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It's about a 20 minute drive from Idyllwild to this small, artificial lake off the 243 highway. An Adventure Pass is required for parking, so you can stop at the San Jacinto Ranger Station in town and purchase one for $5 before heading out. At half a mile, it's a quick trek around the lake and generally flat. There are restrooms and a sturdy wooden dock where we saw a few people fishing. According to the signage, the lake is stocked with fish at various times throughout the year. I recommend this location if you're looking to enjoy some times outdoors without a two hour hike involved.
Nice little lake off the side of the 243. There are lots of picnic tables and places to sit and eat. Cool little walk around d the lake. It isn't very big. We walked around it in about 15 minutes. Maybe a 1/2 mile total? It was very quiet and very pretty. I wish we had some snow, it would be twice a nice.
Yes, it's a small lake but it's very pretty. There are a good number of picnic tables and two sets of restrooms of dubious cleanliness. You can also fish here and, apparently, swim. We saw a few people dive in from the large rock which you can't miss. It's probably a 15 minute walk around and there's one atea, farthest from the parking lot which isn't paved and you'll have to do a little balancing to avoid getting wet. The parking lot directly across the street is good-sized and you'll need a $5 adventure pass to park there. We got ours at the ranger station but they seemed to have a little machine in the lot for parking. Worth a visit!
Cute little area. Pay attention or you will zoom right by it. Going up the mountain, main parking on your right and walk across a very busy road at a curve. You need to cross over to where the lake and actual picnic tables & built in bbqs are available (bring charcoal and not sure if "High Fire" danger signs restrict ability to BBQ. If you do, make certain your coals are not hot when you leave) I found this Lake in online fb scrolling on a friend's page. It looked pretty and quiet. The drive from Norco took a little over an hour. It is a narrow, winding, mountain road so be prepared. We parked in "picnic area" parking to the right yet didn't see any picnic tables, BBQ nor portopotties so we ventured across the street ever so carefully. The parking lot was getting very busy just as we arrived at 1045am on a Sunday.. Families in mini vans, single gentlemen with fishing poles, couples curled up in various areas on the trails on blankets or at the picnic tables. Noticed a family spraying one another heavily for mosquitos. There are a LOT of bugs here in August. The water was murky with algea bloom. Very typical for late August in southern california. So many gnats it was difficult to enjoy our picnic lunch. Swimming is not allowed. You could get very ill. We didn't explore many trails. Small area but very pretty. I would like to come back armed with insect repellant, an umbrella, a blanket and fixings for a lazy afternoon of bbqing :) It was worth the drive and I LOVE the smells up in the forest. Nature is so beautiful.
This is one of the best small lake fishing experiences you'll find. Tucked away in the hills near Idyllwild, California, this lake is a serene fishing haven. Although parking can be tricky, requiring you to cross the main highway to reach the water, the tranquil beauty and excellent fishing will make you never want to leave.
Beautiful spot. Be sure to pick up an adventure pass before arriving. You need to display your pass on your car which you can park across the street. Very dog friendly. Beautiful bridge, good place for fishing. I didn't see anyone swim however. Dogs love it for a quick stroll.
Beautiful park just a few miles before Idyllwild. The trails were accessible and beautiful views even on a cloudy day. Parking is across the street unless you have accessible parking permit. You do need an adventure pass. Restrooms were clean as well.
The lake is super low! Not very clean. Supposedly they stock the water w fish, but prob not good to eat anything you catch. I hve yet to catch anything, or even get a bit on my line. The dumpster is overflowing with trash, n it's locked on top of it. So there's no where to throw away trash. Plus u gotta get a adventure pass or sumthing like tht to even fish here, idk! I can think of a gazillion other lakes to go to besides this one.
Gorgeous small lake with picnic tables and restrooms. Tried my luck at fishing but no bites. You'll need an adventure pass to park but we'll worth it.
Very cute little lake on the way to Idyllwild! When we went (July 18th 2023) there was some construction which blocked off the restrooms and some of the trail. There are a few picnic tables and benches around the lake and we saw several people fishing on the banks. There is no swimming or boating allowed so it's mostly just a place to stop for a bit to enjoy the view. Parking lot is directly across the street but there are a couple handicap accessible spots right at the entrance.
Beautiful place to stop at while making your way in or out of Idyllwild. Parking does require an Adventure Pass, so make sure to pick one up. Lots of benches to picnic and a quick loop to walk around the entire lake. Was quite busy here when we stopped by on a Sunday so did not stay for too long.
This is a rad little lake. You can loop around it doing laps or there are some apparent trail heads above it with picnic tables to accommodate people who want to hang out. We got lucky and caught this lake when it was chilly and had the fog effects going. Roughly a 20 minute drive up the mountain from Idyllwild.
