The view of Park Butte over Scout Lake (romann)

Mt. Jefferson over Scout Lake (romann)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 44.708237, -121.811709
• Elevation: 5837 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

Scout Lake is one of several scenic lakes in Jefferson Park. It is quite deep and has great sandy shores, which makes it a good swimming destination in hot weather. The lake has several nice campsites around it. It's a very popular destination, so camping is permitted only in designated sites marked with an embedded post. Campfires are banned throughout the area but stoves are OK. Due to high elevation and ample snowfall, Scout Lake doesn't usually thaw until the end of June at the earliest and is ice-free no earlier than the middle of July. There's nice view to Park Butte from its southern shore and an even better view of Mount Jefferson from its northern shore.

Links

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

Contributors

• Stevefromdodge (creator)