Deadfall Lake
Species present: Brook and Rainbow Trout.
Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.
Date of usual ice out: June (7,300' elevation).
Access road: 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, but long. An estimated time would be 2 or 3 hours to get to the lake. Another approach is via the Deadfall Trail from the Deadfall Meadows trailhead another 1.5 miles further on Road 17 (at the switchback).
Camping: Limited at the shore. One site is at the outlet. Another is to the north. The shoreline is steep.
Surface acres: 25 acres and 40' deep.
Comments: A large lake that is good for Brook Trout and some Rainbows, even an occasional Brown. Open, but steep shores. Fly fishing especially good. This lake is on National Forest land.
General Information
Please practice Leave No Trace ethics. Leave No Trace describes how to dispose of waste properly, where to travel and camp and other ways to minimize your impact on the land and your impact to other hikers.
July to November
24/7
Pets are allowed in the recreation areas unless posted. They
must be on a leash, no longer than six feet when in a developed site, and where other public are present.
Contact Name: Mount Shasta Ranger Station
Contact Phone: (530) 926-4511
Address: 204 West Alma Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Phone: 530-926-4511
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Closed Saturday, and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Elevation
7300'
Directions
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, but long. An estimated time would be 2 or 3 hours to get to the lake. Another approach is via the Deadfall Trail from the Deadfall Meadows trailhead another 1.5 miles further on Road 17 (at the switchback).
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Choose a location 200' away from water sources and campsite to bury human waste at least eight inches below ground. Or pack out human waste along with any trash.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Filter water from lake or stream or bring drinking water with you. It is highly recommended to NOT drink any water directly from above ground. Giardia - What you can’t see might hurt you
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond
General Hiking Info
Alpine Lakes of the Trinity Divide
Notice: The locations of unimproved dirt roads and four-wheel drive trails on this map are for illustration only and not intended to be entirely accurate. The conditions of these roads and trails varies from year-to-year dependent upon weather and other factors such as logging. Unless you are familiar with the area it is recommended that you inquire at the nearest Forest Service Office for up-to-date information regarding road conditions and access points. Current Shasta-Trinity National Forest maps are also available.
Recreation Groups
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr