Sprague Lake is a scenic lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, located on the south side of Glacier Creek, about two miles south of the Hollowell turnoff. The half-mile walk around the lake is wheelchair accessible and features boardwalks and bridges with views of Flattop Mountain and Hallet Peak. The lake is popular for Brook trout fishing.Put Sprague Lake and other Rocky Mountain National Park attractions into our Rocky Mountain National Park online trip itinerary planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
The area is named after Abner Sprague, who started a homestead there in 1874. Later, he opened a lodge for dude ranching, hunting, and fishing. To improve the fishing, he dammed the far end of the lake. The area became part of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915 and continued to serve guests as the Sprague Hotel. In 1919, guests paid $6.00 per room with a private bath, and $1.00 for regular meals. The hotel, which no longer exists, stood near the present-day parking lot.
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Sprague Lake has a nice and flat trail that allows you to walk around the lake. If winds are calm, you can get nice reflections off the lake of the surrounding landscape. Note that Sprague Lake...
Sprague Lake has a nice and flat trail that allows you to walk around the lake. If winds are calm, you can get nice reflections off the lake of the surrounding landscape. Note that Sprague Lake... more »
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Sunrise at Sprague Lake was a spectacular experience. As the first rays of the Sun hit Hallet Peak and slowly spread around, you feel the sense of the Rocky Mountains waking up around you. You will.... more
Sunrise at Sprague Lake was a spectacular experience. As the first rays of the Sun hit Hallet Peak and slowly spread around, you feel the sense of the Rocky Mountains waking up around you. You will.... more »
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Sprague Lake is one of my favorite places to photograph elopements in RMNP! The dock makes for a beautiful venue with great views of the mountains and lake behind you, and while the trail around the lake can be busy, people are generally nice enough to stay off the little offshoot trail to the dock when they can see it's been reserved for a ceremony. The trail is flat and easy, about a 10 minute walk from the parking area, although it's usually snow-covered from November through mid-May. And this area is almost always windy! Bring layers any time of year.
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We enjoyed sprague lake a lot! You can park your car right by the lake or take a free park shuttle. Theres a trail that goes around the lake so you can enjoy the gorgeous views from all sides! Its a very nice option in rocky mountain np for thise who cant hike much and still wanna see the parks beautiful nature. Very accessible! Definitely worth the stop.
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