Lily Lake Colorado

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Lily Lake is easily accessible and a great place to look for paedomorphic tiger salamanders in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo courtesy of Rocky … See more

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Feb 25, 2024
This lake at 8940 feet is outside of the Rocky Mountain Park entrance on the eastern side off Hwy 7. The parking lot is small so finding a space may be difficult. It is a scenic alpine lake with a le… Full review by angeleyes27
Sep 27, 2023
The views were amazing. Had the opportunity to see a lot of different wildlife and the changing of the colors. Full review by Mdegger24
Sep 6, 2023
A flat loop leads around the lake with plentiful bird-watching. We also saw a muskrat swimming, collecting grass in its mouth. We were on our way to Wild Basin and I could have stayed longer. Other p… Full review by Lee G

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What is the average amount of time that somebody spends at Lily Lake?
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Depends on what you wish to do actually. You can just walk around the lake, or the side trails, watch salamander in the water, have a picnic or just ta take a picture etc.. from 5 …
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Depends on what you wish to do actually. You can just walk around the lake, or the side trails, watch salamander in the water, have a picnic or just ta take a picture etc.. from 5 minutes to 1 hour.
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Answer by May F · Dec 15, 2021
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Are pets allowed at lily lake
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Dogs are not allowed on any trails inside Rocky Mountain National Park. Lily Lake is inside RMNP. There is a no dogs allowed sign at the entrance to the Lily Lake Trail. From …
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Dogs are not allowed on any trails inside Rocky Mountain National Park. Lily Lake is inside RMNP. There is a no dogs allowed sign at the entrance to the Lily Lake Trail. From the RMNP official website: Where Pets Can Go - Leashed pets may accompany you only in the following areas: along established roads or in parking areas, in established campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet. Pets may not make noise that impacts visitors or wildlife. Pet owners must pick up and dispose of pet excrement in trash receptacles.
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Answer by Tanya D · Aug 30, 2020
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Is Lily Lake free?
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You do not pass through an RMNP entrance station to get to Lily Lake. However, Lily Lake is inside the boundaries of RMNP. To quote the RMNP rangers in a press release, "Plan on …
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You do not pass through an RMNP entrance station to get to Lily Lake. However, Lily Lake is inside the boundaries of RMNP. To quote the RMNP rangers in a press release, "Plan on visiting areas where fees are required but not collected such as Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Lumpy Ridge or the East Inlet Trailhead? Purchase your pass online." So the correct and official answer is that Lily Lake is NOT free.
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Are there camp grounds and can you dive here?
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I would say no to both of these, the lakes not that big and I would say as a diver not one I would want to dive even if it was allowed which I doubt. As for camping there are lots of …
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I would say no to both of these, the lakes not that big and I would say as a diver not one I would want to dive even if it was allowed which I doubt. As for camping there are lots of place close by to camp just not at the lake itself. Sorry.
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Answer by D P · Jun 14, 2018
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Is kayaking allowed?
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From the official RMNP fishing brochure: "Float tubes and other non-motorized watercraft are allowed on all lakes except Bear Lake; all vessels are prohibited on Bear Lake. The …
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From the official RMNP fishing brochure: "Float tubes and other non-motorized watercraft are allowed on all lakes except Bear Lake; all vessels are prohibited on Bear Lake. The operation of motorized watercraft is prohibited on all park waters." Any equipment used in RMNP waters must follow disinfecting guidelines established by the park.
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