Gold Lake Day Use Area is located approximately 28 miles east of Oakridge at an elevation of 4,800 feet. This area has 5 sites with fire rings. Potable water and toilets are available. There is a log shelter at this site.

Gold Lake (100 acres, 25' deep) is a popular recreation site in summer and winter. A primitive log shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1940's provides a dry picnic area or overnight protection for cross country skiers. In the spring and summer, this area abounds with wildflowers and huckleberries. The Gold Lake Bog is another special attraction where one can often see deer, elk and other smaller wildlife.

Directions from Oakridge: Follow Hwy. 58 east for 28 miles to Gold Lake Road (FS road 500). Follow Gold Lake Road for 2 miles to Gold Lake Campground.