This Man-Made Swimming Hole In Idaho Will Make You Feel Like A Kid On Summer Vacation
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On a hot summer day, there really is nothing better
than cooling off in a swimming hole. While there are countless natural
lakes and swimming pools all over the Gem State, one of our favorites is
a man-made swimming hole near Nampa called Lake Lowell. Swim, boat,
splash – you name it. Time at this body of water will make you feel like
a kid on summer vacation.
Originally called Deer Flat
Reservoir, Lake Lowell is a 14.5-mile reservoir near Nampa. This body of
water was the first storage reservoir completed for the Boise Project
and is actually located in Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, one of
the oldest wildlife refuges in the country.
Lake Lowell is the perfect place
to spend a day. The first thing you’ll notice is the beauty surrounding
you. This area is a natural escape with wetlands, grasslands, forests,
and so much more.
Because this reservoir is
located in a wildlife refuge, you can easily spot all types of birds. In
fact, Lake Lowell is one destination with more than 200 recorded avian
species.
While you can always just sit
back and admire the wildlife, on those hot summer days, you’ll want to
hop into this man-made swimming hole in Idaho and cool off. Jump off the
dock and swim or bring a tube and float in the water.
If you have a boat, kayak,
canoe, or paddle board, you can spend the day on top of the water — but
you may be tempted to jump right on in.
Because this reservoir is located
in a wildlife refuge, motorized and non-motorized boating are only
allowed between April 15 and September 30 each year.
You can even bring a fishing
pole and spend an evening fishing. Here, you can catch all types of fish
including rainbow trout, bass, crappie, yellow perch, and catfish.
Lake Lowell Park is located on
the east side of Lake Lowell and is the ideal place to spend the day,
especially if you don’t want to spend all of your time in the water.
This 20-acre park features picnic tables and grills, perfect for a
picnic.
You can challenge friends and family to a game of disc golf and enjoy a little friendly competition.
And if you bring your entire family
along, check out the Story Trail, which is a short nature trail that
takes you around the park. It features reading platforms with a
different storybook displayed each month.
With all there is to do — both on the water and off — you’ll truly feel like you are experiencing the best of summer vacation.
Have you ever been to Lake Lowell in Idaho?
What were some of your favorite activities at this man-made swimming
hole? Let us know in the comments! If you want another man-made lake to
play in during the summer months, head to Lake Cascade. This is actually the fourth-largest lake in Idaho and you need to check it out for yourself.
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