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Bead Lake #127

This non-motorized trail follows an old roadbed for 0.5 miles, then winds through a mixed conifer forest and along the shoreline of Bead Lake providing visitors with spectacular views of the lake. A spur trail #127.1 is located at the north end of Bead Lake and is not maintained. It crosses Lodge Creek and follows the shoreline for one mile where it comes to a dead end.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#127

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Elevation: 3,600-foot range.

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No day use fee.

No potable water.

Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information.

Newport Ranger District

Address: 315 North Warren Newport, WA 99156
Phone: (509) 447-7300
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Newport follow U.S. Highway 2 across the Pend Oreille River into Idaho and turn north on LeClerc Road (County Road 9305). Continue on County Road 9305 for 2.8 miles and turn right onto the Bead Lake Road (County Road 3029). Travel for 6 miles, turn right on Forest Road 3215000, and continue 0.5 miles to the trailhead.  The lower trailhead and parking area are located adjacent to the Bead Lake Ridge Road (NFS Road 3215000).

The upper trailhead is located at the 11-mile marker on Forest Road 3215000. There is limited parking.

Latitude 48.286677 Longitude -117.110015

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 16, 2025