Great little lake with lots of potential for some good bbq. Unexpected stop by on the way home from Idy and was pleasantly surprised. It was obviously cold but it was beautifully eerie. Like a seen from twilight cuz the fog came in thick and quick. Would be back during spring to do some mean bbq. See you soon.
5 months ago
A walkway around the lake. It offers fishing and picnic areas. Road is rocky, two ways one dirt the other asphalt. read more
Beautiful little lake. It is March, 2026, and it was silent when we got here, not another person in sight! I loved that! It was so quiet and all i could hear was the birds chirping, frogs, and fish occasionally jumping from the water. You do have to pay for parking unfortunately, but it isn't too bad. There are some trails to walk on. I would love to come back and spend more time here. read more
8 months ago
We visited idlywild and stopped over at lake fulmor. Nice place to take photos. Theres trails, picnic area, nice lake view. it was snowing when we went there. read more
2 years ago
It's about a 20 minute drive from Idyllwild to this small, artificial lake off the 243 highway. An Adventure Pass is required for parking, so you can stop at the San Jacinto Ranger Station in town and purchase one for $5 before heading out. At half a mile, it's a quick trek around the lake and generally flat. There are restrooms and a sturdy wooden dock where we saw a few people fishing. According to the signage, the lake is stocked with fish at various times throughout the year. I recommend this location if you're looking to enjoy some times outdoors without a two hour hike involved. read more
Nice little lake off the side of the 243. There are lots of picnic tables and places to sit and eat. Cool little walk around d the lake. It isn't very big. We walked around it in about 15 minutes. Maybe a 1/2 mile total? It was very quiet and very pretty. I wish we had some snow, it would be twice a nice. read more
4 months ago
Yes, it's a small lake but it's very pretty. There are a good number of picnic tables and two sets of restrooms of dubious cleanliness. You can also fish here and, apparently, swim. We saw a few people dive in from the large rock which you can't miss. It's probably a 15 minute walk around and there's one atea, farthest from the parking lot which isn't paved and you'll have to do a little balancing to avoid getting wet. The parking lot directly across the street is good-sized and you'll need a $5 adventure pass to park there. We got ours at the ranger station but they seemed to have a little machine in the lot for parking. Worth a visit! read more
Cute little area. Pay attention or you will zoom right by it. Going up the mountain, main parking on your right and walk across a very busy road at a curve. You need to cross over to where the lake and actual picnic tables & built in bbqs are available (bring charcoal and not sure if "High Fire" danger signs restrict ability to BBQ. If you do, make certain your coals are not hot when you leave) I found this Lake in online fb scrolling on a friend's page. It looked pretty and quiet. The drive from Norco took a little over an hour. It is a narrow, winding, mountain road so be prepared. We parked in "picnic area" parking to the right yet didn't see any picnic tables, BBQ nor portopotties so we ventured across the street ever so carefully. The parking lot was getting very busy just as we arrived at 1045am on a Sunday.. Families in mini vans, single gentlemen with fishing poles, couples curled up in various areas on the trails on blankets or at the picnic tables. Noticed a family spraying one another heavily for mosquitos. There are a LOT of bugs here in August. The water was murky with algea bloom. Very typical for late August in southern california. So many gnats it was difficult to enjoy our picnic lunch. Swimming is not allowed. You could get very ill. We didn't explore many trails. Small area but very pretty. I would like to come back armed with insect repellant, an umbrella, a blanket and fixings for a lazy afternoon of bbqing :) It was worth the drive and I LOVE the smells up in the forest. Nature is so beautiful. read more
This is one of the best small lake fishing experiences you'll find. Tucked away in the hills near Idyllwild, California, this lake is a serene fishing haven. Although parking can be tricky, requiring you to cross the main highway to reach the water, the tranquil beauty and excellent fishing will make you never want to leave. read more
Beautiful spot. Be sure to pick up an adventure pass before arriving. You need to display your pass on your car which you can park across the street. Very dog friendly. Beautiful bridge, good place for fishing. I didn't see anyone swim however. Dogs love it for a quick stroll. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Beautiful park just a few miles before Idyllwild. The trails were accessible and beautiful views even on a cloudy day. Parking is across the street unless you have accessible parking permit. You do need an adventure pass. Restrooms were clean as well. read more
The lake is super low! Not very clean. Supposedly they stock the water w fish, but prob not good to eat anything you catch. I hve yet to catch anything, or even get a bit on my line. The dumpster is overflowing with trash, n it's locked on top of it. So there's no where to throw away trash. Plus u gotta get a adventure pass or sumthing like tht to even fish here, idk! I can think of a gazillion other lakes to go to besides this one. read more
