title: Wasco Lake
text: # Wasco Lake
  
  Wasco Lake is a glacially formed alpine lake located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, Wasco Lake is a popular hiking destination and can be accessed via the Pacific Crest Trail.
  
  In 2003, the devastating B&B Complex Fire hit the area of Wasco Lake.
  
  ## Location
  
  Wasco Lake is located at an elevation of 5,115 ft (1,559 m) on the eastern slope of Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountain Range and is a part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area.
  
  