Crawfish Lake Shelter
USFS · Camping Area · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 89.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.6260, -122.7009
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
A short, fairly flat grade trail travels through the forest to the small, tranquil Crawfish Lake and a trail shelter. The lake is shallow and less than three acres in size. The trail continues around the lake. The portion of trail to the lake and the shelter is accessible with moderate difficulty. However, access to the water's edge and around the lake is not accessible. Activities include picnicking, photography, primitive camping at a three-sided shelter, and limited fishing. This area is an excellent habitat for raptors and salamanders. The easy ten-minute hike to the lake replaces the original steep, rocky trail that descended from Adams Mountain Road above. Help protect the natural beauty of this area. Please pack out all your garbage and leave the area better than you find it.
From the USFS.
Is Crawfish Lake Shelter free?
Yes. Crawfish Lake Shelter is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Crawfish Lake Shelter?
From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to the junction of Layng Creek Road 17, and Brice Creek Road 2470. Bear right on Brice Creek Road 2470 and continue for 6.2 miles to Cat Creek Road 2263. Turn right and continue on Cat Creek Road 2263 for 1.7 miles to Dog Creek Road 717. Bear right on Dog Creek Road 717 and travel 3.1 miles to Forest Road 2263-834. Bear right on Forest Road 2263-834. While on Forest Road 2263-834, stay to your left and travel 1.25 miles to the end of the road. The trailhead is on the right. The trailhead is approximately 35 miles southeast of Cottage Grove.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
