We loved walking around the lake. Its such a peaceful area. Theres tons of picnic tables and charcoal grills all around the lake with well manicured trails. The bathrooms are more like permanent porta potties. The flies were so bad in them that no one in my family dared go in. A tree fell on the bridge that crosses over the back side of the lake, so if the lake is higher I dont think you could safely walk all the way around.

Great place, small and cozy. Lots of areas to sit and relax. Grills are available, you just need to bring your charcoal. Beautiful walk with my wife and dog. Pet friendly, but they must be kept on a leash. Bathrooms available but not flushies, no place to wash hands either

We had a great time! The weather was perfect and we had a nice picnic area next to the lake. There were plenty of birds, lizards, squirrels, and even a rattlesnake. Stay on the trails and keep your eyes and ears open for snakes but have a great time!!

Its a nice small lake, path goes around it is a little beat up. Giant tree fell and looks like it damaged one of the wooden viewing spots. Overall a nice easy day still of maybe a mile around it, or a spot for lunch. Dont forget to pack out your trash.

I really love this place. The bridge at the back of the lake was broken by a fallen tree so you cant walk a lap around the lake right now unless you climb up and walk along the tree. Its possible for some people, but I didnt want to attempt it pregnant. My grandma and one of my cousins did tho. They said it was pretty easy. You can still walk a u around the lake. Its very pretty and relaxing. Theres not a lot of trails, but worth a quick stop if driving up or down the hill. You could also spend some time fishing and/or have a picnic at one of the many tables. Theres even restrooms here too

Such a great spot for a picnic. Very peaceful, at least when I went on a Friday around lunchtime. Many people dont seem to know about it which makes you feel like your in your own little Eden. Do it. Enjoy!

This place is beautiful, fishing is ok we caught like 6 bluegill (garlic worms) and one Bass (baby ). People were friendly. Bathrooms were the worst part(real dirty) but it is to be expected out here. If they had them clean it would be 5 stars

Nice area. Water level was down though. Saw a couple people fishing with no luck. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Perfect place to meditate. Worth the $5 day pass, if you plan on hanging out here allday. Plenty of shade, handicap parking right by the lake. Cell connection is really good.

This a beautiful Alpine lake. It would be more beautiful if people would pick up their trash!

Nice place for an afternoon picnic. Also good hiking and bird watching.

Great day . Went around the lake with my daughter and opa . Love coming here.

My wife and I have always enjoyed coming here. Sometimes we fish and other times we just enjoy the view. Plenty of area to walk our dog. Very peaceful.

Peaceful and a wonderful family experience. Do not forget to stop and get your day pass from the rangers station. Your pass purchase allows you to park any where for public use AND supports our local forests conservation.Its so reasonable, look into the annual pass!

Nice little Lake cant beat a day in the mountains.

Dont forget your Off bug repellent, lots of gnats and mosquitoes.

GET A $5 PARKING PASS or an annual (else it can be a $100 fine) on the way from east/south at a gas station (they should make a map for this)

Awesome picnic benches and fishing access point around the small lake. We had a blast....didnt get any fish tho

Photos dont do this place justice. Its a beautiful spot for a short walk in nature.There was a fair bit of trash around, but thats not the lakes fault. People are irresponsible and dirty, so I cleaned up a little bit of it the first time I came here. I was able to fill half a 12 gallon bag with trash that people had just carelessly left around, (un)fortunately.The view is beautiful. There are a ton of spots for fishing, relaxing, picknicking, photography. I saw a few dogs playing in the water. Lots of decent sized fish swimming around, and a few ducks here and there.Be warned: definitely mosquitos, especially at night. Anywhere near the water is a breeding ground for them basically. Bathrooms are a bit dirty, people have a weird obsession with leaving their bodily fluids around toilets rather than in them. Once again, not the lakes fault, just human nature I guess.There is a downed tree that blocks a bridge that you were supposed to cross in order to get to the other side, from either direction. Its easier if you start on the right side of the lake (facing the mountains/from the parking lot) than on the other side, since youll have to do a bit of climbing on the left side. Those with disabilities might struggle with this, but there are still plenty of places to enjoy along the path for those wheelchair bound or handicapped.The fallen tree is actually a nice addition, in my opinion. Nature: 1, Mankind: 0, lol.Youll need a forest adventure pass to check this place out (5$ daily, 30$ annually.) totally worth it, since you can use it for several places around the state of California, and unlimited times. I bought the annual pass and have already used it 6 times (which means I definitely got my moneys worth and its been one month.)Check it out!

