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United States

Department of

Agriculture

Forest

Service

Intermountain

Region

Ogden, Utah

THE NATIONAL FORESTS

America’s

Great

Outdoors 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 4

Camping and Picnicking on the

National Forests of Utah

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Salt Lake City

Vernal

Provo

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This Land is Your Land

This guide is provided as an 

introduction to the the camping 

and picnicking opportunities in the 

National Forests of the Intermountain Region. More detailed information can be obtained from each 

National Forest offi ce listed. Two 

key documents that you may wish to 

request are the “National Forest Visitor Map” and the “Travel Map” for 

the Forest you are interested in.

The Intermountain Region 

of the Forest Service encompasses 

National Forests in Utah, Nevada, 

southern Idaho, western Wyoming, 

and parts of Colorado and California. This Region boasts rugged 

mountains, fertile valleys, rivers, deserts, varied wildlife, campgrounds, 

wildernesses, adventure, solitude, 

and scenery enough to saturate your 

aesthetic cravings.

A National Forest is more than 

trees and camping, hiking, fi shing, 

and hunting. You can enjoy the 

magnifi cence of the mountains; the 

serenity of the wilderness; the thrill 

of skiing and kayaking; the miracles 

of spring fl owers, baby animals, and 

majestic big game; the sound of 

birds; a camping trip; and the fun of 

a summer picnic in your National 

Forest–the Land of Many Uses.

So, leave your stress behind 

and spend time with nature. In a 

few hours from any place in the 

Intermountain Region you can pull 

into a National Forest campground. 

Pitch your tent and spend a great 

get-away weekend fi shing for the 

big ones or dabbling a hook in the 

stream, swimming, canoeing, and 

cooking over a campfi re.

You want to go farther from 

civilization? Space for backpacking 

is almost limitless. Please consult 

Forest Service maps and handouts 

for information on where 

to go and how 

to get there.

Feeling 

adverturesome? White 

water river 

running, big 

game hunting, 

winter camp 

outs and 

sports, mountain climbing, 

and horseback 

riding are 

challenges to be explored in your 

multiple-use National Forests.

For those who prefer a less 

robust trip, how about a scenic 

drive, photography excursion, bird 

watching, or a picnic? All these 

experiences–and more–await you.

Woodcutting, a popular family 

outing in the Intermountain Region, 

starts early in the summer and continues through the fall. Contact your 

local Ranger District for information and a woodcutting permit.

These suggestions only scratch 

the surface. When you play in a 

National Forest, let your imagination lead you to exciting (and safe) 

adventures in the out-of-doors.

Roads take you and bring you 

back from far-fl ung corners of your 

National Forests. Every road serves 

many users. Some roads invite you 

to enter the Forest while others, 

closed after timber hauling, mineral 

extraction, or other uses, ask you 

not to intrude. Often times these 

roads are closed to provide privacy 

and protection for animals. In the 

springtime, wild mothers prefer 

to give birth to their young away 

from the prying eyes of humans. 

Sometimes, the fl owers and grasses 

need to grow untrampled by visitors. 

Closed roads invite you to explore 

on foot rather than in your vehicle. 

As stewards of the National 

Forests, heed the “closed-road” 

signs, but follow and enjoy the 

open roads as they beckon you to 

outdoor adventures. Remember, 

Tread Lightly, protect the earth, and 

have fun!

Each generation becomes the 

custodian rather than the absolute 

owner of National Forest resources, 

and each generation has the obligation to pass this inheritance on 

intact. You and the Forest Service are 

partners in seeing that the National 

Forests fulfi ll and magnify the intent 

of their creation. Your partnership 

decrees the right to enjoy, but not 

destroy, any facet of the National 

Forest.

Forest Supervisors, District 

Rangers, their staffs, and volunteers, live and work in the National 

Forests. They will answer your questions, serve your needs when you 

visit a National Forest, and dedicate 

themselves to protecting these 

lands–your lands. So, as part owner 

in this public resource, you are challenged to protect and use wisely all 

facets of your National Forests.

