There is something magical about driving to the end of lake, then paddling out into wilderness.   There are no roads beyond the boat launch and the lake is 23km long.   Azure Lake adds another 23 km of wilderness.

The southern half of the lake is all trees along a steep shoreline, but these are ridges, not peaks.   A few waterfalls tumble into the lake and there are some good spots to land at the marine campgrounds along the way.   For  a day paddle, we stopped at Cariboo Beach, then up to Divers Bluff and came back on the other side for a triangular route.   We recommend crossing the lake at the narrowest spots since winds and waves can rise up on the lake, particularly later in the day.   The water is clear, and the lake is quiet.