Lower Slide Lake

Lower Slide Lake is one of the largest in Wyoming, situated in Bridger-Teton National Forest, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. On June 23, 1925, the Gros Ventre landslide dammed the Gros Ventre River, creating the natural lake. The lake used to be much larger, but on May 18, 1927, less than two years later, a portion of the rock dam fell, resulting in disastrous flooding downstream. Lake and Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish, and other fish are naturally occurring and stocked in the lake's waters.

Lower Slide Lake is well-known for its abundance of lake trout, mountain whitefish, and fine-spotted cutthroat trout from the Snake River. While non-motorized boats can access the lake via the Slide Lake Boating Site at the far western extremity of the 260-hectare lake, boats can approach the lake from the Atherton Creek Boating Site on the lake's northern side.

On the lake's northern shoreline, in addition to boat ramps, there is a peaceful campground with 22 spots and a picnic area. Two interpretive areas with expansive lake views and information kiosks may be found at Lower Slide Lake.

Surface area: 650 acres (2,60 km2)

Location: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Teton County, Wyoming