Ancient Lake Access provides multiple trailhead options for hiking and backpacking into the scenic Potholes Coulee area, featuring dramatic basalt canyon walls and three interconnected lakes. The lower trailhead at Babcock Bench offers a 1.

5-mile hike to Ancient Lakes, while upper trailheads near Burke Lake provide access via the Judith Pool Trail or Upper Ancient Lakes Trail with varying difficulty levels.

A Discover Pass is required for parking, and visitors should carry their own water as the lakes contain agricultural runoff unsuitable for drinking.