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: June 1 (6,100' elevation) Access roads: This lake is located in Section 35 and 36, T39N, R6W. Access it via the South Fork Road (Road 26) from the W.A. Barr Road. About 13.5 miles up Road 26, take the unmarked spur road to the left. This is at the first creek crossing down from the Gumboot-Mumbo summit. This 0.25 mile road, which parallels the outlet from Mumbo Lake, should not be attempted in a low-clearance vehicle. Camping: Several moderate to low quality sites around lake. Firewood is available. Surface acres: 5 acres and 16' deep. Comments: This lake is accessible via four wheel drive vehicle and is used heavily. The fishing can be good when stocked with catchables. This lake is on National Forest land.
Activities
- FISHING
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