Mirror Lake Picnic & Fishing Site

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Medicine Bow National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,559 ft
Elevation

Mirror Lake is a popular picnic and fishing stop on the Snowy Range Highway. The site offers 15 picnic tables with scenic views near the base of Medicine Bow Peak. It provides lakeside access for fishing and a short easy walking trail to the West Lake Marie Trailhead. Other popular hiking trails in the area include the Medicine Bow Peak, Lake Marie Falls, Lakes Trail and Miners Cabin Trails. This site should not be missed if you are traveling along the Snowy Range Scenic Byway.

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41.33796, -106.32234 · 41°20'16.6"N 106°19'20.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.24.54.75.64.32.11.61.62.43.54.24.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Mirror Lake Picnic & Fishing Site

Can you reserve a site at Mirror Lake Picnic & Fishing Site?
No. Mirror Lake Picnic & Fishing Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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