S5 - Kayak #2 Big Creek Reservoir, Newport
S5 - Kayak #2 Big Creek Reservoir, Newport Starting Location: Boat Ramp at start of Big Creek Reservoir #2 Point of Interest : flatwater, waterfowl, fishing Distance : Decent sized lake, narrow, just under a mile long. Time on float : up to you. Bathrooms : 1 port a potty Parking : Minimal, gravel EV Chargers : No Rentals : No Big Creek road is just to the right as you are heading out of Newport to the North. If you follow it, you come to a dead end sign, and then a gravel road that heads off to the left along the reservoir. Yes, this is the right way to go. The road is gravel, but in good repair, but it gets narrow in places, where 2 cars going opposite directions would have issues. Eventually, after about a mile, you get to this small gravel boat launch area. We were here on a Monday afternoon, so not many people were here, no boaters, just a few fishermen. The lake is quiet (no motors), with lots of nature to enjoy. There are quite a few spots you could pull up to if you want...