Mackinaw
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Mackinaw Campground is located next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins next door at Bowery Creek Campground. Keep reading
It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation. Facilities The campground contains four group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are provided. Several single-family sites are available as well. Most sites have lake views. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Three resorts are located in the Fish Lake Basin, offering camping and fishing supplies, RV parks with hookups, cabin and boat rentals, marinas, gas, restaurants, groceries, laundry facilities and showers. The resorts are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Natural Features The campground sits on a sagebrush-covered hillside above the valley floor and offers views of Fish Lake. Aspen trees forest the site, providing partial shade. Nearby Attractions Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.
The sites · 67
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double | 035 | group standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| DOUBLE | 025 | group standard nonelectric | 125 ft | — | |
| DOUBLE | 026 | group standard nonelectric | 115 ft | — | |
| DOUBLE | 027 | group standard nonelectric | 110 ft | — | |
| DOUBLE | 046 | group standard nonelectric | 75 ft | — | |
| MACK | 029 | group rv area nonelectric | — | — | |
| MACK | 031 | group rv area nonelectric | — | — | |
| MACK | 032 | group rv area nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 002 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 004 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 005 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 008 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 009 | standard nonelectric | 65 ft | — | |
| SING | 010 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| SING | 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 012 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 013 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| SING | 014 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
| SING | 015 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 016 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 017 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 018 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 019 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 020 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 021 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 022 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 023 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 024 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 028 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 030 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| SING | 033 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 034 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 036 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 037 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 038 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 039 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 040 | standard nonelectric | 65 ft | — | |
| SING | 041 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 042 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| SING | 043 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 044 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 045 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| SING | 047 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 048 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 049 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 050 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 051 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 052 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SING | 053 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| SING | 054 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| SING | 055 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 056 | group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| SING | 057 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| SING | 058 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| SING | 059 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| SING | 060 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
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Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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