Fourmile Lake, reservoir located in Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Fourmile Lake is a reservoir in the forest-covered mountains of Klamath County in southern Oregon, sitting at over 5700 feet elevation within Fremont-Winema National Forest. The lake is ringed by dense stands of mountain hemlock, Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, and other conifers, with a basic campground at the southern shore and a boat launch for small watercraft.
The lake sits in the traditional territory of Klamath tribes who hunted and gathered in this region. The modern campground and facilities were developed by the Forest Service to provide access to this remote wilderness area.
The best time to visit is summer through early fall when the gravel road access is in good condition for the high-elevation location. Klamath Falls is the nearest town about 40 kilometers away, and the final approach requires traveling on a dirt road.
The lake hosts a diverse bird population including woodpeckers, jays, and kinglets in its old conifer forests. Birdwatchers can encounter rare species like the Black-backed Woodpecker and various warblers that favor these remote forest habitats.
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