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Mill Meadow Reservoir Boat Ramp Rec Site

Overview
Mill Meadow Reservoir is a 156-acre impoundment of the Fremont River and UM Creek. The rec site is located about 12 miles northeast of Loa, Utah at an elevation of 7,700 feet. The reservoir is entirely dedicated to irrigation use, and water levels can drop as water is released during the irrigation season. Water levels will rise again during mid-summer when water is released from Fish Lake, Johnson Reservoir, and Forsyth Reservoir.  

Facilities
A small boat ramp is available for launching both small, motorized, and non-motorized watercraft, and a restroom is located on the point between the Fremont and UM arms of the reservoir. There are no nearby campgrounds, though dispersed camping is allowed on the east shore along the Fremont River, upstream of the reservoir.

Recreation
Popular activities in the area include fishing, boating, hiking, dispersed camping, OHV road riding and wildlife viewing. 

General Information

The Mill Meadow Reservoir fishery is managed through annual stocking of "catchable"-sized (8-10 inches) rainbow trout. This reservoir is also unique because it harbors a large population of wild brown trout that are sustained by dense numbers in the tributary streams. Due to its location downstream of Fish Lake and Johnson Reservoir, Mill Meadow often contains abundant populations of Utah suckers, Utah chubs, and yellow perch. For more information and to see current stocking reports, please visit the Division of Wildlife Resources Fish UTAH website

The reservoir is open from April to October.  The recreation area is open year-round.

Open 24 hours/day

-Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.

-Use designated vault toilet to protect natural environment and wildlife.

-Stay on designated roads, and trails as shown on kiosk and designated forest service maps.

-All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.

-If camping, the stay limit is 16-days, 15-nights. After that time, campers must relocate at least 5 road miles away if you wish to continue camping.

No fees are required for this site

  • Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
  • Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
  • Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife, livestock or other visitors.

Fremont River Ranger District Office Building Fishlake National Forest located in Loa, UT

Address: 138 South Main Street Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 836-2800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.50509167

Longitude: -111.5631333

Elevation

7,723

Directions

Mill Meadow Reservoir Boat Ramp Rec Site is approximately 12.5 miles north of Loa, Utah. Starting from the center of Loa, travel North on Main Street for 0.6 miles. Turn right on UT-72 (500 N) for 9.6 miles. Turn left on FR036 for 2.3 miles. Destination is on the left (west) side of the road. 

Click here for Google Map Directions 

Parking

Paved road to boat ramp 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Boating - Motorized Info

Mill Meadow Reservoir is one of three bodies of water on the Fishlake National Forest that allow motorized boating. 

Last updated May 15th, 2025