Cove Lake facts for kids
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Cove Lake (left) and Sapphire Lake (right) from Calkens Peak
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 Cove Lake
Location in Idaho
Cove Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Custer County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44°06′05″N 114°36′31″W / 44.101346°N 114.608703°W |
| Lake type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | Big Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 490 m (1,610 ft) |
| Max. width | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 3,005 m (9,859 ft) |
Cove Lake is a beautiful mountain lake located in Custer County, Idaho in the United States. It's nestled high up in the amazing White Cloud Mountains, which are part of the huge Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Discovering Cove Lake
Cove Lake is known as an alpine lake, which means it's found in high mountains. It's also a glacial lake, meaning it was formed by giant sheets of ice called glaciers. These glaciers slowly moved across the land thousands of years ago, carving out the basin where the lake now sits.
Where is Cove Lake?
Cove Lake is located in the central part of Idaho, within Custer County. It's part of the stunning White Cloud Mountains, a range known for its rugged peaks and clear lakes. This area is protected as part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which helps keep its natural beauty safe for everyone to enjoy.
Visiting Cove Lake
If you want to visit Cove Lake, you can reach it by hiking! The lake is accessible from Sawtooth National Forest trail 601. This trail is part of the larger network of paths in the national forest, offering a great way to explore the wilderness and see incredible views.
Lakes Nearby
Cove Lake isn't alone; it has many lake neighbors!
- It sits just east of a mountain called D. O. Lee Peak.
- Right next to it, you'll find Hook Lake.
- Water flows from Cove Lake into Big Boulder Creek, which then joins the East Fork Salmon River.
- Cove Lake also receives water from several lakes higher up in the mountains. These include:
- Snow Lake
- Boulder Lake
- Gentian Lake
- Sapphire Lake
- Cirque Lake
- And an area known as The Kettles.
- Downstream from Cove Lake, you'll find Walker Lake.
