Big Bayhorse Day Use Site

A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way picnic area. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Facilities include picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills.

Type

Day use area

Town

Clayton · 11 mi from the town center

Official page

fs.usda.gov

Location

44.41163, -114.40054 · Open map

Source

Recreation Information Database · checked October 2, 2026

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• Big Bayhorse Day Use Site
• Historic site
• Ski area
• Day use area
• Trail
• Park

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