Probably not. Jacob Lake is really just a little pond created by a sinkhole which pretty much dries up by the end of summer.
Occasionally visitors want to know where they can go swimming while visiting the Kaibab Plateau. You’d think driving hours through a desert to get here they may have gotten a clue about the lack of “swimming holes.” Yet they also drive through a diverse forest before getting to the canyon and may think there are hidden lakes and streams. Plus encounter a junction to turn south into the forest and park at Jacob Lake which consists of an Inn with restaurant and gift shop (which by the way bakes great cookies and makes delicious milk shakes), two campgrounds and a Forest Service information center.
But the horses like it for a watering hole.
And there’s a historic Ranger Station to explore. The Jacob Lake Ranger Station was built by the Forest Service in 1910.
This two-room cabin without electricity or plumbing served as both office and living quarters.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Almost comfortable enough to move right in.
I would be happy in that Ranger station it looks like it could be very warm and cosy. Diane
Oh what a wonderful history you share here, Gaelyn. I love the look of that cottage/office. To answer your question about driving: In North and West Africa we drive on the right side of the road (same as you) with left hand drive vehicles. In South Africa, as you know, it's right hand drive and you drive on the left. Have a wonderful two days away. (((hugs))) Jo
Oh, Bryce–you do get around the Southwest, don't you? H of a place to lose a cow. Love the history.
Great post, Gaelyn, as always! Love the cabin! Terrific captures! Hope you have a great time at Bryce — another one of my favorite places!!
Sylvia
This whole place looks so rustic and lovely! I want to have a writer's retreat there!!!
I remember being very disappointed with Jacob Lake as a lad, about 40 years ago. Not much has changed.
Cozy indeed! Very nice. I wouldn't mind a stay there as well.
Jacob Lake looks so picturesque even without water. I like the little old ranger station. Enjoy Bryce Canyon, can't wait to see pics!
Absolutely love the old ranger station. Proof positive that all the modern trappings are not a necessity of life. The less you have, the less you have to maintain and guard against damage of theft.
Give me the old days anytime, all this rushing about is not at all up my alley.
Nice photos.
I bet lots of people can't understand why its called a lake if (by the end of summer) there is no lake.
I love it when places like this cottage is kept as museums or exhibits on the past.
I guess if I can swim in the river with the hippos, this would not be too bad. LOL!!
Can I move into that cabin? I promise I will take care of it. 🙂
So who was Jacob?
It is a very pretty area and the horses are enjoying the green stuff.
I too could move right into that cabin. I lived in a smaller cabin but similar one year in Republic, Wa. Enjoyed my time there.
MB
Maybe they thought Mother Nature would provide a nice in-ground pool….
I love the ranger cabin. It looks very cozy. It's very nice that they have set it up so you can see what how the rangers lived.
The ranger station looks like my kind of place, too.
Gaelyn: Certainly a fun place to visit, it has to be so much more fun with Mike with you.
Great photos and post, Gaelyn! I like the rustic looking Ranger Station. Looks like a another great place to visit.
That cabin looks perfect. I can do without electricity and plumbing but does it have internet? 😉
I've never visited the historic ranger station. Nice photos of it.