Carson Lake connects Anderson Reservoirs Road with Lands End Road. It travels north-south, and on the north side of Lands End Road, the road surface is rough, rutted, and rocky but not technical. South of Lands End Road, the road is smooth and maintained. On the north side, there are several boondocking and camping locations where one can find a site with a view of one of the several small bodies of water that can be seen. High clearance will be desired on this road, but 4WD in normal summertime conditions is not required.
At the end of the road, on the south side, is Carson Lake, which is the primary source of drinking water for many of the surrounding towns. There is only one location to camp, and it is not near the water.