About this campground
Species present: Rainbow and Brook Trout Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: July 1 (7,250' elevation). Access roads: This lake is in Section 21, T41N, R6W. Access is via the Parks Creek Road (Road 17), from Stewart Springs Road. About 4.5 miles up Road 17, take road 41N73 to the right. At West Parks Lakes Creek, the bridge has been removed. Park and walk from this point. Cross the creek and continue on the road to Road 41N73A. From the end of this road, a faint steep trail goes to Lower West Parks Lake. It's about a 1.5 hour walk from the bridge removal site to the lower lake (of three). Camping: Several fair sites. Good firewood availability. Surface acres: 2 acres and 12' deep. Comments: Fair fishing for small Brook Trout. This lake is on National Forest Land.
Activities
- FISHING
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