AMERICAN FORK

 BEAVER

BRIGHAM CITY

 BRYCE CANYON

CEDAR BREAKS

CEDAR CITY

DELTA

ECHO JUNCTION

EMERY

 EVANSTON, WY

FILLMORE

GREEN RIVER

HEBER CITY

KANAB

LOGAN

MANILA

MANTI

MOAB

MONTICELLO

NEPHI

OGDEN

PAGE, AZ

PANGUITCH

PARK CITY

PRICE

PROVO

RICHFIELD

ROOSEVELT

ST. GEORGE

SALINA

SALT LAKE CITY

SNOWVILLE

TOOELE

VERNAL

WENDOVER

GLEN CANYON

BULLFROG BASIN

GRAND CANYON NATL. PARK

NORTH RIM

FLAMING GORGE DAM

(Visitors Center)

CAPITOL REEF

NATIONAL PARK

CANYONLANDS NATL. PARK

(Ranger Station)

BEAVER 166

BRIGHAM CITY 88 254

BRYCE CANYON 228 70 316

272 302 360 327

201 167 279 120 235

CEDAR BREAKS 215 49 303 56 352 178

CEDAR CITY 218 52 306 78 354 199 21

DELTA 101 93 189 163 296 187 142 133

ECHO JUNCTION 74 222 59 284 328 257 271 274 158

EMERY 142 122 230 164 204 137 172 174 116 198

EVANSTON, WY 108 256 93 318 362 291 305 308 192 34 232

FILLMORE 109 57 197 127 276 170 106 109 36 165 96 199

200 331 200 373 339 308 381 380 281 142 209 108 288

349 191 437 155 409 275 142 157 284 405 285 439 248 494

267 242 355 223 154 91 270 294 252 323 181 357 232 334 372

GREEN RIVER 150 180 238 222 119 92 230 232 174 206 82 240 154 217 343 123

HEBER CITY 32 180 104 242 286 307 229 232 116 42 156 76 123 168 363 281 164

KANAB 271 113 359 77 331 197 64 79 205 327 207 361 170 416 78 315 265 285

LOGAN 113 279 25 341 385 314 328 331 214 84 255 104 222 212 462 380 263 129 384

MANILA 190 353 167 395 361 368 402 405 303 108 231 74 310 34 516 356 239 150 438 178

MANTI 91 106 179 148 256 121 155 158 92 147 76 181 80 253 269 212 134 105 191 204 275

MOAB 206 236 294 270 66 145 285 288 230 262 138 296 210 273 399 166 53 220 321 319 295 190

MONTICELLO 259 289 347 304 41 198 338 341 283 315 191 349 263 326 368 113 109 273 290 372 348 243 53

NEPHI 53 113 141 175 283 148 162 165 49 109 103 143 56 232 296 239 161 67 218 166 254 43 217 270

OGDEN 67 233 21 295 339 268 282 285 168 38 209 72 176 180 416 334 217 80 338 46 146 158 273 326 120

PAGE, AZ 346 188 434 152 256 327 139 154 281 402 282 435 245 491 153 240 340 360 75 459 513 266 268 215 293 413

PANGUITCH 204 46 292 24 320 144 32 62 139 260 140 294 103 349 145 241 198 218 67 317 371 124 254 307 151 271 142

PARK CITY 51 199 87 261 305 234 248 251 135 31 175 65 142 173 382 300 183 19 304 112 139 124 239 292 86 66 379 237

PRICE 87 177 175 219 185 138 227 229 149 143 55 177 151 154 340 180 63 101 262 200 176 99 119 172 104 154 337 195 120

PROVO 13 153 101 215 259 188 202 205 89 69 129 103 96 195 336 254 137 27 258 126 177 78 193 246 40 80 333 191 46 74

RICHFIELD 127 59 215 101 243 90 109 111 87 183 63 217 67 272 222 183 121 141 144 240 294 47 177 230 74 194 219 77 160 118 114

ROOSEVELT 129 260 201 302 268 221 309 312 210 139 138 167 217 71 423 263 146 97 345 226 93 173 202 255 161 180 420 278 116 83 124 201

