The most popular and largest of the 'Cartwright Lakes'. The lake is over one kilometre long with a shoreline of mature pine and fir. It's deep and cold, but swimming is possible. There are two main campsites - Cartwright West and Cartwright North. Both are busy throughout the summer camping season. Check for altered fishing regulations.
Driving Directions
Car accessible, about 24 kilometres west of Brisco (Highway 95). Drive west on Bugaboo Forest Service Road and turn south at km 1.5 onto Leadqueen Forest Service Road for 6 kilometres.
Alternate Route: 55 kilometres north of Invermere via Westside and Leadqueen road. Turn west at km 41.5 junction. Use caution due to logging truck traffic.
Note: Separate roads access the north and west campsites.
Boat engine power restriction of 7 kW.
Access
Road (4 wheel drive, 2 wheel drive, or motor home)