Recreation Region: Lower Kootenai River Region

Roman Nose Lakes

Roman Nose Lakes are a chain of three sub-alpine lakes. It is the only wheelchair accessible mountain lake in the Selkirks. Boardwalks take you to the dock as well as wheelchair pads at two locations for fishing. Frish species include brook trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Idaho Fish & Game stock the lower lake. Camping is authorized only in designated campsites. Trail #165 access all Roman Nose Lakes and offers spectacular views of the Selkirks and Cabinet Mountains.

General Information

No camping is allowed at the lower lake, however dispersed camping is allowed at the two upper lakes.

June 15th to October 15th (weather pending)

Gas powered motorboats are prohibited in all three Roman Nose Lakes.

Getting There

Elevation

5,900

Directions

Travel south on US 95 from BFRD for 1 mile
Turn right on Deep Creek Loop Road towards Moravia
Turn right on Lions Den Road
Turn left on Snow Creek Road #402
Continue for over 7 miles
Road #402 becomes Road #1007, then #2667
Follow signs to parking area

Parking

Parking area located at the end of Road #2667

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Lower Roman Nose Lake is the only wheelchair accessible mountain lake in the Selkirks. Boardwalks take you to the dock as well as wheelchair pads at two locations for fishing.