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Fishlake National Forest > Recreational Activities > Camping in the Fish Lake Basin
Camping in the Fish Lake Basin
Frequently Asked Questions | Location | Elevation | Season | Facilities | Restrictions | Maps and Fees | Reservable and Non-Reservable Sites | Management | Emergency Contacts | Services | Private Resorts
Fish Lake Basin Campgrounds
Campgrounds in the area
Dr. Creek Campground
Machinaw Campground
Bowery Creek Campground
Frying Pan Campground
Tasha Equestrian Campground
Paiute Campground
Location:
Fish Lake is located in south-central Utah along the Fishlake Scenic Byway (U-25)
35 miles southeast of Richfield via U-24 and U-25 (Open year-round)
20 miles northeast of Loa via U-24 and U-25 (Open year-round)
35 miles northwest of Loa via U-72 and U-25 (Open May - October, weather permitting)
Elevation:
8,900 feet
Season:
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Facilities:
Tables
Fire Rings
Water
Restrooms & Showers
Shower facility is located in the Mackinaw Campground.
Campers in any of the campgrounds can use this facility.
Dump station - Located at the Dr. Creek Campground.
Garbage bins - Located at the Dr. Creek Campground and along U-25 just south
of the Bowery Creek Campground.
No electrical or sewer hook-ups.
Telephones
Restrictions:
Camping is limited to 10 days at:
Doctor Creek Campground
Mackinaw Campground
Bowery Campground
Camping is limited to 14 days at Frying Pan Campground.
Camping is limited to 60 days at Paiute Parking.
Twin Creeks Picnic Area is for day use only. Camping is not permitted.
ATVs are not allowed in the campgrounds.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Maps & Fees:
Fish Lake Area Map
Doctor Creek Campground
Mackinaw Campground
Bowery Campground
Frying Pan
Piute Parking
Twin Creeks Picnic Area (No Overnight Camping - Day Use Only)
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Lands Recreation Pass:
A 50% discount will be given on use fees for single sites only.
Reservable Sites:
Half of the campsites at Fish Lake are reservable.
All reservations are taken through the National
Recreation Reservation Service.
Phone: (877) 444-6777
Tdd: (877) 833-6777
Problems with reservations: (888) 488-1474
Individual campsites can be reserved up to 240 days in advance.
Group facilities can be reserved up to 360 days in advance.
A reservation fee of $9.00 is charged for each site and is non-refundable.
A cancellation fee of $10.00 is charged on each site canceled.
Non-Reservable Sites:
Half of the camp sites at Fish Lake are available on a first-come first first-served
basis. Reservations are not required for these sites.
Management:
The campgrounds are managed under special use permit by High Country Recreation.
Campground hosts are located in each campground to answer any of your questions
and to help you with any problems. For phone inquiries during the summer months,
contact the area managers at (435) 638-1069.
Dial 911.
Phones are located in each campground and at the private resorts.
Services:
Three private resorts located in the Fish Lake Basin offer:
Camping and fishing supplies
RV parks with hook-ups
Cabin and boat rentals
Limited groceries
Dining facilities
Laundromat
Showers
Private Resorts:
Bowery Haven Resort (435) 638-1040
Fish Lake Lodge (435) 638-1000
Lakeside Resort (435) 638-1000
USDA Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 21 January 2009 at 13:25:04 EST