Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350
Reviewed Sep. 2, 2018

one of the best on the rim

This is easily one of the better established campgrounds on the rim. Campgrounds are more dispersed here, leaving more room between you and any neighbors. Four star rating because I have had exceptionally loud neighbors here more than once.

There are camp sites that are located right on the edge of the rim. Please mind this if you have children, dogs, or are drinking at night. The drop off the rim is significant enough that I give it Jacobs survival rate of ZERO percent. So, please be careful.

Another tip of advice, weather on the rim can seemingly change without notice. The mountains themselves can affect weather patterns, but being this elevated in the Ponderosa Pines makes it nearly impossible to see weather coming from the east (of this campground ) I have personally been up here multiple times when it was blue skies and sunny, and within minutes was under serious downpour and even hail (twice). BSA motto; BE PREPARED!

besides that, Rim Road (FS 300) is very well maintained meaning most vehicles can drive the dirt road. the turn into this camp ground, and road within, is not as well maintained, but still manageable for most passenger vehicles.

There are numerous hiking trails up here, and a handful of lakes throughout this area where fishing and non motorized boats are allowed. chevelon lake is my favorite and most isolated, yet is a mile hike downhill to lake, which means 1 mile hike uphill to get back.

Overall, this is a fantastic spot with lots of possible activities for groups of all sizes and ages, as well as superiors views.

  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 by Jacob W., September 2, 2018