Tully Lake Recreation Area park
Tully Lake Recreation Area
Reasons to Visit:
1. Scenic Beauty: Tully Lake is nestled in the heart of the Tully Valley, showcasing stunning views of the lake, rolling hills, and lush forests.
2. Outdoor Activities: The area offers a wide range of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming.
3. Wildlife Watching: Nature enthusiasts will be delighted to spot a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, beavers, turtles, and numerous bird species.
4. Peaceful Environment: Tully Lake Recreation Area provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to unwind amidst the tranquil surroundings.
5. Educational Opportunities: The area offers interpretive programs, guided hikes, and workshops, providing visitors with the chance to learn about the local ecosystem and history.
Points of Interest:
1. Tully Lake Dam: The Tully Lake Dam is a notable landmark and provides a scenic backdrop for photos.
2. Tully Lake Loop Trail: This moderate hiking trail offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding forests. It is approximately 9 miles long and is popular among hikers.
3. Camping Areas: The recreation area offers various camping options, including tent sites, RV sites, and even cabins, allowing visitors to enjoy overnight stays in the wilderness.
4. Tully Lake Beach: Visitors can relax and swim at the designated beach area, ensuring a refreshing experience during the warmer months.
Interesting Facts:
1. Tully Lake is a man-made lake formed by the construction of the Tully Lake Dam in the 1940s.
2. The recreation area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who maintain the dam and oversee the preservation of the natural environment.
3. Tully Lake is an integral part of the larger Tully River watershed, which spans around 19,000 acres.
4. The area boasts a diverse range of plant life, including various species of ferns, wildflowers, and hardwood trees.
Best Time to Visit:
The Tully Lake Recreation Area can be enjoyed year-round, with each season offering unique experiences. Spring and summer are ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and water sports. The fall foliage in the surrounding forests is particularly stunning, making autumn a popular season to visit. Winter offers opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Tully Lake Recreation Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tully Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Falls Brook Shelter | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Dennison Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Dennison State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| East Dennison Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Beaman Pond Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tully Lake Recreation Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tully Lake Recreation Area
What can I do at Tully Lake Recreation Area?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Tully Lake Recreation Area?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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