ST. GEORGE 271 105 359 126 414 246 74 53 186 327 227 361 162 436 161 343 285 285 83 384 458 211 341 373 218 338 158 115 304 282 258 164 365

SALINA 110 76 198 118 226 82 125 128 70 166 46 200 50 255 239 182 104 125 161 223 277 30 160 213 57 177 236 94 143 101 97 17 184 181

SALT LAKE CITY 32 198 56 260 304 224 247 250 133 52 174 86 141 194 381 299 182 48 303 81 160 123 238 291 85 35 378 236 31 119 45 159 145 303 142

SNOWVILLE 134 300 50 362 406 326 349 352 235 105 276 139 243 247 483 401 284 150 405 63 213 225 340 393 187 67 480 338 133 221 147 261 247 405 244 102

TOOELE 56 194 90 273 338 258 243 235 102 86 208 120 137 228 394 323 206 82 316 115 194 141 272 325 98 69 391 249 65 143 69 172 179 288 155 34 136

VERNAL 158 290 225 332 298 251 340 342 239 169 168 145 247 41 453 293 176 128 375 256 63 212 232 285 191 207 450 308 146 113 154 231 30 395 214 175 277 209

WENDOVER 152 297 176 375 424 344 346 338 205 172 294 206 240 314 488 419 302 168 418 201 280 243 358 411 197 155 485 343 151 239 165 274 265 391 257 120 157 103 295

ZION NATL. PARK 277 111 365 84 372 204 71 59 192 333 214 367 168 423 119 301 272 291 41 390 445 198 328 331 224 344 116 74 308 269 264 151 352 43 168 309 411 294 382 397

UTAH

CAPITOL REEF

NATIONAL PARK

GRAND CANYON NATL. PARK NORTH RIM

GLEN CANYON

BULLFROG BASIN

FLAMING GORGE DAM (Visitors Center)

CANYONLANDS NATL. PARK (Ranger Station)

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Use the National Recreation 

Reservation Service (NRRS) 

for some Forest Service 

Recreation Sites

Selected camp sites throughout the Intermountain and other 

Forest Service Regions are available for reservation. Campground reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-

833-6777, or on line at www.reserveusa.com.

Over the phone, operators will either take your reservation for a 

specifi c site or help you fi nd a site to your liking. A user fee and service 

charge can be made via major credit card or check.

Contact the Forest Service or NRRS for more information and to 

learn which facilities are included in this service.

Become a National

Forest Volunteer

Wildfi res:

We Can’t Stop Them Without Your Help

Carelessness – Wildland “Enemy #1.” Each year, the number of wildfi res 

increase. Why? Because forest users–well meaning people–haven’t been careful when fi re danger is high. You can be a part of the fi re prevention team by 

knowing a few facts, and following a few simple rules:

● Don’t throw burning objects–like cigarettes or matches–from any 

vehicle.

● Parking over dry grass may cause a fi re. Hot exhaust pipes, catalytic 

converters, and muffl ers are as dangerous as a match.

● When you camp or walk through wildland areas, follow fi re safety 

rules. Above all, never leave any fi re until it is completely out.

● Learn the facts about fi res: how they start, what conditions favor 

them. 

● Don’t start any fi re when the fi re danger is high.

On a hot, dry day, two seconds of carelessness could destroy trees, brush, 

animals, homes, and lives. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU . . . STOP AND 

THINK!

I Pledge to TREAD LIGHTLY on 

public and private lands by:

T raveling only where motorized 

vehicles are permitted and never 

blazing my own trail. R especting the rights of hikers, 

skiers, campers, and others to 

enjoy their activities undisturbed. E ducating myself by obtaining 

travel maps and regulations from 

public agencies, complying with 

signs and barriers, and asking 

owners’ permission to cross 

private property. A voiding streams, lakeshores, 

meadows, muddy roads and 

trails, steep hillsides, wildlife, and 

livestock. D riving responsibly to protect 

the environment and preserve 

opportunities to enjoy my vehicle 

on wild lands.

