Paiute Campground
Fishlake National Forest
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.
Need to Know
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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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 Recreation Trail exteds around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.
Contact Information
Mailing
85 S 200 E Glenwood UT 84730
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 041, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
