Pinewood Reservoir

Zero stars for fishing. With 97 surface acres the paddle boarders choose/prefer to paddle board within 30 feet of fishermen, running through and over lines and into your casting zones. Once someone does it, wait 15 minutes and here come the next team to do it. We figured that paddle boarding must just be that boring. You spend all of that money on a board and its just not that fun, but look! Some fisherman over there! Complimentary a-hole in my image, on top of my line of course.

We paddleboarded here on a Saturday around midday. It did not seem packed. The lake is secluded and has wonderful views of the mountains. The water was calm, since there are no motor boats allowed. Several people were fishing off shore and on paddlecrafts. I would highly recommend this as a spot for paddling.

Great for a hike or paddle boarding. Earlier part of the day is best. Bonus when you get to see the bald eagle pair!

Lovely campsites that are appropriately spaced apart and near the water. Most of the campsites have electricity, a picnic table, and a fire pit. You will also see healthy and tame wildlife roaming the campground (deer and wild turkeys).

The only downside is that the new dam being built next door is super noisy. We heard light construction noises all night. The host said the construction will not be finished until 2025! Overall though, we enjoyed the space and would return.

Really beautiful spot that’s super quiet at night. The campground is small but that’s a good thing. The trail around the lake is a great quick loop if you’re on a bike and even has some challenging technical sections on the western loop. The lake is stocked with fish and there are many great spots to cast off. Beware: most sites are on a decent incline so if you’re in a popup you’ll need some blocks.