About Nolan Lake #1898
The Nolan Lake trail begins at Nolan Creek Road #418 and ends at Nolan Lake. This wooded trail begins as an old mining road up through aspen, spruce and fir forest. At a 1/4 mile, the trail passes through a meadow and the upper town of Fulford, and a series of old log cabins, just before it crosses Nolan Creek and heads east up White Quail Gulch. The trail is variable with gentle slopes and steep sections as it travels over rocks, roots, and wet meadows. At the end, it descends to the picturesque Nolan Lake.* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
How to Get There
From I-70 exit 147 for Eagle, turn south on Eby Creek Rd to the Route 6 roundabout.At roundabout, turn right (west) on Route 6/Grand Ave and travel 0.8 miles to next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road.Continue 1.6 miles to Brush Creek Road, and take a right on Brush Creek Road.Follow Brush Creek Rd for roughly 9 miles to the fork of East and West Brush Creek.Turn left onto East Brush Creek Rd., FDR 415 and drive for another 10 miles, passing Yeoman Park.After passing Yeoman Park make a left at the first switchback onto FDR 418.Travel for 3 3/4 mile and look for the trailhead on the right, sitting back from the road a bit.Parking is available on the left side of the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Nolan Lake #1898
Heading to Nolan Lake #1898? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Nolan Lake #1898?
No central reservation system listed for Nolan Lake #1898. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10082529) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Nolan Lake #1898?
From I-70 exit 147 for Eagle, turn south on Eby Creek Rd to the Route 6 roundabout.At roundabout, turn right (west) on Route 6/Grand Ave and travel 0.8 miles to next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road.Continue 1.6 miles to Brush Creek Road, and take a right on Brush Creek Road.Follow Brush Creek Rd for roughly 9 miles to the fork of East and West Brush Creek…
References & Official Resources
