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The Atlas/Wyoming/Beartooth Lake Viewpoint

Beartooth Lake Viewpoint

An alpine lake sitting at 9,000 ft in Shoshone National Forest on the Wyoming side of US-212. A short roadside pull-out offers views of the lake nestled between rugged mountain slopes — one of the most accessible and photogenic stops on the Wyoming portion of the Beartooth Highway before the route climbs toward the Montana state line.

Wyoming
Region
Viewpoint
Stop type
Standalone stop
Atlas
// Why riders stop

Classic high-country lake pull-out on the WY stretch of Beartooth — a natural pause point between the Top of the World Store and the switchbacks toward Beartooth Pass. No fee to stop at the viewpoint; campground nearby for overnight stays.

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