Summit Lake, which also is home to a boat ramp, outhouse and small campground, is a classic high-risk, high-reward outdoor experience. In other words, do your homework.

Summit Lake spread out below, surrounded by green forest, and the narrow spire of Mount Thielsen pierced the horizon. We stopped for lunch below a lonely, gnarled tree at 7,400 feet.

Summit Lake, southeast of Oakridge, is one of the great secret places in the Cascade Mountains not just because of its islands, but also because of the clear water and views of Diamond Peak. Need ...

Life Travel Island camping is unique fun on Oregon’s pretty Summit Lake Originally published October 12, 2015 at 1:19 pm Updated October 12, 2015 at 1:32 pm ...