Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Adelaide
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2013
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fillmore
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Kanosh
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Kanosh, UT, at the intersection of S. Main St. and 300 South,
take 300 South east 0.5 miles to Corn Creek Rd. Bear right onto
Corn Creek Rd. (gravel) and go 4.6 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation 6,600 ft.
NOTE: The campground came on-line after the authors researched
Fishlake National Forest. All information provided by Fillmore
Ranger District Office.
This pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground stretching along Corn
Creek in Corn Creek Canyon at the south end of the Pahvant Mountain
Range. The campsites are tucked into a grove of maple and
cottonwood trees that provide some shade. Nearby, pines and summer
wildflowers dot the area. The campground has one group site that
can be reserved but is also available to single family campers
when not reserved. Hiking and biking trails begin nearby - includes
the Paiute ATV trail. ATVs are allowed in the campground but only
for "ingress and egress." Privacy between campsites is fair.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 15 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See Comments below
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The campground accommodates any
size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS None
HIKING
None within easy walking distance of campground.
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Anderson Meadow
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Beaver
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Beaver
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Beaver, UT, at intersection of Main St. and State Rt. 153
East, turn onto Rt. 153 and go 10 miles to Kents Lake sign
(Forest Rt. 137). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 137 (gravel) and
go 7.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 137 is mostly single-lane and steep in places
with some switchback turns.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, winds up a mountainside
above and overlooking Anderson Meadow Reservoir among mature
spruce, other conifers and some Aspen trees. The dense forest
limits views of the reservoir but does provide excellent privacy
between most camp sites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 35'
Comments:
The parking parking aprons are dirt; some are irregular in shape.
There is an RV waste station at the Texaco station, south end of
Beaver, UT on Main St. (State Rt. 160) near I15 - no charge and
no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Anderson Meadow Reservoir is 8 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bowery
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Loa
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Loa, UT, take State Rt. 24 west 12.7 miles to Fish Lake and
State Rt. 25 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 25 and go 9.6
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Fish Lake Recreation Area and
across the street from Fish Lake, meanders up a hillside
providing views of the lake. The campsites are nestled under
mature Aspen trees or in fields of grass and sage. Privacy
between camp sites is fair.
Fish Lake is a natural cold-water lake occupying a graben (a
down-faulted valley). The size and depth of Fish Lake suggest
great conditions for sailing and water skiing but the water
temperature discourages such activities. There are privately
operated resorts within the Recreation Area that offer various
services such as boat and slip rentals, bait, limited groceries
and showers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
$45 per day - triple
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 40
Total Sites: 40
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 40
No. Grilles on Sites: 39
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 11
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The waste station is located in
the Fish Lake Recreation Area at the turn into Doctor Creek
campground - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 9
Comments:
Coin-operated, wheelchair friendly showers are available at the
Mackinaw campground (Forest Service).
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fish Lake is 2,500 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
resorts - no fee. There are primitive boat ramps scattered
throughout.
Johnson Valley Reservoir, located north of Fish Lake, is 500
acres and has one free boat ramp on its eastern shore.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 1 and 2 - foot, horse & mountain bike)
- 5.5 miles
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 3 and 4 - foot and horse) - 5.5 miles
Doctor Creek (foot and horse) - 3 miles
Pelican Canyon (foot and horse) - 5 miles
Tasha Creek (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Crater loop (foot and horse) - 6 miles
FISHING
Fish Lake - Rainbow, Splake, Lake and Brown trout
Johnson Valley Reservoir - Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Doctor Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Loa
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Loa, UT, take State Rt. 24 west 12.7 miles to Fish Lake and
State Rt. 25 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 25 and go 7
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign, passing the RV
waste station, and go 0.2 miles into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Fish Lake Recreation Area, is
located next to the shallow end of Fish Lake with a few camp
sites overlooking the water and marsh area. The lakeside camp
sites have no shade while the others are tucked into a stand of
mature Aspen trees. Grass and sage understory with close-growing
Aspen provide good privacy between sites. This campground is
more friendly to large RVs then the others in the Recreation
Area.
Fish Lake is a natural cold-water lake occupying a graben (a
down-faulted valley). The size and depth of Fish Lake suggest
great conditions for sailing and water skiing but the water
temperature discourages such activities. There are privately
operated resorts within the Recreation Area that offer various
services such as boat and slip rentals, bait, limited groceries
and showers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Some camp sites will take any size
RV. The waste station is located at the turn into the campground
- no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 3
Comments:
Coin-operated, wheelchair friendly showers are available at the
Mackinaw campground (Forest Service).
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fish Lake is 2,500 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
resorts - no fee. There are primitive boat ramps scattered
throughout.