Thanks,

TREAD LIGHTLY!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

prohibits discrimination in all its programs and 

activities on the basis of race, color, national 

origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political 

beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family 

status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all 

programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 

alternative means for communication of program 

information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) 

should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at 

(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To fi le a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, 

Director, Offi ce of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, 

Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, 

SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 

720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal 

opportunity provider and employer.

The Forest Service is looking 

for volunteers and has opportunities for almost everyone – retirees, 

professionals, housewives, students, 

and young people, as well as service 

clubs and organizations. If you like 

people and care about our country’s 

natural resources, the Forest Service 

needs your time and talents.

Some volunteers work fulltime for several months, while 

others donate a few hours a day each 

week, or contribute a “one time” 

service. Students may volunteer to 

earn college credits through a college-approved Intern program.

The Forest Service and the 

volunteer negotiate an agreement 

stating what responsibilities and 

benefi ts have been agreed upon. All 

volunteers are covered by the Federal 

Tort Claims Act and the Federal 

Worker’s Compensation Act.

If you are interested in 

becoming a Forest Service volunteer, please contact a local Forest 

Service offi ce. You may also access 

our volunteer directory on our web 

site at: www.fs.fed.us/r4/volunteer/

index.html.
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Enjoy the

Ashley

National Forest

The Forest

The Ashley National Forest 

includes 1,384,131 acres located in 

northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. It falls into three 

geographical areas: the east-west 

range of the Uinta Mountains, the 

Wyoming Basin, and the Tavaputs 

Plateau. Forest elevations range from 

6,000 to 13,500 feet.

Recreation 

Opportunities

There is a wide variety of recreation opportunities on the Forest 

including hiking and horseback 

riding in wilderness and back country; hunting big and small game; 

fi shing in streams, rivers, lakes, and 

ponds; camping and picnicking; 

boating and fl oating; rock hounding; gathering forest products; and 

driving for pleasure. Scenery in the 

Uinta Mountains is outstanding. 

Major recreation attractions are the 

High Uintas Wilderness, Flaming 

Gorge National Recreation Area, 

Sheep Creek Canyon Geological 

Area, and the Flaming Gorge-Uinta 

National Scenic Byway.

The High Uintas Wilderness 

covers over 456,700 acres in the 

Wasatch-Cache and Ashley National 

Forests. Elevations range from 8,000 

to 13,528 feet atop Kings Peak, the 

highest in Utah. The Uintas defy 

the trend of most mountain ranges 

in North America by running eastwest from Colorado to the Wasatch 

Mountains. The Wilderness is accessible from July through September. 

Numerous marked trails offer backpackers and horse packers wilderness 

adventure ranging from moderate to 

strenuous. There are numerous trailheads and campgrounds from which 

trips can begin. Visitors may arrange 

for horses, guides, and equipment 

with many concessionaires in the 

towns listed below.

Flaming Gorge National 

Recreation Area lies in the northeast 

part of the Forest. Flaming Gorge 

Reservoir extends almost 90 miles 

into Wyoming, offering great 

boating and fi shing opportunities. 

Record breaking German brown 

trout, large lake trout, mackinaw, 

and rainbow trout are regularly 

taken from the waters of the reservoir. The Green River below the 

dam is a Blue Ribbon trout stream. 

The Little Hole National Recreation Trail parallels the river for 7.3 

miles from Flaming Gorge Dam to 

the Little Hole day-use area. River 

running this section of the Green 

River is another favorite pastime for 

visitors. Equipment is available from 

nearby concessionaires. The Flaming 

Gorge National Recreation Area 

is accessible throughout the year 

via paved roads. Visitor centers are 

located at Red Canyon and Flaming 

Gorge Dam.

Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area is approximately fi ve miles 

south of Manila, Utah, and is part 

of the Flaming Gorge National 

Recreation Area. The spectacular 

canyon is fi lled with twisted, folded 

rock formations. During the fi rst 

two weeks of September, kokanee 

salmon run from Flaming Gorge 

Reservoir to spawn the Sheep Creek.

