LAKE HOPE STATE PARK ACTIVITIES
GeneralLand, acres2,983
Water, acres120
Nearby State Forest, acres26,824
Nearby Wildlife Area, acres1,361
Day-UseFishingyes
Huntingyes
Hiking Trail, miles11
Picnickingyes
Picnic Shelters, #1
Swimming Beach, feet600
Mountain Bike Trails, miles25
Bridle Trails, miles6
Beach Concessionyes
Nature Centeryes
Nature Programsyes
BoatingBoat Rentalyes
Boating Limits-1
Launch Ramps, #1
CampingPrimitive, #141
Electric Sites, #46
Pets Permittedyes
Dumpstationyes
Showersyes
Rent-A-Camp Sites, #3
Camper Cabins, #1
Group Camp, capacity100
Youth Group Camp, capacity100
Rent-A-Teepee, #1
Horsemen Campsites, #16
WinterSleddingyes
Cross-Country Skiingyes
Ice Skatingyes
Ice Fishingyes
AccommodationsLodge Roomsyes
Family Cottages, #66
Restaurantyes
More than 17 miles of hiking trails traverse the lake and scenic woodlands of the Lake Hope area and offer opportunities for photography and nature study. Seventeen miles of singletrack, multi-use trail are available for mountain biking. In the adjacent state forest, a 21-mile backpack trail with primitive campsites is available. Backpackers must register upon arrival. Thirty-three miles of bridle trail are available for riders with their own mounts in the state forest.
Boats with electric motors only may be used on the 120 acre lake. Canoes and rowboats are available for rent at the beach concession, mid-May through October.
A fine swimming beach is located near the dam. Facilities include a bathhouse with restrooms, showers and change booths and a concession building where food and beverages can be purchased.
