Council Lake - FS 2334-016

Council Lake (FS 2334-016) forks off the main Council Lake road as a short, well-graded spur, wide but single-lane over dirt and gravel, leading to one of the nicer destinations in the area. It ends at an established campground with a privy, an info board, and numerous car-camping sites with fire rings. Camping is first-come, first-served and not free, though no reservation is needed. The lake itself is a striking, beautiful blue-green that is deceptively large until you reach the shore. It features easy water access that makes it an excellent spot for kayaking or paddleboarding. Several nearby spurs lead to tent sites and hiking trails that feed into the campground, rounding out an easy drive to a genuinely worthwhile lakeside basecamp.