Balls Lake Picnic Site

The picnic area contains a large community shelter built of locally milled yellow cedar timber, and includes a fire ring and two picnic tables. A trailhead for Balls Lake Trail is located near the shelter. Follow the 2.2 mile trail around the lake or take the .5 mile trail to Eagle's Nest Campground and interpretive trail. There is vehicle parking for ten passenger cars and one ADA-accessible parking space. There is a vault toilet but no potable water. Special Features: The roomy shelter and large fire ring make this a great place to hold group gatherings. Work up your appetite for a big barbecue by hiking the loop trail, or put your canoe in at the launch at Eagle's Nest Campground for a leisurely paddle around the lake. On a sunny winter day, the snow-capped peaks surrounding the lake provide a peaceful setting for revitalizing your senses.