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KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Showers, open to non-campers ($2.00)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would 

like more information or detailed maps of the 

Ashley National Forest, please contact one of 

the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Ashley National Forest

355 North Vernal Avenue

Vernal UT 84078

(435) 789-1181

Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger Districts

85 West Main

PO Box 981

Duchesne UT 84021

(435) 738-2482

Roosevelt Offi ce 

(435) 722-5018

Vernal Ranger District

355 North Vernal Avenue

Vernal UT 84078

(435) 789-1181

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Intersection Highways 43 & 44

PO Box 279

Manila UT 84046

(435) 784-3445

Ashley NF web site: www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley

Gorge-Uintas National Scenic 

Byway, you pass through one of the 

richest areas for wildlife and their 

fossilized ancestors in the western 

United States. Visitors stopping in 

at any of the Byway’s orientation 

centers, overlooks, or nature trails, 

can explore an unusual diversity of 

ecosystems both past and present.

Lodging is available in some of 

the canyons along the south slope 

of the Uinta Mountains and at the 

Flaming Gorge National Recreation 

Area. Supplies and services, including restaurants, lodging, gas, and 

groceries, can be found in the towns 

of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Vernal, 

Manila, Dutch John, Green River, 

and Rock Springs, Utah.

ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST

Recreation Site Information

 1 FIREHOLE 6100 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A A • 40 5,8,1,3,29 B7

 2 BUCKBOARD CROSSING 6100 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A A • 68 1,3,5,6,9,10 B6

 3 LUCERNE VALLEY 6100 May-Sep F,A,H,J,T,U A,H F,B,K,T,U A A • 147 1,3,5,6,9,10 D6

 4 CARMEL/ NAVAJO CLIFFS 6500 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 1,2,16,23,26 D5

 5 ANTELOPE FLATS 6100 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,J F,C,K,T,U A A • 126 1,3,5,8,29 D6

 6 MUSTANG RIDGE 6200 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A,H,J A A 73 1,3,5,8,29 D7

 7 DRIPPING SPRING 6000 Yr.round F,A,H,J,T,U A,H F,A,K,T,U A A 25 1,2,7,27 D7

 7 SPILLWAY 5600 May-Oct F A 1,2,5,7,17 D7

 7 FLAMING GORGE DAM 6100 May-Oct A C • 1,3,24 D7

 8 SPIRIT LAKE 10,000 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 24 1,3,11,12,17,27 D4

 9 PALISADES MEMORIAL PARK 7000 Jun-Sep A,H A 3 16,23,26 D5

 10 BROWNE LAKE 8200 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 8 1,3,7,17 D5

 11 SHEEP CREEK BAY 8600 May-Sep F,A,H,U H C 1,3,5,24 D6

 12 HIDEOUT CANYON 6100 May-Sep F,A,H,J,T A,H A A 19 1,3,8,17,20 D6

 13 DEEP CREEK 7800 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 17 1,2,27 D6

 14 DOWD SPRING OVERLOOK PICNIC 7600 May-Sep A,H A 4 17 D6

 15 RED CANYON VISITOR CENTER 7400 Jun-Sep A B • 17,28 D6

 16 GREENS LAKE 7400 May-Sep F,A,H,J,T,U A,H F,A,K,T,U 20 1,3,10,12,17 D6

 16 CANYON RIM 7400 May-Sep F,A,H,J,T,U A,H A A • 18 17,26,27 D6

 16 GOOSENECK 6100 May-Sep F,A,H,T A 6 1,3,20,27 D6

 16 SKULL CREEK 7600 May-Sep F,A,H,J,T,U A A 17 2,17,27 D6

 17 CEDAR SPRINGS 6100 May-Sep B,F,J,T,U A,H A A 21 1,3,5,6,9,10 D6

 17 FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL 6900 Jun-Oct F,C,H,J,T,U A,H C • 94 1,3,10,12,17,28 D6

 * DUTCH JOHN DRAW 6100 May-Sep F,A,K,T,U A,K F,A,K,T,U A 1 1,3,8 D6

 17 DEER RUN 6200 May-Sep F,C,H,J,T,U A,H C C • 19 1,3,5,6,9,10,29 D6

 17 ARCH DAM 6100 May-Sep F,A,K,T,U F,A,K,T,U A A 4 1,2,3,7,10,12 D6

