Mill Pond Historic Site

The Mill Pond Historic Site is currently closed for the 2018 season for implementation of the Mill Pond Dam Removal and Habitat Restoration Project. This site will reopen for the 2019 summer season with a new picnic pavilion, renovated picnic site, and parking area. A new loop trail system with a footbridge over the canyon at the former dam site  will also be available connecting the this site with the Mill Pond Flume Trail #520 and Mill Pond Campground. The new trail system will include fishing access paths to Sullivan Creek. For more information about this project, please visit Seattle City Light’s Mill Pond Dam Removal and Habitat Restoration Project website.

Road Cycling

• Sullivan Lake Road is a popular route with many bicyclists riding the International Selkirk Loop or State Highway 20.

Mountain Biking

• Excellent opportunities on many forest road and trails.

RV Camping

• Campsites at the adjacent Mill Pond Campground are suitable for smaller RV's only.
• No hook ups or dump station.

River and Stream Fishing

• Numerous streams in surrounding area.
• Washington Department of Fishing & Wildlife Sport Fishing Regulations Phamphlet

Lake and Pond Fishing

• Mill Pond is open from the last Saturday in April until October 15.
• Cutthroat, rainbow, kokanee.
• Unimproved boat access located within campground.
• Washington Department of Fishing & Wildlife Sport Fishing Regulations Phamphlet

Backpacking

• Salmo-Priest Wilderness offers overnight or multiple day outings.

Day Hiking

• Mill Pond Flume Trail #520 and South Mill Pond Trail #? can be accessed from the historic site.
• Numerous hiking opportunities on adjacent Forest Service trails.
• Elk Creek Trail #560

Viewing Scenery

• Spectacular views of the Selkirk Mountains.

Viewing Plants

• Deep valleys contain Cedar-Hemlock forests while high ridges over Whitebark Pine and other alpine plants.

Viewing Wildlife

• Variety of wildlife ranging from common whitetail deer to endangered woodland caribou and threatened grizzly bear.
• Hall Mountain which borders the east side of the lake is home to a bighorn sheep herd.
• Other species of interest are moose, elk, mountain lion, black bear, gray wolf, bald eagle, and other bird species.

Interpretive Areas

• Site provides detail local history through interpretive signing.

Picnicking

• Mill Pond Campground located one mile south of the historic site.

Scenic Driving

•  Site lies along the International Selkirk Loop wich has numerous scenic attractions.
• Several forest road systems in the immediate vicinity offer great views of the Selkirk Mountains.

Boating - Non-Motorized

•  Popular with kayakers and canoeists.

Boating - Motorized

•  Electric motors only.