cliffs. We camped on top of a large cliff system across the first lake. As you hike in, there are multiple little lakes to camp and fish around. The highest lake (about 100 meters past the first) is indescribably breathtaking. Surrounded by massive mountains, a rolling stream, and a little dead forest accompanied by a campsite and fire ring—AH! I felt like I was in a simulation. Apparently you can summit the nearby mountains and reached a higher lake called Beehive. My friends went and said they enjoyed it. Tons of fishing in all of the lakes. Diverse wildflowers. Tons of bugs. But all great fun! Will certainly return when I go back to Montana.

  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Spanish Lakes by Ruby W., August 6, 2020
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