 18 LODGEPOLE 8100 May-Sep F,B,J,T,U B A A • 35 27 D7

 19 EAST PARK 9000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 21 1,3,5,27 E6

 20 IRON MINE 7200 May-Sep F,A,T,U A,H F,A,H A A 26 1,2,27 F1

 21 HADES 7100 May-Sep F,A,T,U A,H A A 17 1,2,17,27 F1

 22 ASPEN 7000 May-Sep F,A,T,U A,H F,A,H A A 33 1,2,16,27 F1

 23 UPPER STILLWATER (SOUTH FORK) 8200 May-Sep F,B,J,T,U B,H F,B,T,U,J A B 19 1,2,4,16,17,21,27 F2

 24 YELLOWPINE 7600 May-Sep F,C,T,U,J C,H F,J,C A B • 29 1,2,19,27 F2

 24 MINER’S GULCH 7500 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H F,A,J,T,U A 5 1,2,27 F2

 25 MOON LAKE 8100 May-Sep F,C,T,U,J B,H A B 57 1,3,17,21,27 F2

 25 MOON LAKE GROUP AREA 8100 May-Sep B,H F,A,K,T,U A A 2 1,3,17,21,27 F2

 26 SWIFT CREEK 8000 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 1,2,17,21,27 F3

 27 YELLOWSTONE 7700 May-Sep F,A,T,U A,H F,A,J,T,U A A 19 1,2,3,4,16,27 F3

 27 BRIDGE 7700 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A A 5 1,2,27 F3

 27 RESERVOIR 7900 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 5 1,2,3,4,27 F3

 28 UINTA RIVER 7700 May-Sep A,J F,A,J,T,U A A 2 1,2,3,4,27 F4

 28 UINTA CANYON 7600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 24 1,2,16,27 F4

 28 WANDIN 7700 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 8 1,2,26,27 F4

 29 POLE CREEK LAKE 10,200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 18 1,2,4,27 E4

 30 WHITEROCKS 7500 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H F,A,H,T,U A A 21 1,2,16,27 F4

 31 PARADISE PARK 10,000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 15 1,3,17,27 E5

 32 AVINTAQUIN 8800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 27 26,27 I2

 33 OAKS PARK 9200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 11 1,3,27 E6

 34 IRON SPRINGS 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,K A,K F,A,K A A 2 27 E6

 35 KALER HOLLOW 8900 Jun-Oct A,H,T A,H A 4 2,4 E6

 36 RED SPRINGS 8100 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 27 E7

 37 RIVERVIEW 7900 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 19 1,2,21,27 F3

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Welcome to the

Dixie

National Forest

The Forest

The Dixie National Forest 

occupies almost two million acres 

and stretches for about 170 miles 

across southern Utah. The largest 

National Forest in Utah, it straddles 

the divide between the Great Basin 

and the Colorado River. Forest 

elevations range from 3,100 feet 

near St. George, Utah, to 11,332 

feet at Blue Bell Knoll on Boulder 

Mountain. The southern rim of 

the Great Basin, near the Colorado 

River, provides spectacular scenery. 

Colorado River canyons are made 

up of many-colored cliffs and steepwalled gorges.

The Forest is divided into four 

geographic areas: High-altitude 

forests in gently rolling hills characterize the Markagunt, Paunsaugunt 

and Aquarius Plateaus. Boulder 

Mountain, one of the largest highelevation plateaus in the United 

States, is dotted with hundreds of 

small lakes 10,000 to 11,000 feet 

above sea level.

Forest precipitation ranges 

from 10 inches in the lower elevations to more than 40 inches per 

year near Brian Head Peak, which 

is 11,307 feet above sea level. At 

higher elevations, most of the 

annual precipitation falls as snow. 

Thunderstorms are common during 

July and August and often produce 

heavy rains. In some areas, August is 

the wettest month of the year.

Temperature extremes are 

impressive. Summer temperatures 

can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit 

near St. George, while winter lows 

can fall below -30 degrees Fahrenheit on the plateau tops.