Johnson Valley Reservoir, located north of Fish Lake, is 500
acres and has one free boat ramp on its eastern shore.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 1 and 2 - foot, horse & mountain bike)
- 5.5 miles
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 3 and 4 - foot and horse) - 5.5 miles
Doctor Creek (foot and horse) - 3 miles
Pelican Canyon (foot and horse) - 5 miles
Tasha Creek (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Crater loop (foot and horse) - 6 miles
FISHING
Fish Lake - Rainbow, Splake, Lake and Brown trout
Johnson Valley Reservoir - Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Frying Pan
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Loa
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Loa, UT, take State Rt. 24 west 12.7 miles to Fish Lake and
State Rt. 25 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 25 and go 14.5
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Fish Lake Recreation Area,
winds up a mountainside providing each camp site with a pleasant
view. Aspen dot the campground's grass understory with lacy
shade provided to the camp sites. Set away from the Recreation
Area's main concentration of activity, this is a pleasantly
tranquil campground. Privacy between camp sites is fair to good.
Fish Lake is a natural cold-water lake occupying a graben (a
down-faulted valley). The size and depth of Fish Lake suggest
great conditions for sailing and water skiing but the water
temperature discourages such activities. There are privately
operated resorts within the Recreation Area that offer various
services such as boat and slip rentals, bait, limited groceries
and showers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is located in
the Fish Lake Recreation Area at the turn into Doctor Creek
campground - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 3
Comments:
Coin-operated, wheelchair friendly showers are available at the
Mackinaw campground (Forest Service).
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fish Lake is 2,500 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
resorts - no fee. There are primitive boat ramps scattered
throughout.
Johnson Valley Reservoir, located north of Fish Lake, is 500
acres and has one free boat ramp on its eastern shore.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 1 and 2 - foot, horse & mountain bike)
- 5.5 miles
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 3 and 4 - foot and horse) - 5.5 miles
Doctor Creek (foot and horse) - 3 miles
Pelican Canyon (foot and horse) - 5 miles
Tasha Creek (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Crater loop (foot and horse) - 6 miles
FISHING
Fish Lake - Rainbow, Splake, Lake and Brown trout
Johnson Valley Reservoir - Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kents Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Beaver
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Beaver
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Beaver, UT, at intersection of Main St. and State Rt. 153
East, turn onto Rt. 153 and go 10 miles to Kents Lake sign
(Forest Rt. 137). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 137 (gravel) and
go 4.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into
campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 137 is mostly single-lane and steep in places
with some switchback turns.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a large single loop on the
northern side of Kents Lake, an attractive canoeable lake. The loop
passes through a stand of aspen and spruce down to the lake's shore
to a grass meadow dotted with a few trees. Some campsites have a
pleasant view of the lake and surrounding mountains. A stone structure
with fireplace was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
It is considered a historic landmark.
The is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
Total Sites: 31
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 13
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station at
the Texaco station, south end of Beaver, UT on Main St. (State
Rt. 160) near I15 - no charge and no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 12
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Kents Lake is 50 acres. It is best suited for small motors and
canoes.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Cottonwood
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Beaver
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Beaver
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Beaver, UT, at intersection of Main St. and State Rt. 153
East, turn onto Rt. 153 and go 6.7 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,500 ft.
The campground stretches along Beaver River in a pleasant mixture
of conifers, Gamble oak, and cottonwoods. It has a communal fire
ring and features good fly fishing opportunities. Views from
each camp site are of Beaver Canyon's eastern cliffs and the
sounds of rushing water add to the campground's character.
Privacy between camp sites is excellent. The campground is pack
it in, pack it out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is an RV waste station at
the Texaco station, south end of Beaver, UT on Main St. (State
Rt. 160) near I15 - no charge and no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mackinaw
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Loa
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Loa, UT, take State Rt. 24 west 12.7 miles to Fish Lake and
State Rt. 25 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 25 and go 8.9
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into first section
of campground or go another 0.2 miles and turn left into a second
large section of the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Fish Lake Recreation Area and
located across the street from Fish Lake, is composed of two
sections. The first section has a small loop in a stand of young
Aspen trees with several camp sites having a view of the lake.
The second section is much larger with two loops and a spur.
Like the first section, this section meanders through a young
stand of Aspen with views of the lake possible from some of the
camp sites. The spur in this section contains larger parking
aprons and has the best views of the lake. Grass and sage
understory provide fair privacy between camp sites.
