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 (6,800' elevation). Access road: This lake is located in Section 29, T41N, R6W. Access is via the Parks Creek Road (Road 17) from the Stewart Springs Road. About 5.5 miles up Road 17, take road 41N74 to the right. From the end of this road, Caldwell Lakes Trail (6W01) goes to the lower lake (of three). Camping: One good site, two sites marginal. Surface acres: 1 acre and 12' deep. Comments: This trail is seldom visited. There is a good chance for solitude. Fishing can be good for Brook Trout to ten inches. This lake is on National Forest land.
Activities
- FISHING
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