Dry Lake

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Smith River, California Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

1,484 ft
Elevation

Dry Lake, encompassing 3.25 acres, lies in a quiet setting of willow, alder, oaks, firs, and myrtles (bay). The lake is currently stocked with rainbow trout. Maximum depth is nine feet. Dry lake is located off of County Road 405.

Getting there

41.74184, -123.87578 · 41°44'30.6"N 123°52'32.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in13.712.112.78.23.81.60.20.31.75.711.818.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dry Lake

Can you reserve a site at Dry Lake?
No. Dry Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Dry Lake

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.