Pond Lily Lake

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 (5,800' elevation). Access trails: This lake is located in Section 11, T37N, R6W. Access is via the Highland Lakes Road (38N21) which leaves Interstate 5 at the Gibson Interchange. At the interchange, go south on the frontage road about 0.75 mile, and take 38N21 to the left. Continue on 38N21 for about 13 miles. A private road (Sierra Pacific Industries) goes to the left toward Pond Lily Lake. Before getting to Pond Lily Lake, the road ties into the Trinity Divide Trail (5W12). 5W12 goes by the bottom of Pond Lily Lake. Camping: 3 excellent sites with firewood available. Please check with Sierra Pacific Industries for a campfire permit. Surface acres: 2 acres and 10' deep. Comments: An attractive lake well stocked with Brook Trout. Surrounded by thick timber, brush and meadows. From the Highland Lakes Road (38N21), there is a logging road to the lake. The ownership of this lake is split between the Forest Service and Sierra Pacific Industries. For the Sierra Pacific Industries part, they say, "Motorized access may be restricted at any time. Pedestrian access is allowed at your own risk. No campfires during fire season. Outside of fire season, campfires are by permit only. Trash and garbage should be carried out."