Fish Lake is a natural cold-water lake occupying a graben (a
down-faulted valley). The size and depth of Fish Lake suggest
great conditions for sailing and water skiing but the water
temperature discourages such activities. There are privately
operated resorts within the Recreation Area that offer various
services such as boat and slip rentals, bait, limited groceries
and showers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 65
Total Sites: 65
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 65
No. Grilles on Sites: 58
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The waste station is located in
the Fish Lake Recreation Area at the turn into Doctor Creek
campground - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 18
No. Threaded: 6
Comments:
The showers are coin operated and located at the entrance to the
first section of campground.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fish Lake is 2,500 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
resorts - no fee. There are primitive boat ramps scattered
throughout.
Johnson Valley Reservoir, located north of Fish Lake, is 500
acres and has one free boat ramp on its eastern shore.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 1 and 2 - foot, horse & mountain bike)
- 5.5 miles
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 3 and 4 - foot and horse) - 5.5 miles
Doctor Creek (foot and horse) - 3 miles
Pelican Canyon (foot and horse) - 5 miles
Tasha Creek (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Crater loop (foot and horse) - 6 miles
FISHING
Fish Lake - Rainbow, Splake, Lake and Brown trout
Johnson Valley Reservoir - Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Maple Grove
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fillmore
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Scipio
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Scipio, UT, take US Rt. 50 east 14.8 miles to Maple Grove
campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 3.7 miles on an
unnamed road to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in
1938 by Company 479, is composed of 4 loops. One unnamed loop is
devoted to single-family campers while the remaining 3 loops (A,
B, and C) are for group camping. These group loops may be used
by single-family campers if they are not reserved; the single fee
is charged and the group sites are included in the Campground
Site Configuration below. Ivie Creek runs through the campground
providing a lush riparian, oasis-like environment. The
understory is grass and the overstory is made up of cottonwoods,
maple, Box-elder, and oak trees. Because of young deciduous
trees forming a middlestory and shrubs such as wild roses,
privacy between camp sites is excellent. This very attractive
campground backs up onto towering red cliffs with views from some
camp sites enjoying a panoramic view of a valley and distant
mountains. Some of the camp sites are adjacent to Ivie Creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to Rock Creek Trail (foot and horse)
which provides access to a network of trails.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Creek Rec Site
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fillmore
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oak City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Oak City, UT, at the intersection of Main and Center Streets,
turn east onto Center St. and go 4.3 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,900 ft.
The campground, located beside Oak Creek, has two loops connected
by a road lined with group sites. These group sites are
available to single-family campers (at the single rate) provided
they are not reserved. One loop features a large grass area with
a volleyball court and all the tent sites (walk-in). The other
loop stretches out along Oak Creek with most of the camp sites
overlooking the creek. Although called Oak Creek, the campground
has an abundance of beautiful maple trees as well as cottonwoods
and Gamble oak. The surrounding geology is used as a study area
by several colleges. Originally a Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC)-built campground in the 1930s with its stone pavilion and
bathrooms remaining, the campground has retained its rustic
charm.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 35'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are dirt while other are gravel. The loop to
the left of entrance to campground is tightly configured with
tree-lined, narrow interior road.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
No. Threaded: 9
Comments:
The only wheelchair friendly toilet is located between the two
loops.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Piute
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Loa
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Loa, UT, take State Rt. 24 west 12.7 miles to Fish Lake and
State Rt. 25 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 25 and go 16.1
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Fishlake Recreation Area, is a
converted parking lot that is slowly being upgraded. The parking
aprons are paved side-by-side pull throughs. Sage and grass
separate the camp sites providing no privacy. There are nice
views of the Johnson Valley Reservoir on one side and spruce and
Aspen covered mountains on the other three sides. The dense sage
brush and rocks may make pitching a tent somewhat of a challenge.
Johnson Valley Reservoir is a quiet man-made lake. The
campground is pack it in, pack it out.
Fish Lake is a natural cold-water lake occupying a graben (a
down-faulted valley). The size and depth of Fish Lake suggest
great conditions for sailing and water skiing but the water
temperature discourages such activities. There are privately
operated resorts within the Recreation Area that offer various
services such as boat and slip rentals, bait, limited groceries
and showers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 60
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 25
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 47
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 47
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The waste station is located in
the Fish Lake Recreation Area at the turn into Doctor Creek
campground - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fish Lake is 2,500 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
resorts - no fee. There are primitive boat ramps scattered
throughout.
Johnson Valley Reservoir is 500 acres and has one free boat ramp
on its eastern shore.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 1 and 2 - foot, horse & mountain bike)
- 5.5 miles
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 3 and 4 - foot and horse) - 5.5 miles
Doctor Creek (foot and horse) - 3 miles
Pelican Canyon (foot and horse) - 5 miles
Tasha Creek (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Crater loop (foot and horse) - 6 miles
FISHING
Fish Lake - Rainbow, Splake, Lake and Brown trout
Johnson Valley Reservoir - Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pleasant Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Torrey
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Torrey, UT, at intersection of State Rts. 24 and 12, take Rt.
