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Title:Bays Lake
Area:Mt Jefferson Wilderness
Size:12 Acres
Depth:20 Feet
Elevation:5850 Feet
Elevation_Gain:1750
Snow_Free:Jul 20
Camp_Sites:5
Trail:Whitewater & Pacific Crest
Misc:The lake is normally stocked by air every other year with Brook Trout.
Links:
Whitewater Trail Trip Journals - 9/3/94, 8/16/02, 8/8/03
Difficulty:backpack
Notes:Bays Lake is located in the very popular Jeff Park area, and takes its name from the many bays along its shoreline. The rocky shore line and cliffs make for a dramatic setting. Because of the heavy use and fragileness of the area be sure to observe the special regulations of camping only in the 5 Designated Campsites when camping within 250 feet of the shore. No campfires are allowed in the park. Always use LEAVE NO TRACE camping.
Trail_Number:3429 & 2000
Route:From Salem take Highway 22 east to Whitewater Rd #2243 @ mile post 60, then 7.5 miles to trailhead. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at the trailhead.
TH_Access:May 23
TH_elevation:4100
Alt_trail:#3375 South Breitenbush Trail, 6.2 mi ,2740' elv gain
Distance:5.7
Features:scenic
USGS_15:Mt Jefferson
USGS_75:Mt Jefferson
Reference:Mt Jefferson Wilderness Guidebook by George / Fishing in Oregon by Sheehan / Lakes of Oregon #5 / 100 Hikes Central Oregon Cascades by Sullivan

Willamette National Forest


Jeanette Scott at Bays Lake - - -August 17, 2002

Type:Lake
Backpack:yes
Fishing:yes
Scenic:yes
Swimming:yes