Small walk around like. Not hike. But beautiful. Plenty of areas to fish and do a bbq. Really neat place. Well kept. Beautiful. #Clydeafornia great for photo ops. Parking is easy, right across street in big parking lot. Really cool deck too. A must. Peaceful and bliss.

Really pretty place to set and watch the water. Needs a little cleaning of trash out of the lake. But other than that beautiful.

Just look beautiful little Lake nestled in the mountains

1,000m x 200ftThis place is a dream. Not boats, of any kind, this lake is too small for that, but come prepared for shore finishing and your good.

Love this spot I use to go here when I was a kid

One of our favorite places to visit outside of Idyllwild

Its a very nice and secluded little high mountain lake, just outside of the town Idyllwild. It is worth a visit and take a walk.

Make sure to get your day pass 10 miles ahead in the town.Across from lake further down indian trails have longer hikes.BBQ grills and benches are available at the lake

Wonderful, I never saw a lake frozen before this moment, Was great.

Beautiful place.

It was a beautiful area, wasn’t too busy when I went Friday either. Lots of spots for fishing and picnicking. The trail goes around the lake and plenty of parking, just make sure you have an adventure pass to use the parking. There are public restrooms as well.

Very quiet and nice place for a BBQ or picnic.

Nice place to. Hang out and bbq or fish

Beautiful but you can not get in the lake

This was last week there was a black diamond rattles snake buy the water pipe . its bout 10 degree lower up there nice place but look out 4 snakes.

Absolutely love coming here. Its so serene and just plain beautiful. Lovely stop for a picnic, quick walk or just to sit and think. Hearing the breeze through the trees is one of the best sounds ever.

Sweet little fishing spot

Awesome small Lake to come fish and enjoy a day outdoors! Plenty of picnic tables and pits to BBQ. (Heads Up) You need a day parking pass for 5 dollars before you head up :)

Beautiful peaceful .. God is wonderful

The picnic tables are broken and most need repairs, but its a beautiful spot with good fishing and trails

Nice lake to walk around and enjoy the scenery. Water doesnt look clean ..yet people still fish.

Great stop in the way up or down the mountain. Very scenic.

Beautiful location. We southern Californians are spoiled getting to play in the snow.

Beautiful lake but they hardly ever stock it.

Love it..great facilities, never crowded

You know mother nature is just waiting for you come visit

Absolutely Beautiful and fresh air..

Nice little lake

Pretty and peaceful! Very nice!

Great place any time of the year . My daughter loves it here and its so peaceful.

Great place to go relax and take the family

Good lake for some fishing. You will need a parking pass you can get it at the gas station for $5.Besides the fishing, this lake has a nice trail to walk. Only thing is a huge tree recently fell and limited access to the back side of the lake so you will have to go to the other end of the lake and walk around of you want to see it all.

A relaxing and familiar place,,recommended!!!

I would like to go up here in the summertime seems like a really nice place just to sit and relax

Beautiful views an amazing day trip

Really nice spot for a quiet picnic

Almost no one else there!Downside: what looks to have been loop trail around complete perimeter, completely shot due to a massive tree that demolished a bridge at far end of lake. Still, very worthwhile place to look around a little while

BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL

Horrible signage up and they dont warn you in advance you need a parking pass that you can only get 7 miles away (15 minutes). We got there and decided wasnt worth the 30 minute round trip to get a parking pass. Stopped for a couple pictures and it was a nice view

I wasnt here long enough to really enjoyed the area. But I cant wait to come back with my family.

I visited here in winter time. It was a very magical and captivating place.

Beautiful place to go spend the day. It has plenty of BBQs, water faucets, as well as restrooms. Fishing is allowed with a permit, but the views themselves are great. Very shady so its a great escape from the heat!

