Paiute Campground

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Fishlake National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Fishlake National Forest Fees: This is a first come first serve campground. Sites cannot be reserved on Rec.gov. However thus far campground has never been full. Season: May to Until snow closes the road. Status: closed Overview Paiute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience. Paiute Campground is located near Johnson Valley Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers alos enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving are popular activities. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins near by. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. The popular Lakeshore National… Getting there: Piute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience. Rules: Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. OHVs are allowed in the campgrounds. Pets are required to be on a leash. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10234967 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.