I paddle some lakes every year and Badger Lake is one of them.   On this early summer day I drove past Knouff Lake and followed the potholed forest service road to the Badger Lake Recreation Site boat launch.

The launch spot by the campground was often full with awkward launching and poor parking, so a new parking area and boat launch was added south of the Rec site.

I launched the kayak and paddled clockwise around the lake (6 km).

There is a narrow passage into the back lake that can only be used by a canoe or kayak.   Sometimes there are some obstacles, but they usually be floated away.   There is another passage on the north end that small fishing boats use out and back.   I entered at the south end and paddled around the hidden bay, then exited through the north end.

The winds died down leaving me with a perfect day to paddle a quiet lake in the backcountry.

Another great day at Badger Lake…