Very cute little lake on the way to Idyllwild! When we went (July 18th 2023) there was some construction which blocked off the restrooms and some of the trail. There are a few picnic tables and benches around the lake and we saw several people fishing on the banks. There is no swimming or boating allowed so it's mostly just a place to stop for a bit to enjoy the view. Parking lot is directly across the street but there are a couple handicap accessible spots right at the entrance. read more
Beautiful place to stop at while making your way in or out of Idyllwild. Parking does require an Adventure Pass, so make sure to pick one up. Lots of benches to picnic and a quick loop to walk around the entire lake. Was quite busy here when we stopped by on a Sunday so did not stay for too long. read more
This is a rad little lake. You can loop around it doing laps or there are some apparent trail heads above it with picnic tables to accommodate people who want to hang out. We got lucky and caught this lake when it was chilly and had the fog effects going. Roughly a 20 minute drive up the mountain from Idyllwild. read more
6 years ago
Great little lake with lots of potential for some good bbq. Unexpected stop by on the way home from Idy and was pleasantly surprised. It was obviously cold but it was beautifully eerie. Like a seen from twilight cuz the fog came in thick and quick. Would be back during spring to do some mean bbq. See you soon. read more
5 years ago
Loved our visit here as there were not.much people on a weekday. It was very quiet with a lot of areas to have a picnic with family and friends. Tables were also conveniently provided for the visitors. It's a nice place to just hang around if you want peace and quiet. read more
A quick stop for a hike around this small lake. You can park across the street and walk to this park/lake. Perfect if you have smaller ones that aren't quite ready for a real hike but need a good leg stretching. Many aquatic birds are easily seen and there are plenty of trees and rocks to check out including a huge boulder that's right over the lake. They have wooden decks you walk can walk along and see the ducks. Lake freezes after a huge snow storm $5 parking pass is required. No swimming Picnic areas Unfortunately there's trash along some parts of the lake ( from fisherman fishing along the banks) read more
Wow, Lake Fulmor. Way to enter my soul and leave me spellbound hours later! I searched some things to do in Idyllwild, since our stay was only a couple of hours long and I've been here a handful of times to have seen and done most there is to do. Lake Fulmor came up. We did not purchase the wilderness parking pass you're supposed to, so we lucked out. We parked across the street and did a quick walk around the lake, which took us about 20 minutes. A lovely stroll seeing birds, a bridge, ducks, magestic trees, a coyote, reeds, boulders, and fishermen. So many picnic tables and a public restroom, really make this an inviting place to return to. read more
5 years ago
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7 years ago
Definitely a pond, but cute little place to have a picnic and walk around. They must stock with fish as lots of people were fishing. Unfortunately the water is murky and you can't swim. But there is a trail around the "lake". Really pretty around fall. You need an adventure pass to park here. $5/day or $30 annually. read more
8 years ago
Peaceful, beautiful, and fun! It was frozen when I went yesterday, which was fascinating. Beautiful reflections here, and established walk ways with lookout. Plenty of parking. Conveniently located (probably too convenient! Lol) read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
A nice place to take lots of pictures. There's also lots of picnic table so we can sit, eat and relax. read more
10 years ago
Great day to be out in the fresh air. The water was super low. Sad to see so much fishing lines tossed in and around the lake. Wish others would be courteous to the wildlife and other people and PICK UP after themselves. Nice little nature walk around the lake read more
10 years ago
Small lake. Beautiful area. Lots of people fishing but didn't see anyone catch anything. Small waterfall near parking lot. Buy your passes at the ranger station before you come up because there is no way to pay for parking once you're there. read more
9 years ago
This lake is a very beautiful place to take your family for a short walk around the lake, and/or have a picnic at one of the many picnic benches. I usually bring my dogs, as it's a great place to take them for a brisk walk. Make sure to purchase an adventure pass ($10 day or $30 yearly) and parking is directly across the street from the lake. read more
9 years ago
One of the most beautiful places in this area. I visit often and appreciate that not many know of this little spot. A great stop when visiting Idyllwild where you can fish or go on a short, but gorgeous walk. I've spotted turtles and ginormous koi here! Very easy to miss when driving down the highway but well worth the drive. read more
8 years ago
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10 years ago
is peaceful for camping and fishing but is not have activity to do with out picnic is smaller lake than lake hemet but is not too hot in noon and not burn skin gor sure because have a lot of big trees we go to walk only 4 min and nothing to do and come back read more
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Hall Decker Rd
Banning, CA 92220
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Where do I buy the pass? Can someone fill me in! Thank you 🌲🌳
REI, Big5, certain Ranger stations, Sporting goods retail stores, some 7Eleven's & online but plan for shippping time
