Hooper Lake

Hooper Lake is a fishing lake in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Eagle Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the lake sits about a tenth of a mile from the Hooper Lake Trail, which makes it an easy pairing for a short outing. Fishing is the main draw here, and the lake is not a reservable site, so plan on arriving and casting without a reservation. The Hooper Lake Trail starts right next door, and Indian Cliffs and Sunnyside Lakes are both within about a mile and a half, so it's easy to string a few hikes together in one visit. Island Lakes, another fishing lake, is about 1.5 miles away. For an overnight stay, Cold Springs Campground and Horseshoe Campground are each about 6 miles off.