Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Type
- Shallow hydro reservoir
- Elevation
- About 5,000 ft
- Size
- About 7 miles long
- Launch
- Ramp beside Indian Ole Dam
- Boat launch
- Kayak & SUP
- Fishing
- Wildlife & birding
About this lake
Mountain Meadows Reservoir, also called Walker Lake, is a shallow PG&E reservoir at about 5,000 feet just outside Westwood in Lassen County, about 13 miles from Lake Almanor. It's about 7 miles long and a mile wide at its widest.
On the water
The main launch ramp is beside Indian Ole Dam, just outside Westwood. Access is free. The lake is shallow and best for kayaks, canoes and small fishing boats with trolling motors; few speedboats use it.
Conservation area
Since 2018 the Feather River Land Trust has managed the land around the lake for PG&E under a conservation easement. The Mountain Meadows Gateway Preserve gives walk-in access from Westwood. Camping isn't allowed.
Mussel rules
Motorized boats used in fresh water need a current Mussel Fee Sticker. Arrive clean, drained and dry.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The ramp is on Indian Ole Road beside Indian Ole Dam, just outside Westwood off Highway 36.
Roads
Much of the shoreline is reached only by dirt roads.
Mussel sticker
Motorized boats need a current Mussel Fee Sticker. Arrive clean, drained and dry.
- Fee
- Free
- Camping
- Not allowed
What's here
Launch
Ramp beside Indian Ole Dam
Kayaking
Calm, shallow water for paddling
Fishing
Small-boat fishing
Wildlife
Conservation area managed by the Feather River Land Trust
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Lake access is free; camping is not allowedaol.com ↗
- A current California Mussel Fee sticker is required on motorized watercraft operated in fresh waterwildlife.ca.gov ↗
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