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Kirk North: Craig lake was named by my dad in honor of his deceased son when he was employed by the Utah fish and game in about 1960.
Kirk North: The man who named Craig lake is Max North.
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The beauty of Craig Lake is reason enough to stop by. Craig Lake is pretty waterless commonly; the wettest month of the year is typically May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. Go for a hike on the Fish Creek National Recreation Trail; you can stay the night at Henrys Fork Campground. This lake is so wonderful. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Uinta River, and going for a hike on the High Line Trail is always a
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| | great adventure. That right there is a load of amusing things already but it goes on, the Uinta Mountains has it all. Get dripping wet paddling on Yellowstone River; Craig Lake is a fine location to visit for more than one day, Wandin Campground is a fine location to camp nearby. Verlie Lake is a nearby lake that you could go to; nearby you stumble on the Shale Dugway which is a good hiking trail. Summertime at Craig Lake comes with high temperatures in | |
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the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Craig Lake dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights. You'll beyond
doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Uinta Mountains. Visit Gilbert Creek since you're here at Craig Lake. Craig Lake is one of the lakes here in the Uinta Mountains. Whohoo, so much entertaining
stuff in one place! Craig Lake rules! While you're here at Craig Lake, you could also have a look at stunning Painter Lakes, and Best Western Inn is a good site to get some rest.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 40.75889 Longitude: -110.2464
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Yellowstone River, Duchesne CountyCounty, 11 miles away Class II - 2 miles long (Swift Creek to Reservoir) |
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Uinta River, Duchesne CountyCounty, 14 miles away Class I-III - 8.5 miles long (Uinta Valley Campground to Power Plant) |
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Lake Fork, Duchesne CountyCounty, 18 miles away Class II-IV - 8.3 miles long (Moon Lake to Bridge to Yellowstone River) |
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Beaver Lake
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Lower Red Castle Lake
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Red Castle Lake
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Chepeta Lake
 | 16 miles away Chepeta is a very hit or miss lake. Fishing can be absolutely dead one day and sweet the next. The water was crazy low two summers ago and there may not even be a lot of fish left unless they've planted it since. Worth the trip though -- if one lake is cold another will be hot.... |
Toquer Lake
 | 17 miles away Great little lake, no signs of visitors, Fishing was ok. fresh worms seem to work best. This is one of those places you go to be alone. Very peaceful. This is probably my favorite place to go! My little piece of heaven! Maybe it will be yours to. Go hiking and enjoy some fishing and beautiful scenery!!!!!!... |
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