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Ross Lake
The 24-mile-long Ross Lake is situated on the U.S.-Canadian border and is well known for it's recreational opportunities.
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Ross Lake Details
The 24-mile-long Ross Lake is situated on the U.S.-Canadian border and is well known for it's recreational opportunities. Ross Lake is the northernmost of three lakes created by the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project dams. Despite the lake's cold waters and remote location, it is popular among canoeists and kayakers, and the rainbow trout that inhabit the lake make it a fisherman's paradise. There are also a few of adventurous day hikes on the east side of the lake, including a challenging trail to the summit of 6,100 foot Desolation Peak, and connecting trails for extended backpacking trips in the Okanogan National Forest, Ross Lake Recreational Area, and North Cascades National Park. The lake is surrounded by dense forest and the looming massifs of Colonial, Snowbird, and Pyramid Peaks. Lodging near Ross Lake is limited, but there are a number of primitive boat-in and trailside campsites on the southern and eastern shores, and the Ross Lake and Hozomeen Campgrounds on the north shore. All sites are first-come, first-served, and all require backcountry permits and the use of bear-proof food storage boxes. Ross Lake Resort, a popular and unique floating hotel on the southeastern side of the lake, offers rustic but comfortable cabins and bunkhouses, as well as fishing and boating equipment rentals and portage assistance. There are no stores or restaurants near Ross Lake, and supplies available at Ross Lake Resort are limited. Access to Ross Lake is via an unpaved road from Hope, B.C., or by trail or water.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ross Lake
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Ross Lake Campgrounds
The Ross Lake Campgrounds are only accessible by boat.
0.4 mi away
Ross Lake Resort
The Ross Lake Resort features charming furnished cabins and bunkhouses on the shores of Ross Lake.
0.9 mi away
Ross Lake Overlook
Often overshadowed by the nearby Diablo Lake Overlook, Ross Lake Overlook offers extensive views of this narrow, 22-mile-long lake.
0.9 mi away
Happy Creek Boardwalk and Falls Trail
Happy Creek is a short, fully accessible boardwalk trail.
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Happy Creek Forest Walk
The Happy Creek Forest Walk is a short, fully accessible boardwalk trail.
