Lake Morris (Copperlode Dam) recreation area

Last updated October 2026

Lake Morris (Copperlode Falls Dam) is a Cairns Regional Council recreation area in the ranges above Cairns. The 16 km access road from Reservoir Road climbs along the face of the Whitfield Range through rainforest, with lookout points over Cairns along the way. Near the dam there are barbecues, picnic facilities and accessible toilets. Swimming and boating are not allowed. The recreation area is open 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week, and the road can be closed at short notice for landslides, fallen trees or road works. OpenStreetMap shows a cafe beside the toilets at the picnic area.

Lake Morris (Copperlode Falls Dam) is a Cairns Regional Council recreation area in the ranges above Cairns. The 16 km access road from Reservoir Road climbs along the face of the Whitfield Range through rainforest, with lookout points over Cairns along the way. Near the dam there are barbecues, picnic facilities and accessible toilets. Swimming and boating are not allowed. The recreation area is open 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week, and the road can be closed at short notice for landslides, fallen trees or road works. Nearby: a cafe beside the toilets at the picnic area.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.