U.S. Forest Service · Dixie National Forest · UT

Panguitch Lake

Panguitch LakePhoto · Dixie National Forest S. Liermann
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
53Sites
99 ftMax rig

The place

Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System. Recreation Panguitch Lake offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout. Canoeing and kyacking are a popular activity. Two public boat ramps are located on the lake, one on the south shore and the other on the north shore at Wildlife Point. Keep reading

The Markagunt OHV trail system at Panguitch Lake offers 300 miles of routes and trails. Other activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding and hunting. Facilities The campground is located on both the north side and the south side of the highway. The Panguitch lake north is the larger of the two, with single and double campsites and three group sites. The south side is strictly for tent camping (no reservations). Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water. There are no hook-ups available so please fill your tanks at the dumpstation just east of the campground prior to setting up. A horseshoe pit and a volleyball court are on-site, though campers must provide their own net and ball. An amphitheater near the Panguitch group site is available upon request. The campground road and parking spurs are paved. Accessible sites area available on the north side of the campground. No OHV access in or out of the campground including street legal, all OHV's must be trailered. Natural Features The lake is situated high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,400 feet. A forest of ponderosa pines covers the campground, which lies on a hillside about a quarter-mile above the lake. Deer and elk are often seen in the area. Nearby Attractions Panguitch Lake has two public boat landings and is less than 5 minutes from the campground. Great fishing from both a boat and the shore or just hanging out on the beach is enjoyed by many! Panguitch Lake Campground is just 14 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours, wildflower walks, star gazing and awesome views of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater. Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine. Bryce Canyon National Park is 30 minutes away, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking and horse ridng opportunities.

The sites · 53

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BLUEBlue Springsgroup standard nonelectric99 ft
EVEREvergreengroup standard nonelectric20 ft
NORT001tent only nonelectric
NORT002standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT003standard nonelectric30 ft
NORT004standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT005standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT006standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT007standard nonelectric57 ft
NORT008standard nonelectric55 ft
NORT009management47 ft
NORT010standard nonelectric54 ft
NORT011standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT012standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT013standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT014standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT015standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT016standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT017standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT018standard nonelectric54 ft
NORT019standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT020standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT021standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT022standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT023standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT024standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT025standard nonelectric50 ft
NORT026standard nonelectric30 ft
NORT027standard nonelectric35 ft
NORT028standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT029standard nonelectric30 ft
NORT030standard nonelectric50 ft
NORT031standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT032standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT033standard nonelectric54 ft
NORT035standard nonelectric40 ft
NORT036standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT037standard nonelectric47 ft
NORT038standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT039standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT040standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT041tent only nonelectric28 ft
NORT042standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT043standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT044tent only nonelectric39 ft
NORT045standard nonelectric54 ft
NORT046standard nonelectric36 ft
NORT047standard nonelectric38 ft
NORT048standard nonelectric60 ft
NORT049standard nonelectric60 ft
NORTDiscontinued Sitemanagement40 ft
NORTDiscontinued Sitemanagement
PANGPanguitchgroup standard nonelectric20 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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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Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in UT-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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