White Horse Lake

Hi Kim-
Thought this might qualify for the "Feet in the Forest" section. I took some pics at White Horse but are waiting for them to be developed. (Yes- I still am not using a digital camera!) Just edit it how you would like if you think it is suitable!
Thanks,
Suzanne

I just returned from a beautiful weekend camping at White Horse Lake. We had a wonderful stay at the campground (loop B) and managed to nab the closest camp site the lake (spot 29). The campground hosts were very informative and friendly, checking with every camp site in the morning and evening. The facilities were just as accurate as EatStayPlay describes them.

Weather gave us a few showers in the afternoon which allowed us an opportunity for some UNO games with the kids in our tent. The showers were just enough to cool the air and revitalized our enthusiasm for more fishing.

We also enjoyed a nice hike around the lake (trail #33). It was well groomed which was perfect for the kids. I also recommend a trip to JD Dam just a few miles beyond the lake. Seems it was a perfect time to view tadpoles which were easy to spot off the shore in some shallow water close to the dam. They were accompanied by gangs of little frogs plopping in to the water as you approach the shoreline.

I am happy to report that we had great luck attempting to catch fish. My husband had luck with a little chartreuse spinner. The kids and I prefer bobber-fishing. We seemed to have luck using Salmon eggs, power bait and good ole frozen corn. While conversing with occupants of a neighboring camp site and fellow fishing enthusiasts, we found they had luck with Dilly's and night crawlers. It really brought in the trout along with a few crawdads hanging on the line hoping for a morsel.

If the camping experience for you includes pitching your tent at a groomed campground, I would recommend White Horse Lake. Its very well organized and seemed to be popular among families. I know we'll be going back again!