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Rex Reservoir Trailhead

Overview
Rex Reservoir Trailhead is located 19.2 miles from Salina, Utah. The trailhead is near the east side of the reservoir at the junction of Forest Roads 053 and 050.

Facilities
Facilities include a vault restroom, an information kiosk and a very small natural surface dirt parking area.

Natural Features
The trailhead is situated in a sage flat overlooking Rex Reservoir at an elevation of about 7,280 feet.

Recreation
The trailhead provides access to the main Paiute 01 trail. Popular activities include fishing, hunting, dispersed camping, hiking, viewing scenery, and OHV riding on designated routes. Please pack-out all you pack-in. Camping stay limit is 16 days/15 nights.

General Information

April - November

Please refrain from cutting or breaking branches around dispersed campsites. Kindly bring your own firewood to help preserve the natural environment and camping experience.
Camping stay limit is 16 days, 15 nights. After that you must relocate at least 5 road miles away if you wish to continue camping.
Camp at least 200 feet from lakes, rivers and streams to protect water quality.
Follow local fire restrictions and fully extinguish campfires before leaving.
Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.
Use designated vault toilet to protect natural environment and wildlife.
Use existing sites and park only on durable surfaces (not vegetation)
Avoid creating new trails or campsites
Store food properly in bear-proof containers.
All motorized travel is restricted to designated travel routes. Cross country travel, driving around closed gates and width restriction barriers, and driving on meadows is prohibited.
All OHVs are required to be registered and display sticker or permit

Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife or other visitors
Yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and controlling your dog
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.

Side view of the Fishlake Supervisors office and Richfield Ranger District office building and Forest sign

Address: 115 East 900 North Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: (435) 896-9233
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Rex Reservoir is located about 19.4 miles south and east of Salina Utah. In Salina at the junction of Main Street and State Street, head south on State Street for approximately 2 miles until you reach I-70. Turn left (east) onto I-70 east-bound from Salina, for approximately 6.5 miles. Exit I-70 at Gooseberry Road (Exit 63) and then turn right (south) on the Gooseberry Road (County Road #640), a two-lane paved road, for 4 miles. Turn right onto FR037 for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto FR050 for 6.3 miles. Watch for signs. See the google maps link below.

Google Map Directions