Easy access, picturesque. Good for all ages, handicap ease of parking. Clean.

Nice and relaxing!

Quite the seren place to fish or picnic. Its a small gem hidden in idlywild

Hidden gem on the way up to Idyllwild.. a nice quiet spot to fish and take in the scenery

Beautiful place.

Has some tables and bbq day use need adventure pass.

That place was really cool

Great picnic spot

Amazing little spot for a picnic or walk with the family

Had many childhood memories here, great place for fishing!

Beautiful place for a day trip picnic. You will need a Wilderness day pass.I think it is $5.00. You will need the pass to park at the lake and they definately will give you a fine( ticket) if you park there without a pass. There is no other place to park. You can get a pass at several places but the Big 5 Sporting Goods store is usually convenient for this.

Plenty of secluded BBQ areas for a nice day off cooking and hanging. More the size of a pond but nice trail setup and beautiful lake. Need to purchase adventure pass in Idyllwild for parking across the street, $5 for the day pass. Stocked with bass a blue gill. Kept clean with plenty of areas to venture right near the lake for fishing or rock skipping. Nice for a family with kids to spend a day together.

Right now, the water is sort of murky with algae. I went fishing and got frequent small bites with small swimming power bait. It was quite peaceful, but at different times, you can be bugged by mosquitoes or buzzing flies.

Nice picnic area, the squirrels will investigate your unattended potato chips so beware

Amazing little spot!

Such a beautiful place for picnic and the view of the lake is absolutely Prestin. Very clean picnic area.

Quiet and peaceful! You should have an Adventure pass to park and hang out for longer than 10-15 minutes.

Nice and quiet! Had the Lake to myself!

Nice and quiet fun place to fish and picnic with family just remember you need an adventure pass you can by at gas station near by

Very pleasant outing! Wheelchair accessible on main pathway.

Great little lake, but inaccessible until the repairs are done on highway 243.

A quick stop for a little walk on the way home. Its very nice and tranquil. However, because of the stupid government shut down, the restrooms did not appear to be cleaned and usable. It was really smelly. Other than that, recommend for a quick stop.

Because the road is closed from the lake to banning its great not to many people.

Lake was iced over. Very pretty.

Lovely little park area surrounding the lake. We walked the loop around the lake with 3 small kids and they did just fine. There were people fishing and picnicking in the designated areas. Minus 1 star for the litter I saw in many places but then again the parks department is doing its best with limited resources due to shrinking budgets. The minus 1 star should really be for the fools who litter and dont clean up after themselves at an otherwise peaceful and beautiful place.

Love this place. Get your forest adventure pass to come hang out for a day, or just a quick picnic. Im not a fisher, but its a good place for that too beautiful, picturesque spot ️

Beautiful,and peaceful.

Lake fulmor a step back in time.

Beautiful spot. Beautiful mountain town.

Is Gerry peaceful I love it

Perfect hidden fishing Spot!! Alot of shade!

I would say I loved it. But the parking situation makes it a little unsafe for us as a family. One of the adults always grabs the vehicle to load up or drop off so we dont have our little ones possibly ran over by the passing cars.Also the restrooms would be best if they got some indoor plumbing..lol.This is a great picnic and fishing spot and its usually not crowded. Very peaceful.Just wish the parking situation was safer and the restrooms were modernized.

Unfortunately Rt 243. was closed and I had to traverse all the way back to the valley Bolivia Mountain Center and Rt 73.

Beautiful place for an easy hike!

Great little walk to start the day out.I hear there’s good fishing here as well.

It awesome

Beautiful serene place to visit and just relax.

Peaceful and cool getaway for a picnic.

The good thing about this park is its right off the road and the small pond of a lake has nice walking path around it. It appeared to be set up nicely for picnics. Besides not seeing anyone with any luck pulling in a fish the 2 seperate times there, I only rate this 2 stars because the restrooms were extremely disgusting. Some of the worst weve encountered in our extensive travels and camping. The area wasnt even busy so there is no excuse unfortunately.