Warm Lake

Warm Lake is a 640-acre (260 ha) lake in Idaho, United States.^[1][2] It is located 26 miles (42 km) east of Cascade in Valley County, at 5,298 feet (1,615 m) above sea level. It is the largest natural lake in Boise National Forest.^[3]

Warm Lake
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Location	Valley County, Idaho
Coordinates	44.6464°N 115.6689°W / 44.6464; -115.6689
Primary inflows	Warm Lake Creek
Primary outflows	Warm Lake Creek
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Max. width	0.75 miles (1.21 km)
Surface area	640 acres (260 ha)
Surface elevation	5,298 ft (1,615 m)

The lake's abundance of wildlife makes it very popular for camping, fishing, and hunting. Large mammals present in the area include moose, mule deer, black bear, and elk. Large birds present in the area include bald eagles and osprey. The lake contains rainbow, brook, lake, and bull trout as well as mountain whitefish and Kokanee salmon.^[2]

There are two lodges at the lake, North Shore Lodge, which was established in 1936, and Warm Lake Lodge, which was established in 1911.^[4][5] The Forest Service operates three campgrounds around the lake.^[6]