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Iron Canyon Reservoir is located in a sparsely
populated region in a thickly wooded area about
25-miles north of the town of Big Bend.
The long and winding access road becomes more
difficult to drive on the nearer you come to the
reservoir. The drive to and from the lake can
get a little harrowing sharing the road with
large trucks carrying lumber that drive too slow
traveling up a hill or too fast and tailgate you
on the way down.
The campground offers excellent wilderness
campsite settings beneath a dense forest of
conifers, but I personally would not drive
an RV on the lake access road into the
campground area, especially if it has
recently rained. Chances are you will get
stuck, and it is a long hike to any
services.
During low water levels, the banks are soft
and muddy, which makes launching a kayak a
bit difficult and messy. But the advantage
is when the lake’s water level is low, it
deters visitors, except for maybe the
locals. With access to the surrounding
forest lands, you’ll discover an abundance
of photographic opportunities of exquisite
landscapes with astonishing vistas.
You will witness panoramas of ragged
volcanic skylines, lush green meadows, and
dazzling timber-covered mountain sides as
you glide along
the lake’s crystal clear,
blue waters. There is an abundance of
wildlife as well, including Bald Eagles, osprey,
Canada
 Geese, merganser, Otter, Deer and
bears.
Canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding
are all popular activities at Iron Canyon
Reservoir.
Map of Iron Canyon Reservoir
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