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 |