Crooked Lake

The Crooked Lake boat ramp, located near Cramer in Lake County, provides DNR-maintained access to this 264-acre lake with a maximum depth of 73 feet. This is a developed launch facility suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore the lake and its connecting waterways. The ramp is well-positioned for paddlers interested in exploring the "Black Hole," the scenic connecting waterway between Pickerel and Crooked Lakes, or for those planning to paddle across the lake toward the mouth of the Crooked River.

This access site is first-come, first-served with no reservations required. Nearby paddlers and boaters should note that Shoepack Lake, accessible via these waters, offers a backcountry camping option with a single primitive site featuring a fire grate and latrine. Ninemile Lake Campground is also available within 10 miles if you're planning a multi-day trip. Standard backcountry precautions apply: treat or boil water, hang food packs, and fully extinguish campfires before leaving.

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and...

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)

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