Empire Lakes (North, Middle, South)
This off the beaten path, but easily accessed chain of three beautiful lakes totaling 6.1 acres, is a great place for anglers wishing to catch 8 to 10 inch Eastern Brook Trout. Elevation is 3,622 feet. These are non-motorized lakes and there is a minimally developed boat launch on the northern shoreline next to several dispersed campsites. Two-pole fishing is allowed and shoreline access is generally good, but limited in areas by trees and brush. The lake is so quiet you can hear waterfowl calling across the lake and observe whitetail deer coming in at dusk from the forested landscape to drink from the lake. There are no amenities offered, but a person can find a rustic place or two for tent camping. Grocery, camping and fishing supplies can be restocked 11 miles south in the quaint, old fashion mining town of Republic.
General Information
Empire Lakes do not have amenities, though one can find a rustic place or two for tent camping. Dispersed camping locations can be found on the north and south lakes. There are two small boat launch areas with easy vehicle access. The southeast corner of the south lake, you’ll find a boat launch off Forest Service Road (FSR) 2150050 made up of rock and pebble. The northwest corner of the north lake, you’ll find a boat launch off FSR 2150050 also made up of rock and pebble.
Anglers and campers have vehicle access to each boat launch located on the north and south lakes. Use of motorized boats is not allowed.
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Pets must be under voice command or on leash
- Maximum length of stay: 14 days
- Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Getting There
Directions
From Republic, WA: Head north on N Clark Ave toward E Delaware Ave for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Klondike Rd for 4.5 miles. Turn slight left onto W Curlew Lake Rd for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Trout Creek Rd for 1.3 miles. Turn slight right onto N Fork Trout creek Rd/County Hwy-517 for 0.3 miles. Turn left to stay on N Fork Trout Creek Rd/County Hwy-517 for 0.2 miles. Take the 1st right onto Rose Valley Rd/County Hwy-545 for 0.9 miles. Stay straight to go onto Bacon Creek Dr. continue for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Bacon Creek Rd. continue for 0.8 miles to Empire Lakes.
Google map directions from Republic, WA
Latitude 48.808303 Longitude -118.712448
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
