About
Fish Lake, located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, is a popular destination accessed by the 9.5-mile roundtrip Sugarloaf Lake Trail (which passes near the lake) or the Deadman Trail.
ACTIVITIES
Camping
The Fish Lake Campground is located adjacent to the picturesque Fish Lake in the Wallowa Mountains. As a high elevation campground visitors enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking at the nearby wilderness and non-wilderness trailheads. Six of the 21 tent/trailers sites have been constructed to accommodate persons with disabilities, and six sites on the upper loop are available for RVs longer than 20 feet.
Hiking
Deadman’s Canyon and Sugarloaf Trails connect to a larger trail network in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, including the South Fork Imnaha Trail.
Fishing and Non-motorized Boating
Non-motorized watercraft are welcome on Fish Lake.
Details
Getting There
From the Cornucopia Highway in Halfway, bear right onto Fish Lake Rd and continue for 3.3 miles. Turn left onto Clear Creek Rd, which will turn into FR-66. Continue for about 17 miles to Fish Lake.
Seasons
Peak season June through October. Not maintained in the off-season.
Cost of Admission
Camping fees are typically $16 per night/vehicle, though day-use access to trails and the area often requires no fee
Considerations
Mosquitos! And dropping water levels in late summer.