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Posy Lake Campground

Posy Lake Campground is about 16 miles north of Escalante, on Pine Creek Road (#153), a gravel surface road. Pine Creek Road is a designated Utah State Scenic Backway. The campground is on the south side of Posy Lake, a small fishing lake surrounded by mixed conifer and aspen forest. There is no garbage service. Please - Pack It In Pack It Out.


ELEVATION:

8,600 feet

FACILITIES:

-22 units - auto/tent and trailer units - sites can accommodate trailers up to 24 feet in length
-One group site with capacity up to 50 people
-Drinking water near each site
-Fire pits
-Vault toilets
-Fish cleaning station
-Separate day use area with picnic tables, drinking water, dock and vault toilet

OPERATING SEASON:

The primary camping season is from May 19 through September 9, 2008.

FEE:

$8.00 per night. $35.00 per night for group area. No charge for day use area.

RESERVATIONS:

Group reservations are required. Make reservations online, or call 1-877-444-6777

ATTRACTIONS:

-Fishing
-Lake (no power boats)
-Boat ramp and boat docks
-Floating, rafting, kayaking
-Trailhead - Posy Lake Trail, Great Western Trail
-Forested setting - aspen on the hillsides provides beautiful fall color around the lake.

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For additional information contact Escalante Ranger District at:
270 West Main
P.O. Box 246
Escalante, Utah
84726
(435) 826-5400

USDA Forest Service - Dixie National Forest
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