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The Roman Nose Lakes are some of the easiest alpine lakes to get to in the Northwest. One is right at the parking area so expect to see all kinds of people here recreating. You will also find lots of people picking huckleberries in August and September. The other two lakes require hiking but the trails are really nice and not too far. This is a perfect area for families. Campsites are available at the lakes but expect lots of foot traffic through your campsite. All the lakes have the towering Roman Nose Peak above, an off-trail scramble to a former lookout site if you get adventurous. There is also a car campground near the trailhead.
Hiking Distance: 3 to 4 miles

Roman Nose Lakes

Go north from Sandpoint on Highway 95. Turn left at Naples on to Deep Creek Road. Follow 5.7 miles to a left turn and sign saying To Snow Creek Road. Follow this road 2 miles to a Y and take the left gravel road going uphill. Follow the Snow Creek Road for 9.5 miles, then left on to Road 1007 going 7.3 miles over Caribou and Ruby Passes. At a sign for a National Forest campground, go right on the final road (2667) which climbs a mile up to the parking area.
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Roman Nose summit and former lookout site page
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Parking area lake
Parking area lake
Start of the lakes trail
Starts with a nice boardwalk
Boardwalk near the upper lake
Upper lake trail
Upper Roman Nose Lake
Outlet for the upper lake
Roman Nose Peak above
Peak 6921
Lakeshore
Map at the trailhead
Trails shown are approximate locations.
Looking down on the upper lake from Roman Nose summit.
Although there are more direct roads, this route is the best road system for regular passenger cars.