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Campground. High elevation. Be prepared for cold weather. Campground is adjacent to Fishlake Scenic Byway. Evening programs are held on weekends from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
At a Glance
Operational Hours:
Quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Fees
America the Beautiful Pass: One 50% discount will be given on use fees for single sites only. Half of the campsites are reservable, half are first-come first-served. All reservations are through recreation.gov; telephone 1-877-444-6777, Tdd 1-877-833-6777. Single sites: $15 day Double Sites: $30 day Additional vehicle: $7.50 day
Open Season:
May
Restrictions:
No ATV riding in campground or in the Fish Lake basin. Camping is limited to 10 consecutive days. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am (Mountain Time).
Closest Towns:
Richfield, Utah and Loa, Utah
Water:
Drinking water.
Restroom:
Flush Toilets, Shower facilities
Operated By:
High Country Recreation. Area Manager Telephone: 435-638-1069. Campground host in campground.
General Information
Directions: Fish Lake is located in south-central utah along the Fishlake Scenic Byway (U-25) 35 miles southeast of Richfield via U-24 and U-25 (open year around); 20 miles northeast of Loa, utah via U-24 and U-25 (open year around); 35 miles northwest of Loa, utah via u-72 and U-25 (open May through October, weather permitting).
Reservations required for half of the sites can be made through the National Reservation System by calling them toll-free at 1-877-444-6777 or visiting their web site: www.recreation.gov. Half of the sites are first-come first-served.
Look to see how many varities of wildlife you can see. Remember, you are visiting their home so be polite and don't litter or disturb the wildlife.
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Scenic Driving
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Scenic Driving
Fishlake Scenic Byway (U-25) begins at the junction of U-24 and ends at the junction of U-72. Scenic sites include Fish Lake, the Fish Lake Lodge, Johnson Valley Reservoir, Zedd's Meadow and Mill Meadow Reservoir. Approximate driving time is one hour. Visitors will want to keep their cameras loaded and ready for snapshops of panoramic views and frequent wildlife sightings.
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