Recreation area

Summit Lake/ Mud Lake Trailhead

California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This trail can be used to access Mud Lake, Rock Lake, or Spicer Reservoir; or Sword Lake for a longer backpacking trip. Trails access the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Elevation: 7073 feet Lat/long: 38.4333, -119.9692

Getting there

From the Calaveras Ranger District head east on Highway 4 for approximately 26 miles, turn right on Spicer Reservoir Road, follow Spicer Road for 7.9 miles, then slight left onto Forest Route 7N29Y. Follow this until you reach the parking area on the right, across from Summit Lake Trailhead. Accessible to all highway-legal vehicle types.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.