FS 500 Timber Edge Campsite – Big Red Lake Park

The Setup: Wild dispersed campsite located off Forest Service Road 500 in the Big Red Lake Park area, positioned at the edge of the timber overlooking the surrounding park landscape.

Amenities:

Rock fire ring (with signs of prior use)

The Highlights: Quiet, scenic campsite with a clean forest-edge setting and open overlook views. Level enough for a couple of rigs, making it a flexible option for small groups or paired campers. Strong sense of isolation with minimal development and a true “pack it in, pack it out” environment.

Connectivity: Not specified.

Access Notes:

Located along FS 500 in Big Red Lake Park area
Fairly level site suitable for a few vehicles or rigs
No amenities or services
Forest edge setting with overlook views
Best suited for vans, trucks, and small RVs depending on road conditions
Leave-no-trace required; no infrastructure maintenance on site