Posey Lake Campground
This campground is adjacent to Posey Lake, a small fishing lake. Posey Lake has a boat ramp for non-motorized boating and two docks. There are two hiking trails that start in the campground. Access to the Great Western Trail from the campground allows hiking, biking, and horse riding.
General Information
Facilities
- Posey Lake Campground map
- 21 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings/grills, and bear box
- 1 group site (up to 35 people) with picnic tables, fire ring/grill, and bear proof storage box
- Drinking water (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
- Vault toilets
- No garbage disposal, please pack it out
Late May - Early September
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Campfires in developed fire pits only
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Dogs must be on leash
- ATV’s and non-street legal UTVs are allowed at the day use area on the south end of the lake and at campsites 2, 3, and 4. Street legal UTVs are allowed throughout the campground but must stay on roads and spurs.
- Maximum length of stay: 14 days
$16 + depending on site type, number of vehicles and number of visitors.
- for current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
Dogs must be on leash.
Contact Name: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Contact Phone: (435) 826-5499
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.934839
Longitude: -111.694129
Directions
From Escalante, turn north on 300 East. At 0.7 miles, the road will fork, stay right. After 3.5 miles the road will turn to dirt and is now called Forest Road 153 (FR 153). At 13.6 miles the road will fork, turn left on FR 154 and follow signs to Posey Lake Campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
There are 4 day use or picnic sites with tables and fire rings.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Check the Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses.
Cleaning Station: Yes
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Posey Lake is within walking distance from the campground. There is a boat launch and two floating docks. The lake is fairly small but being out on a boat is ideal for fishing and bird watching.
Launch Ramps: Yes
Picnicking - Single Info
There are 4 day use or picnic sites with tables and fire rings.
