Mackinaw

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Fishlake National Forest Fees: Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: [email protected] Phone: 435-979-6868 Season: May to September Status: closed Reservations: Reservations required for half of the sites can be made through the Recreation.gov or by calling them toll-free at 1-877-444-6777 or visiting Mackinaw Campground on rec.gov . Half of the sites are… Overview Mackinaw Campground is located next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah at an elevation of 9,000 feet. 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 also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins next door at Bowery Creek Campground. 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 Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation. Facilities The campground contains four group sites that can… Getting there: From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast 9 miles to the campground. Rules: No OHV riding in campground Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. Pets are required to be on a leash. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231921 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov

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