Oregon · Lake fishing · Idanha · Near Sisters

Blue Lake

May–Oct
best months

Is Blue Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Detroit Ranger District. It doesn't name Blue Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Detroit Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Blue Lake is a 10-acre lake near Idanha, Oregon, at about 5,264 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Pioneer (BSA Cascade Pacific Council)

    Campground

    Campground · 3.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Hoodoo Mountain Resort

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi
  • If it rains

    Kiwanis club

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue Lake

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 24°

    2. Feb

      41° / 24°

    3. Mar

      44° / 26°

    4. Apr

      49° / 29°

    5. May

      58° / 35°

    6. Jun

      65° / 38°

    7. Jul

      76° / 42°

    8. Aug

      76° / 42°

    9. Sep

      69° / 39°

    10. Oct

      56° / 33°

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

    12. Dec

      36° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santiam Junction, OR, 6.9 mi away at 3,750 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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