Copeland Lake
This small, picturesque lake is easily accessible from the dirt road leading to the Wild Basin Trailhead.
Plan Around Copeland Lake
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Copeland Lake Details
Located near the park's boundary, this small, picturesque lake is easily accessible from the dirt road leading to the Wild Basin Trailhead, which offers excellent access to Copeland and Ouzel Falls. Often overlooked by visitors en route to more popular attractions, the evergreen-lined lake is a striking sight year round, and is well-loved for the unique views of Mount Meeker, Mount Orton, and Copeland Mountain that are often reflected in its calm waters.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.2 miles
Estimated time
5 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Copeland Lake
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0.1 mi away
Copeland Lake Picnic Area
This small picnic area sits alongside manmade Copeland Lake.
0.1 mi away
Copeland Lake Picnic Area
This small picnic area sits alongside manmade Copeland Lake.
1.7 mi away
Calypso Cascades
This pretty trail, named for the native Calypso orchid, a small, pink flower that blooms in mid-July.
1.7 mi away
Wild Basin Trailhead
The strenuous, 6-mile trail to Bluebird Lake begins at the Wild Basin Trailhead.
1.7 mi away
Wild Basin Trailhead
The strenuous, 6-mile trail to Bluebird Lake begins at the Wild Basin Trailhead.
