Cave Lake Boating Site

Area Status: Open

There is a gravel boat ramp and parking area on the south side of the lake as well as a bathroom facility. Non-motorized boats only. The road into this area is extremely rough, 4-wheel drive is advised.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 1/15/2025:Winter safety warning! There is snow on the ground. It is not recommended to access this area by vehicle for your safety due to winter conditions. There is no water or trash service.
Fees: No fee.
Operated By: US Forest Service
Information Center: Warner Mountain Ranger District 530-279-6116

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

This is a very small lake, no boat motors of any kind are allowed.

Fish Species Trout
Special Designations There is no fish cleaning station. Please clean fish away from the lake, water faucets and restrooms and dispose of all fish guts in trash containers.
Fishing Mode Fishing is from the bank, in boats or by wading.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Motors of any kind are prohibited on Cave Lake. The launch ramp is rough dirt and not suitable for large, heavy boat trailers.
Trailer Parking Trailer parking available.
Type of Craft All types of non-motorized, small, portable boats, car top boats, canoes, kayaks and light weight boats on small trailers are suitable.
Fuel availability None

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.978611

  Longitude : 
-120.204444