Applegate Lake

Don’t rent the kayaks

Lake is great. They rent kayaks but they are in horrendous shape. Not one has a seat or any back support. When I told the concession clerk she said people ruin them, but frankly for $45 for 3 hours...

Excellent

The lake is beautiful, amazingly clear and perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, fishing or just lounging with a gorgeous view.

I love this beautiful lake!

When the water is high, early in the summer, there's no place like it. When the water is low, it has a different beauty. During the weekdays in the summer, you can have much of the lake to yourself. W...

right up the road

I live about 15 miles from Applegate Lake. There are not a ton of services up there but I do have to say that during the summer the water temperature is close to perfect for a swim. Cool and refreshin...

Beautiful lake but can get crowded in summer

It's a great place to go during the week; weekends during summer are pretty packed and can get nerve-wracking. If a person can take time off during the week, it's a great place to go and swim, have a...