White Rock Lake
DESCRIPTION:
This beautiful, placid lake rests below Mount Lola. It can make a pleasant stopover for Pacific Crest Trail trekkers or hikers wanting to work for an overnighter. But most people drive to the lake. Fishing is popular for rainbow (stocked 2000). There’s a small, primitive campground on the small reservoir.
| Elevation | Surface (Acre Feet) | Max Depth (Limited Fish) |
County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Summer | |||
| 7940 feet (Usually freezes over) |
90.0 | 89.0 | 7 feet (Yes, Less than 10 feet) |
Nevada |
| Management | Planting Frequency | Last Year Planted | Adult Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural evolution | Several times during summer | 2003 |
DIRECTIONS:
To White Rock Lake
Travel 17 miles north of Truckee on Highway 80 towards Sierraville. Turn left (west) on to the Jackson Lake Road #07 at Little Truckee Summit. Follow the paved road for 11 miles to the Meadow Lake Road #86 intersection (about 1 mile past Webber Lake). Turn left and follow this gravel road for about 5.5 miles to the top of the Sierra Crest. You'll see the Pacific Crest Trail crossing sign just before reaching he saddle at the top. Turn left at the sign to White Rock Lake. Follow this primitive road over 4 miles to the lake. Campground sits to the right as you approach the lake.
Trail access is via the "PCT-07 I-80 Donner Summit to Meadow Lake Road #86" or the Mount Lola Trail. Neither option are conducive to travelling to the lake; so most people drive. See Donner Summit or the East Slope Maps.
ACTIVITIES:
Underwater Diving (Rating: Good)
Small lake but pristine setting. No power boats due to poor road access. Adequate visibilty but few diving attractions except for the remote lake. Camping rustic.
