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Fremont River Ranger District
Fish Lake is the big draw on the Fremont River Ranger District, offering anglers a chance to catch MacKinaw, splake, rainbow and yellow perch. With three resorts, cabin rentals, and campgrounds, visitors can plan to stay awhile.
Other recreation opportunities include picnicking, hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, and sightseeing.
The Fremont River Ranger District also administers the Boulder Mountain area and is the gateway to Capital Reef National Park.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Fremont River Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Fremont River Ranger District
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK CAMPGROUND
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- LOWER BOWNS CAMPGROUND
- LOWER PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
- MACKINAW CAMPGROUND
- OAK CREEK CAMPGROUND
- PAIUTE CAMPGROUND
- ROSEBUD OHV CAMPGROUND
- SINGLETREE CAMPGROUND
- SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND
- TASHA EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
- UPPER PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Fremont River Ranger District
- AQUARIUS GUARD STATION CABIN
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK CAMPGROUND
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- MACKINAW CAMPGROUND
- PAIUTE CAMPGROUND
- ROSEBUD OHV CAMPGROUND
- SINGLETREE CAMPGROUND
- SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND
- TASHA EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
- UPPER PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Fremont River Ranger District
- DOCTOR CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- LOWER BOWNS CAMPGROUND
- SINGLETREE CAMPGROUND
- SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND
- TASHA EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Dispersed Camping
Areas on the Fremont River Ranger District that provide a variety of recreation experiences, including rustic, undeveloped camping.
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| Fees: | No fees |
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Fremont River Ranger District
- BLACK FLAT CUA DISPERSED
- FREMONT RIVER DISPERSED
- MORRELL CUA DISPERSED
- ZEDDS MEADOW CUA DISPERSED
- ZEDDS MEADOW REC SITE
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Fremont River Ranger District
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.
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Fremont River Ranger District
- AQUARIUS GUARD STATION CABIN
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK CAMPGROUND
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- JOE BUSH FISHERMAN PARKING REC SITE
- LAKESIDE FISH CLEANING STATION CUA DISPERSED
- LOWER BOWNS CAMPGROUND
- MACKINAW CAMPGROUND
- MALLARD BAY OVERFLOW REC SITE
- MILL MEADOW RESERVOIR BOAT RAMP REC SITE
- OAK CREEK CAMPGROUND
- PAIUTE CAMPGROUND
- ROSEBUD OHV CAMPGROUND
- TASHA EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
- TWIN CREEKS REC SITE
- UPPER PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
River and Stream Fishing
Check the Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses.
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Fremont River Ranger District
Ice Fishing
Ice fishing opportunities on the Fremont River Ranger District.
Check the Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses.
Areas for Ice Fishing at Fremont River Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Fremont River Ranger District
- BICKNELL BOTTOMS GWT TRAILHEAD
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK TRAILHEAD
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND
- ELKHORN TRAILHEAD
- FISH CREEK TRAILHEAD
- FISHLAKE HIGHTOP (NORTH) TRAILHEAD
- FISHLAKE HIGHTOP (SOUTH) TRAILHEAD
- FORSYTH RESERVOIR TRAILHEAD
- FREMONT RIVER TRAILHEAD
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- HOGAN PASS TRAILHEAD
- IVIE CANYON TRAILHEAD
- LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD
- LAKESHORE NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL
- LAKESIDE FISH CLEANING STATION CUA DISPERSED
- LOWER BOWNS CAMPGROUND
- MACKINAW CAMPGROUND
- OAK CREEK CAMPGROUND
- PAIUTE CAMPGROUND
- PELICAN TRAILHEAD
- POLE CANYON TRAILHEAD
- RILEY SPRINGS TRAILHEAD
- ROSEBUD OHV CAMPGROUND
- RUST SPRING TRAILHEAD
- SAND CREEK GWT TRAILHEAD
- SINGLETREE CAMPGROUND
- SPLATTER CANYON TRAILHEAD
- SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND
- TASHA CREEK TRAILHEAD
- TASHA EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
- TWIN CREEKS REC SITE
- UPPER PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Fremont River Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Fremont River Ranger District
Big Game Hunting
Area open to hunting during Utah state hunting seasons. See Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on big game hunting.
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Fremont River Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
Look to see how many varieties of wildlife you can see. Remember, you are visiting their home so be polite and don't litter or disturb the wildlife.
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Fremont River Ranger District
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK CAMPGROUND
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- MACKINAW CAMPGROUND
- TWIN CREEKS REC SITE
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Fremont River Ranger District
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND
- DOCTOR CREEK CAMPGROUND
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND
- FRYING PAN CAMPGROUND
- LARB HOLLOW OVERLOOK CUA DISPERSED
- LOWER BOWNS CAMPGROUND
- MACKINAW CAMPGROUND
- OAK CREEK CAMPGROUND
- PAIUTE CAMPGROUND
- ROSEBUD OHV CAMPGROUND
- SINGLETREE CAMPGROUND
- SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND
- TWIN CREEKS REC SITE
- UPPER PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
OHV Camping
The Fishlake National Forest has completed a route designation process as shown on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) dated August 2007.
The State of Utah has a reciprocity ATV/OHV licensing agreement with several other states. This link shows a list of states that do not have a reciprocity agreement with Utah. If your state is listed here you must purchase a "Non-Resident Permit".
Help prevent soil erosion and resource damage.
Areas for OHV Camping at Fremont River Ranger District
OHV Open Area Riding
One open riding area is designated on the Fremont River Ranger District. The area known as Velvet Ridge is located north of the community of Torrey. Open Area Riding Map The area is 189 acres.
OHV Road Riding
The Fishlake National Forest has completed a route designation process as shown on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) dated August 2007.
The State of Utah has a reciprocity ATV/OHV licensing agreement with several other states. This link shows a list of states that do not have a reciprocity agreement with Utah. If your state is listed here you must purchase a "Non-Resident Permit".
Help prevent soil erosion and resource damage.
Areas for OHV Road Riding at Fremont River Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
The Fishlake National Forest has completed a route designation process as shown on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) dated August 2007.
The State of Utah has a reciprocity ATV/OHV licensing agreement with several other states. This link shows a list of states that do not have a reciprocity agreement with Utah. If your state is listed here you must purchase a "Non-Resident Permit".
Help prevent soil erosion and resource damage.
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Fremont River Ranger District
Visitor Programs
Areas for Visitor Programs at Fremont River Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Fremont River Ranger District
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Fremont River Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Check the Utah State Boating website for more information on boating in Utah.
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Fremont River Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Check the Utah State Boating website for more information on boating in Utah.
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Fremont River Ranger District
Snowmobiling
The Fish Lake area on the Fremont River Ranger District offers both groomed and non-groomed snowmobile areas around Fish Lake, Johnson Valley Reservoir and Mt. Terrill to the northwest.
| Current Conditions: | No Snow. |
|---|---|
| Status: | Open |
| Status description: | Currently no snow |
| Best Season: | Winter |