Carr Lake Access provides a short hike-in approach to an alpine lake in the Grouse Lakes Basin at 6,663 feet elevation, with 11 primitive campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis ($15/night).

Access requires navigating 3 miles of rough, unimproved Forest Road 17 (high-clearance vehicles recommended), followed by a brief walk to the lake, which allows non-motorized boating and fishing with a 10 MPH speed limit.

The area offers excellent day hiking opportunities to numerous nearby alpine lakes, making it a good base camp for exploring the surrounding wilderness.