Day Use
FISH LAKE PICNIC AREA
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About FISH LAKE PICNIC AREA
This site is the gateway to the Fish Lake Historic Site, also known as the Fish Lake Remount Depot, along the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass and the West Cascades National Scenic Byways. The day use area with picnic tables and interpretive signs sits adjacent to Fish Lake. A viewing platform takes you to the lake's edge. Fish Lake is a seasonal lake that only has water in winter and spring. In the summer, the water drains underground, leaving a lush meadow.
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FISH LAKE PICNIC AREA
Sun & Moon
2:16 PM
Sunrise
7:56 PM
Solar Noon
1:36 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:55 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:57 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 19m of daylight
FISH LAKE PICNIC AREA
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
FISH LAKE PICNIC AREA
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Santiam Wagon Road East
moderate · 5.8 mi · 982 ft gain
PUMICE LOOP
easy · 0.98 mi · 210 ft gain
LAVA FLATS LOOP
easy · 1.58 mi · 386 ft gain
Clear Lake
moderate · 5 mi · 146 ft gain
LAVA VIEW LOOP
easy · 2.82 mi · 790 ft gain
PRAIRIE VIEW LOOP
moderate · 5.4 mi · 822 ft gain
ISAAC NICKERSON LOOP
moderate · 3.02 mi · 996 ft gain
Crescent Mountain
easy · 2 mi · 124 ft gain
Things to Do
Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins
FISH LAKE REMOUNT DEPOT CABINS
Santiam Wagon Road East
hiking · Santiam Wagon Road East
Prairie View Extension
snow_sports · Prairie View Extension
PUMICE LOOP
trail · PUMICE LOOP
LAVA FLATS LOOP
trail · LAVA FLATS LOOP
Lava Flats Loop
snow_sports · Lava Flats Loop
Pumice Loop
snow_sports · Pumice Loop
Vault Toilet
toilets · Vault Toilet
Campgrounds & Shelters
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