Paiute Campground
Paiute Campground is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 38.61748, -111.65302
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Paiute Campground
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 Recreation Trail exteds around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation. Facilities 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. 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. Near
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 44 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 624 designated routes (437 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paiute Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Paiute Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Tasha Equestrian Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Tasha Equestrian Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Tasha Equestrian | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Frying Pan Campground | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.