Trial Lake
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Better than the campground but kind of sad in dry years

While camping lakeside to get away from the crowds of the developed campground may be a good idea in spring, the dry winter has left this beautiful area as more of a puddle than a lake/reservoir. I wandered around the lake and found quite a few good tent sites tucked among the trees, the only problem was that the water was 100-300' away in spots and some 50' in elevation lower. Maybe after this winter if it's heavy this will be a nice place to camp again, but until then I would head to Mirror Lake or Moosehorn if you want pristine mountain lake camping. Unlike the campground, if you really want to camp here it'll only cost you $6 for 3 days and $12 for the week with a Mirror Lake Hwy rec pass.

Month of VisitAugust
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  • Review photo of Trial Lake by Alan B., September 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Trial Lake by Alan B., September 1, 2018
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