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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
The Lead Lake Camping Area consists of a wide flat gravel area and a vault toilet.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
The campground is in the center of several of the refuge's lakes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
Car camping at Lead Lake Camping Area (the hatch would come down soon after as all of the insects started coming out for the evening.)
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
Morning reflections of the neighboring mountains at Lead Lake Camping Area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
The nearby lakes are a hub of activity for refuge wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
Scenic skies at the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
A vault toilet is the only amenity at the camping area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
Some of the refuge's bird population have made their homes at the toilets.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/29/2022
Dusk at Lead Lake Camping Area.