Lightning Creek Stock Campground
Lightning Creek Stock Campground
Lightning Creek Stock Camp is a boat-accessible backcountry campground on Ross Lake featuring 2 sites with group camping and trail access, specifically designed for stock animals (horses/pack animals).
Access is by boat only; a backcountry permit is required for overnight stays, and water must be obtained from the lake and filtered/purified.
The campground offers newly renovated vault toilets, spacious well-maintained sites suitable for multiple tents, and a functional dock for boat access.
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