12 south 17.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left at first sign
into the upper section of campground and 0.1 miles further up Rt.
12, turn left at second sign into the lower section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,700 ft.
NOTE: Although this campground is located in Dixie National Forest,
it is administered by Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger
District.
The campground is composed of two sections, upper and lower, 0.1
miles apart on State Rt. 12. Mature Ponderosa pine shade most of
the sites, but lack of understory provide minimal privacy between
camp sites. Some sites are adjacent to Pleasant Creek, the
sounds from which can be heard throughout most of the campground.
Although traffic noise from State Rt. 12 can be distracting, the
campground is an excellent overnight stop.
For those staying longer than one night, this is a good base camp
for at least two outstanding day trips. One is to drive north on
State Rts. 12 and 24 about 20 miles to the Capitol Reef National
Park. The other is to drive southwest, again on State Rt. 12, to
Escalante through a portion of the Escalante-Grand Staircase
National Monument. The views are spectacular; bring a picnic
lunch.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. A Forest Service waste station is
available at the Singletree campground located 5.2 miles north on
State Rt. 12. There is potable water and there is no fee.
NOTE: The Forest Service does NOT recommend travel trailers over
20 feet in the campground. The authors concur.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 6
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The nearby Pleasant Creek Trail Head provides access to the Great
Western Trail and several others.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Singletree
VISIT DATE: 06/05/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Torrey
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Torrey, UT, at intersection of State Rts. 24 and 12, take Rt.
12 south 12.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
NOTE: Although this campground is located in Dixie National Forest,
it is administered by Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger
District.
The campground is a large single loop that circles a Ponderosa-
dotted grass meadow. The camp sites on the outside of the loop
are among large, mature Ponderosa pine with the sites on the
southeast side providing a panoramic view of a meadow in the
foreground and Henry Mountains in the background. This is an
excellent campground for the transient camper or camper staying
longer.
For those staying longer than one night, this is a good base camp
for at least two outstanding day trips. One is to drive north on
State Rts. 12 and 24 about 20 miles to the Capitol Reef National
Park. The other is to drive southwest, again on State Rt. 12, to
Escalante through a portion of the Escalante-Grand Staircase
National Monument. The views are spectacular; bring a picnic
lunch.
The Singletree Falls Trail departs from the campground and is a
fun hike along Singletree Creek, down grass meadows through mixed
conifers to a waterfall. The trail is moderately steep and rocky
and hiking boots are recommended. The trail literature says its
length is one mile one way, but it is more like one mile round
trip. On those hot days, take a towel to dry off after standing
under the falls.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - single
$26 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The campground will accommodate
any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Singletree Falls Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tasha Equestrian
VISIT DATE: 06/09/2001
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Fremont River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Loa
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Loa, UT, take State Rt. 24 west 12.7 miles to Fish Lake and
State Rt. 25 signs. Turn right at signs onto Rt. 25 and go 15.5
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto gravel road and
go 0.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Fishlake Recreation Area,
permits only campers with horses. There are communal hitching
rails and stall-like corrals. This is a pretty single-loop
campground with the camp sites tucked into a dense stand of
Engelmann spruce and Aspen trees. Trails to Tasha Canyon and
Mytoge Mountain are in the campground. One camp site may be
occupied by a host. The campground is pack it in, pack it out.
Fish Lake is a natural cold-water lake occupying a graben (a
down-faulted valley). The size and depth of Fish Lake suggest
great conditions for sailing and water skiing but the water
temperature discourages such activities. There are privately
operated resorts within the Recreation Area that offer various
services such as boat and slip rentals, bait, limited groceries
and showers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - single
26 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 8
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. The waste station is
located in the Fish Lake Recreation Area at the turn into Doctor
Creek campground - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fish Lake is 2,500 acres. Boat ramps are available at private
resorts - no fee. There are primitive boat ramps scattered
throughout.
Johnson Valley Reservoir, located north of Fish Lake, is 500
acres and has one free boat ramp on its eastern shore.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 1 and 2 - foot, horse & mountain bike)
- 5.5 miles
Lakeshore Trail (Sections 3 and 4 - foot and horse) - 5.5 miles
Doctor Creek (foot and horse) - 3 miles
Pelican Canyon (foot and horse) - 5 miles
Tasha Creek (foot and horse) - 8 miles
Crater loop (foot and horse) - 6 miles
NOTE: Contact the Fremont River Ranger District Office for horse
trails leading out of the campground.
FISHING
Fish Lake - Rainbow, Splake, Lake and Brown trout
Johnson Valley Reservoir - Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
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