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Upper Deadfall Lake

Species present: Brook Trout Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: July (7,800' elevation) Access roads: This lake is located on Section 24, T40N, R6W. Access is via the Parks Creek Road (Road 17) from the Stewart Springs exit on Interstate 5, north of the town of Weed. About 9.5 miles up Road 17 is the Parks Creek trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The lake basin is about 3 miles east and south on the PCT. It is a low gradient trail,…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Upper Deadfall Lake reservable?

Upper Deadfall Lake is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Upper Deadfall Lake?

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