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.
All sites in the campgroung are single-family sites.
Pit toilets and drinking water are provided during regular operating season. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Water is shut off during shoulder seasons. Campground acess is limited by snow.
This is a high elevation campground, use caution, be prepared for inclement weather.
Street Legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only. Non-street legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only.
There are no electricity, water, or sewer site hookups at the campground.
This is a 'pack it in-pack it out' facility. No garbage services are available. Please bring your own garbage bags.
Camping is limited to 16 days.
Any vehicles or trailers that can not fit in the designated site must be relocated to another site purchased at full site price. Check area map for available free parking.
DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org
Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited: this includes BB guns, slingshots, paintball guns etc. Take these activities outside of the campground please.
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,800 feet on a sagebrush-covered hillside on the valley floor, offering sweeping views of the Aspen, Pine and Cottonwood forest.
Johnson Valley Reservoir is near by, offering fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors enjoy hiking the non-motorized trail from the campground to nearby Tasha Creek and beyond.
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 Recreation Trail exteds around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.
85 S 200 E Glenwood UT 84730
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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.