Lily Lake Southside Picnic Area Wedding Site

Max Number in Party: 30

Number of Vehicles Allowed: 10

Visitation Levels: Heavy

Location: Lily Lake is located off Highway 7 approximately 6.4 miles from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center on the east side of the park.

Description: Lily Lake provides stunning views of Longs Peak, Lily Mountain, and Twin Sisters Peak, and Mummy Range in the distance. The Southside Picnic Area is located 0.25 mile around the lake to the left on a knoll that overlooks the lake. It can be accessed by using the trail along the lake or the one that goes into the forest on the south end of the parking lot past the vault toilets. The picnic area has eight tables.

Restrooms: Yes. Two vault toilets with hand sanitizer in the parking lot.

Special Site Restrictions: This permit does not give access to the dock for ceremonies.

Mobility Impairment Accessibility: No. The trail is accessible until you get to the picnic area. The picnic area is up a small dirt path with rocks and tree roots. The picnic area itself is uneven.

 
Two benches overlooking lake on top of a small hillside.
View of the lake from picnic area.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Four metal picnic tables amongst trees.
Picnic tables at the site.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Rocky dirt path going uphill.
Path from Lily Lake Trail up to picnic area.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Dirt trail going towards a lake surrounded by mountains.
View of Lily Lake Trail from picnic area.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Last updated: November 13, 2024

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Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
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