Number 5 Reservoir

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Number 5 Reservoir is a lake in Carbon County, Wyoming, within the wide-ranging landscapes of the American West. Its name is concise, but a water-side stop need not be complicated: it can offer a chance to pause, take in the meeting of water and land, and notice how changing light shifts the scene.

At a reservoir, the water itself provides a natural point of focus. Look for contrasts between a still surface and changing patterns, broad shapes and fine details, and the way reflections shift with your angle of view. These are simple ways to engage with the setting without needing a planned activity or a long itinerary. A visit might mean observing the view and taking a few photographs; travelers who prefer a slower pace can spend longer noticing how the scene changes from viewpoints they can reach.

Carbon County gives the lake a regional context for a Wyoming trip, while Number 5 Reservoir can be considered as a destination in its own right. Keep plans centered on the lake setting, and let the conditions on the day shape how long you stay. If you are including it in a drive through the area, check current access information before setting out and follow directions at the site.

For photography, simple framing often works well around water. Try a horizontal composition that gives the surface room to read as a broad shape, or use the waterline as a visual divider between foreground and distance. A tighter frame can emphasize texture and reflection without requiring a dramatic view. Early or late daylight often brings softer contrast in outdoor scenes, while overcast light can keep tones even; choose the conditions that suit the mood you want.

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Nearby & related places

1. Carbon Number Four Mine — approx. 1.5 km away (straight-line distance).
2. Carbon Number Five Mine — approx. 1.9 km away (straight-line distance).
3. Carbon Cemetery — approx. 4.7 km away (straight-line distance).

Capture

1. Use a wide horizontal frame to emphasize the relationship between water and land.
2. Try a closer composition that focuses on surface patterns and reflections.

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A lakeside pause in Carbon County: discover Number 5 Reservoir, a Wyoming destination for taking in the meeting of water and land.

At Number 5 Reservoir, let the water set the pace. Take a moment to notice how patterns and reflections shift with the light.

Planning a Wyoming drive? Number 5 Reservoir offers a simple lake setting to add to your Carbon County itinerary.

A broad view or a close study of reflections—Number 5 Reservoir invites different ways to frame a lakeside scene.

Looking for a quieter moment in a Wyoming itinerary? Set aside time to take in the lake setting at Number 5 Reservoir.

Keep the camera composition simple at Number 5 Reservoir: try a wide frame, then look for smaller patterns across the water.

Make room for a pause by the water on a Carbon County outing. Number 5 Reservoir brings the lake setting into focus.

Before visiting Number 5 Reservoir, check current access information and plan your Carbon County stop accordingly.

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Sources & visitor information

• OpenStreetMap place record