Bays Lake (romann)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 44.708789, -121.816639
• Elevation: 5835 feet

• Hikes including this destination:
  • Jefferson Park via Park Ridge Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
  • Jefferson Park from South Breitenbush Trailhead Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
  • Jefferson Park from Whitewater Trailhead Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)
  • Jefferson Park from Woodpecker Trailhead Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

Description

Bays Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in Jefferson Park. As the name suggests, it has quite an irregular shape. It is quite deep in places, and the shore is mostly steep and rocky, providing some good launch spots for an extended swim. The lake has several nice campsites around it and is very popular; however, camping is permitted only in designated sites marked with an embedded post. Campfires are banned throughout the area. Due to the high elevation and ample snowfall, Bays Lake gets ice-free no earlier than the middle of July. There's nice view of Mount Jefferson from its northern side.

Links

• Bays, Park, Rock and Scout Lakes Vicinity campsites (USFS)
• Jefferson Park Area - Mt. Jefferson Wilderness (USFS)

Contributors

• romann (creator)