Bead Lake

Total Miles
28.6

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Bead Lake
2

Trail Overview

Some paved, mostly gravelled roads. Easy ride. Mostly forested road with some open areas where views are available.

Photos of Bead Lake

Bead Lake
Bead Lake

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Mitchell Hillman
Aug 09, 2025
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
The trail was a bit rough at times, but with a good navigator no issues. The road has steep drops but with adequate trees. It opened up in quite a few spots for some truly amazing views. Just WOW!!! There were also quite a few pull overs to hop out and take photos of flowers and pick huckleberries.
Tim Chilcott Jr.
Sep 09, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Washboard
Road washed out in a couple of places from runoff but not bad.
Jacob Sharp
Jun 11, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Not bad. Not a ton of places to camp on the main route, but you can find more in the off shoots. Recommend Bear paw ridge
Tom Mott
May 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Some washed out sections requiring technical driving

Bead Lake can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

In Newport, Wa, cross the Pend Oreille River bridge, taking an immediate left on LeClerc Rd. Proceed north on LeClerc Rd for 2.7 miles, then turn right on Bead Lake Rd. Proceed north on Bead Lake Rd for 6.1 miles, turn right on Bead Ridge Rd (FS Rd #315). Follow the road for 1/2 mile around a switch back - parking area on the right.

Bead Lake Map

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