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  • Information on Square and Long Lakes

    Information on Square and Long Lakes:

    Primitive camps are located along the lakes and at other locations throughout the wilderness. No mechanized or motorized equipment can be used in the Wilderness Area.

    Directions to Square and Long Lakes:

    It is about a 30 to 45 minute hike to Square Lake from the Ides Cove trailhead. Long Lake is another 45 minutes along the trail. The Ides Cove trailhead is 60 miles west of Red Bluff (approximately 2.5 hour drive) at 6500' elevation. A Forest and/or wilderness map would be very helpful in finding the trailhead and the correct trail to these lakes.

    Fishing at Square and Long Lakes
    Species of fish in Square and Long Lakes: Rainbow Trout:Brook Trout
    It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)

    Square and Long Lakes Facts:
    Square and Long Lakes is a Natural Lake

    Visiting Info for Square and Long Lakes
    Best Season to visit Square and Long Lakes is: June - October

    For more information on Square and Long Lakes contact:

    National Forest or Park: Mendocino National Forest
    Address: 825 N. Humboldt Ave.
    City: Willows Zip: 95988
    Phone: 530-934-3316
    Email: mailroom_r5_mendocino@fs.fed.us

    Attractions Near Square and Long Lakes

    Lakes

    Lake Siskiyou (74 miles)
    Silverwood Lake (75 miles)
    Long Canyon Creek (84 miles)
    Rubicon River (84 miles)
    South Fork American River (98 miles)

    Beaches

    Stinson Beach (114 miles)
    Muir Beach (116 miles)
    Moss Beach (138 miles)
    Half Moon Bay (142 miles)
    Cressey and Half Moon Beaches (167 miles)

    Lakes

    Lahontan Reservoir (162 miles)
    Upper Klamath Lake (197 miles)
    Crescent Lake (253 miles)

    Mountains

    Mount Shasta (124 miles)
    Mammoth Mountain (214 miles)

    National Parks

    Lassen National Park (78 miles)
    Point Reyes National Seashore (107 miles)
    Golden Gate National Recreation Area (109 miles)
    Muirwoods National Monument (114 miles)
    Redwood National Park (149 miles)

    State Parks

    Dayton State Park (140 miles)
    Rye Patch State Park Recreation Area (218 miles)
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