Trip to Deadwood Reservoir, ID

I have been coming here for several years. One of my favorite Idaho places!!

Headin' out.



Deadwood is 55 road miles East of Cascade the last 25 being Forest Service. The road is good, no 4x4 or high clearance needed but does have long stretches of washboard.

Yeah, a rock got me in MT in chip seal when some moron just HAD to pass.



First order of business, launch the boat. Not a real high tech ramp but gets the job done.



Next is set up camp. Went to my favorite spot next to the water. This is not a bona fide campground, just an area near the "boat ramp". FS campgrounds are further down the lake.







Boat down the bank behind camp. Water is sure low this year. Not much snow last winter.



View of "neighbors" across the road.



Fishing near the dam. It was great. Couple dozen 15-16" Kokanee. No pics. I use barbless hooks and release them without removing them from the water.



Heading back to camp. Camper is peeking out behind tree.



View from my windows.





This is the other side of the dam. You pull in here and the air temp drops about 30 degrees from all the mist. Instant goose bumps!!!





Another reason I love this part of the country is the endless miles of single track.