About this campground
Species present: Brook Trout Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: June (6,300' elevation) Access road: This lake is located in Section 9, T40N, R6W. Access is via the Parks Creek Road (Road 17) from the Stewart Springs Road. About 13 miles up Road 17, take road 40N98 to the right. After about 1 mile, turn left on road 40N98A. At the end of the road at the meadow, a faint trail goes toward the lake. Please do not drive through the meadow; park and walk to the lake. Camping: Please don't camp at the lake or build campfires. Surface acres: 4 acres and 20' deep. Comments: Lies just north of and below Cement Bluff, a large conglomerate cliff of geologic interest in a moderately scenic basin. Cattle may be present. Fishing is poor to fair for small Brook Trout. This lake freezes every few years. No water inlet and the outlet is usually dry. This lake is owned by Timber Products Company in Mt. Shasta City. They request that you keep in mind that this lake is on private land. It is available for your day use, but please don't camp overnight or build fires.
Activities
- FISHING
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