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Recreation Region: Klamath Ranger District

Fourmile Lake Trailhead

Provides access to: Badger Lake Trail, Twin Ponds Trail which access Sky Lakes Wilderness and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Located approximately one hour northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Fourmile Lake Trailhead offers access to a scenic 12 mile hiking loop around the lake. Spectacular views of Fourmile Lake and majestic Mount McLoughlin abound. 

The trailhead parking area accommodates 12-15 vehicles and stock trailers. 

Horses should not go in Chrissie Springs, as it is the only water source for several miles.

General Information

07/01 - 09/05

Wilderness regulations apply within Sky Lakes Wilderness.

  • Trailhead: Day Use Fee is $10/vehicle/day

Getting There

Directions

Fourmile Lake Trailhead is located one hour northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon.  

From Klamath Falls, OR take Oregon Highway 140 west toward Medford, Oregon, for approximately 33 miles and then turn right onto Forest Service (FS) Road 3661. Fourmile Lake Trailhead is located at the end of FS Road 3661, next to the Fourmile Lake Campground.

Fourmile Lake Trailhead is located one hour and 10 minutes east of Medford, Oregon.  

From Medford, OR take Oregon Highway 140 east towards Klamath Falls, Oregon, for approximately 43 miles and turn left onto Forest Service (FS) Road 3661. Fourmile Lake Trailhead is located at the end of FS Road 3661, next to the Fourmile Lake Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Mt McLoughlin view through the forest

Pacific Crest Trail follows the western edge of the Fremont-Winema National Forest the full length of the forest through

Last updated June 23rd, 2025