Sparks Lake is located down a dirt road off Hwy 46. There is a boat launch at the lake and there weren't a lot of people on the lake. Too bad there's no place to rent a kayak but I guess that's why it's pristine.
Elk Lake Guard Station. This was built in 1929 and was used by the US Forest Service as a base of operation. It currently serves as a Visitor Information Center and is staffed by Passport in Time Volunteers, who spend 1-2 weeks here. Passport in Time is a volunteer archaeology and historic preservation program of the US Forest Service--never heard of them until this trip.
Elk Lake. This is a large recreation area with a lodge, restaurant and fishing, boating, paddle boarding kayaking, swimming and hiking activities.
Little Lava Lake is the source of the Deschutes River. This was another pristine lake.
The lake is so clear, you can see the bottom.
2013 09 01
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