Goose Lake, in the U.S. state of Washington, is located within the

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. Travel to Goose Lake is via a dirt road, along Forest Road 60, also called the Carson Guler Road, typically free of snow by late June. Fed by several streams, Goose Lake was dammed by a lava flow from

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, directly to the south. The lake is 58 acres in size and includes a boat launch and a campground with 18 primitive campsites. Popular for fishing in summer and early fall, Goose Lake contains

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, and

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History

Goose Lake formed when the Big Lava Bed dammed up a nearby stream. The blocked stream formed the lake. On the southeast side of the lake, there is a ghostly stand of dead trees rising from the water.

Recreation

The lake is a popular spot for brook, brown and coastal cutthroat trout fishing. Goose Lake Campground offers a concrete boat ramp for launching small boats,

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and

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. The campground also offers activities such as

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, and berry picking. Nearby places include the

, south of the campground; a trail takes hikers through a landscape dotted with pine forest and

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formations. The Indian Heaven Wilderness is located nearby and is known for its abundant

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lands and pine forests,

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s, and as well as a variety of

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. Huckleberry picking is a popular pastime too.

Accessibility

The lake is reached via 8 miles of narrow gravel road from the east of Trout Lake on State Route 141 north from SR 14, to the town of Trout Lake. Continue through the town on State Route 141 to where it ends and Forest Route 24 begins. Drive on Forest Route 24 to the junction with Forest Route 60 (Carson Guler Road) and follow Forest Route 60 (Carson Guler Road) for 1 mile to Goose Lake. From the West, Carson, take the Wind River Highway, north to the Old State Highway. Heading towards Panther Creek Campground, continue past the campground on Forest Route 65 to the 4 corners, junction of Forest Route 65 and 60 (Carson Guler Road). From here, turn right on Forest Route 60 (Carson Guler Road), and continue on to Goose Lake.

References

External links

Recreation.govFs.usda.gov
{{authority control Lakes of Washington (state) Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lakes of Skamania County, Washington Tourist attractions in Skamania County, Washington

History

Recreation

Accessibility

See also

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