Paiute Campground
The place
Paiute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience. Paiute Campground is located near Johnson Valley Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. 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 alos enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Keep reading
Boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving are popular activities. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins near by. 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 exteds around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation. Facilities All sites in the campgroung are single-family sites. Pit toilets and drinking water are provided during regular operating season. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Water is shut off during shoulder seasons. Campground acess is limited by snow. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 8,800 feet on a sagebrush-covered hillside on the valley floor, offering sweeping views of the Aspen, Pine and Cottonwood forest. Nearby Attractions Johnson Valley Reservoir is near by, offering fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors enjoy hiking the non-motorized trail from the campground to nearby Tasha Creek and beyond.
The sites · 48
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 002 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 003 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 004 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 005 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 006 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 007 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 008 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 009 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 010 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 011 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 012 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 013 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 014 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 015 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 016 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 017 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 018 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 019 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 020 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 021 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 022 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 023 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 024 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 025 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 026 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 027 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 028 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 029 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 030 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 031 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 032 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 033 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 034 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 035 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 036 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 037 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 038 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 039 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 040 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 041 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 042 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 043 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 044 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 045 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 046 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 047 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | ||
| 048 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
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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