About this place

This is a relatively large lake in a mountainous setting of well timbered hills. The water is of extreme clarity. The west side of the lake is predominately residential. Often used for fishing, hiking, canoeing, and boating. There is a boat launch on the lake Forest Service Road #3200412 and access to a 6.8 Mile moderate hiking trail on Forest Service Road #3215. The boat launch has a day use fee. From Newport: Turn east onto US-2 E/Walnut St, continue to follow US-2 E for 1/2 mile. Turn left onto Le Clerc Rd continue on Le Clerc Rd for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Bead Lake Rd continue on Bead Lake Rd for 7.5 miles.