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Stanley Lake
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McGown Peak and Stanley Lake
Location of Stanley Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Stanley Lake in Idaho, USA.
Stanley Lake
Location in Idaho
Location of Stanley Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Stanley Lake in Idaho, USA.
Stanley Lake
Location in the United States
Location Custer County, Idaho
Coordinates 44°14′38″N 115°03′32″W / 44.244°N 115.059°W / 44.244; -115.059
Type Glacial
Primary inflows Stanley Lake Creek
Primary outflows Stanley Lake Creek to Salmon River
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1 mile (1.6 km)
Max. width 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Surface elevation 6,513 feet (1,985 m)

Stanley Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the western United States. You can find it in Custer County, Idaho. This amazing lake sits right at the bottom of the tall Sawtooth Mountains. It's part of a special outdoor area called the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Exploring Stanley Lake

Stanley Lake is about 7 miles (11 km) west of a small town called Stanley. It's super easy to get to! You just take a 3-mile (4.8 km) road that branches off from State Highway 21. The surface of the lake is very high up, about 6,513 feet (1,985 meters) above sea level.

Mountains and Water Flow

Stanley Lake is located northeast of a huge mountain called McGown Peak. This peak stands at 9,860 feet (3,005 meters) tall! There's also a smaller mountain nearby called Elk Peak.

Water flows into Stanley Lake from Stanley Lake Creek. This creek also flows out of the lake and eventually joins the main Salmon River. So, the lake is part of a bigger water system!

Fun Things to Do at the Lake

Stanley Lake is a great place for outdoor adventures. There are lots of things you can do there:

  • Camping: You can stay overnight at one of the three campgrounds. There's a small fee to use them.
  • Day Use Area: If you're just visiting for the day, there's a special area for you to enjoy.
  • Boating: There's a boat launch if you want to take a boat out on the water.
  • Hiking: Many trails around the lake are perfect for exploring the beautiful nature.

Images for kids

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    Stanley Lake

  • Behind Stanley Lake 3

    Mountains Behind Stanley Lake

  • Behind Stanley Lake 1

    Wetlands Behind Stanley Lake

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