Posey Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed

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.

Campground Map

Facilities

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

At a Glance

Reservations:	or by calling 1-877-444-6777 Some single sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Fees:	or current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
Open Season:	Late May - Early September
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	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
Closest Towns:	Escalante, Utah
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Escalante Interagency Visitor Center: (435) 826-5499

General Information

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.

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Accommodates RVs up to 24 feet in length
No hook ups
No dump station

Group Camping

1 group site will accommodate 35 people

Lake and Pond Fishing

Check the Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses. https://wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/main-fishing-page.html

Cleaning Station

Yes

Viewing Scenery

Picnicking

There are 4 day use or picnic sites with tables and fire rings.

Boating - Non-Motorized

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
Type of Craft	Non-motorized boats

Posey Lake Campground

Facilities

At a Glance

General Information