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The dock at the boat launch for Francis Lake.
The lake is lined with trees.
A primitive campsite can be found on a point of land in the southeast corner of the lake.
A few rock outcroppings form tiny islands.
In places, the water gets quite shallow.
Evening light shines on Francis Lake.
A bay in the southeast corner gives way to a winding beaver meadow.
A narrow passage in the beaver meadow.
The lake is often very serene.
Paddling on Francis Lake.