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Title:Rock Lake
Area:Mt Jefferson Wilderness
Size:2 Acres
Depth:10 Feet
Elevation:5820 Feet
Elevation_Gain:1720
Snow_Free:Jul 21
Camp_Sites:3
Trail:Whitewater & Pacific Crest
Misc:Because of the heavy use and fragileness of the area be sure to observe the special regulations of camping only in the 3 Designated Campsites when camping within 250' of the shore. No campfires are allowed in the park. Always use LEAVE NO TRACE camping.
Notes:Rock Lake is located in the very popular Jeff Park. Although not stocked, some fish evidently find their way down from Scout Lake.
Trail_Number:3429 & 2000
Route:from Salem take Highway 22 east to Whitewater Rd #2243@ MP 60, 7.5 miles to trail head. A Northwest Forest Pass required to park
TH_Access:May 23
TH_elevation:4100
Alt_trail:#3375 South Breitenbush Trail,6.1 miles
Distance:5.8
Features:backpacking
USGS_15:Mt Jefferson
USGS_75:Mt Jefferson
Reference:Mt Jefferson Wilderness Guidebook by George / 100 Hikes Central Oregon Cascades by Sullivan / Complete Angler's Guide to Oregon by Shewey

Jeanette Scott at Rock Lake - - - - - August 17, 2002


Rock Lake - - - - - August 9, 2003

Type:Lake
Backpack:yes
Fishing:yes
Scenic:yes