At the first light of day, when the sun casts
picture-perfect reflections onto the water’s
surface, is the ideal time to paddle Haven Lake.
There’s no better way to ease your inner turmoil
than to paddle this beautiful haven at dawn. The
peaceful atmosphere provides a soul-stirring
paddle amidst a dense pine and conifer forest.
Haven Lake is one of a series of small lakes
located in the Lakes Basin Area that offers
a pleasant interlude and spellbinding
scenery. A thick canopy of trees hugs the
shoreline, which provides a cool retreat and
shady campsite settings.
Haven Lake is an easy paddle ideal for
novice paddlers. It is often overlooked by
visitors due to its small size, unmarked
location, and tiny parking lot. If you
didn’t know it existed, most likely you’d
drive right by and never know you did. The
lake is almost completely hidden from view
from Gold Lakes Road. You’re not likely to
encounter anyone else here either, including
fishermen.
Picnicking spots are plentiful, but there
are only five primitive tent sites available
on a first-come, first-served basis. The
limited number of campsites boast great lake
views, but the primitive campsites and vault
toilets were not well-maintained when I was
here.
For those looking for a more relaxing
paddle, Haven Lake is an excellent option.
Photographers
and wildlife lovers can often catch a
glimpse of deer, foxes, rabbits, bears,
raccoons and various species of birds.
Map of Haven Lake
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