Warm Lake

Warm Lake is a 640-acre (260 ha) lake in Idaho, United States.[1][2] It is located 26 miles (42 km) east of Cascade in Valley County, at 5,298 feet (1,615 m) above sea level. It is the largest natural lake in Boise National Forest.[3]

Warm Lake
Warm Lake
Warm Lake
LocationValley County, Idaho
Coordinates44.6464°N 115.6689°W / 44.6464; -115.6689
Primary inflowsWarm Lake Creek
Primary outflowsWarm Lake Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Max. width0.75 miles (1.21 km)
Surface area640 acres (260 ha)
Surface elevation5,298 ft (1,615 m)

The lake's abundance of wildlife makes it very popular for camping, fishing, and hunting. Large mammals present in the area include moose, mule deer, black bear, and elk. Large birds present in the area include bald eagles and osprey. The lake contains rainbow, brook, lake, and bull trout as well as mountain whitefish and Kokanee salmon.[2]

There are two lodges at the lake, North Shore Lodge, which was established in 1936, and Warm Lake Lodge, which was established in 1911.[4][5] The Forest Service operates three campgrounds around the lake.[6]

References
  1. "Warm Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  2. "Fishing in Idaho" (PDF). Idaho Fish and Game. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2015. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. Boise National Forest (Map). 1:126720. U.S. Forest Service. 2012. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. "Warm Lake Lodge Operators" (PDF). Fast Network Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 22, 2008. Retrieved January 10, 2015. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "Warm Lake Area History". Warm Lake Users Association. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  6. "Camping & Cabins". U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved January 10, 2015.


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