Vegetation on the Forest 

grades from sparse, desert-type 

plants at lower elevations to stands 

of low-growing pinyon pine and 

juniper dominating mid-elevations. 

At higher elevations, aspen and 

conifers such as pine, spruce, and fir 

predominate.

Recreation 

Opportunities

Three National Parks and two 

National Monuments are adjacent 

to the Dixie National Forest. The 

scenic beauty for which these areas 

were set aside prevails over much of 

the Forest. Red sandstone formations of Red Canyon rival those of 

Bryce Canyon National Park. Hells 

Backbone Bridge and the view into 

Death Hollow are breathtaking. 

From the top of Powell Point, it is 

possible to see for miles into three 

different states. Boulder Mountain, 

with its many lakes, provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and 

viewing extraordinary scenery.

Forest visitors can enjoy camping, hunting, mountain biking, 

canoeing, viewing scenery, hiking, 

horseback riding, and fishing in 

primitive settings. Others, who 

prefer more developed areas and less 

primitive conditions, can enjoy vehicle-based activities such as camping, 

picnicking, riding OHVs, gathering 

forest products, viewing interpretive 

exhibits, viewing scenery, pleasure 

driving, swimming and fishing. 

Opportunities for winter sports, 

such as sledding, skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling are 

available in many areas.

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Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

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Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

HP = Host present

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Corrals

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would 

like more information or detailed maps of the 

Dixie National Forest, please contact one of 

the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Dixie National Forest

1789 North Wedgewood Lane

Cedar City UT 84720

(435) 865-3700

Pine Valley Ranger District

196 East Tabernacle Street, Room 40

St. George UT 84770

(435) 652-3100

Cedar City Ranger District

1789 North Wedgewood Lane

Cedar City UT 84720

(435) 865-3200

Powell Ranger District

225 East Center Street

PO Box 80

Panguitch UT 84759

(435) 676-9300

Easalante Ranger District

Escalante Interagency Federal Bldg.

755 West Main

PO Box 246

Escalante UT 84726

(435) 826-5400

Loa/Teasdale Ranger District

138 East Main

PO Box 90

Teasdale UT 84773

(435) 425-9500

Dixie National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/dnf

 1 SINGLE TREE 8600 May-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,A,K A B 33 26,27 B7

 2 LOWER BOWNS 7400 May-Oct A,H,T A 4 1,4,7,28 B7

 3 PLEASANT CREEK 8700 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A B 19 26,27 B7

 4 OAK CREEK 8800 May Sep F,A,H,T,U A B 9 26,27 B7

 5 BLUE SPRUCE 7800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T A A 6 1,2,17,21,27 C6

 6 POSY LAKE 8200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,J,T,U F,A,K A B 19 1,4,7,5,17,27 C5

 7 PINE LAKE 7700 Jun-Sep F,A,H,J,T,U F,B,K A A 30 1,3,17,26,27 D5

 8 KINGS CREEK 8000 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,B,H B,F,K B B • 38 1,3,5,17,19,24,27 E3

 9 RED CANYON 7400 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B,H,F B B • 39 16,17,19,23,24,27 D3

 10 WHITE BRIDGE 7900 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U B B • 29 1,2,27 D2

 12 PANGUITCH LAKE NORTH 8400 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,K A B • 49 1,3,5,6,10,25,27 D2

 12 PANGUITCH LAKE SOUTH 8400 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T A A • 18 1,3,5,6,10,25,27 D2

 13 CEDAR CANYON 8100 Jun-Sep J,F,A,T,U A,H A A 19 2,27 E1

 14 DEER HAVEN 8900 Jun-Sep F,A,K,T F,A,K,T A C 27 E1

 15 TE-AH 9200 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U A B • 42 1,3,6,8,9,10,27 E1

 16 DUCK CREEK 8600 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,K B C 96 1,2,4,27 E2

 17 NAVAJO LAKE 9200 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B C 28 1,3,5,6,8,9,10,27 E1

 17 SPRUCES 9200 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B B 26 1,3,5,6,8,9,10,27 E1

 17 CASCADE FALL NAT. REC. TR. 9100 Jun-Oct A 17,22,28 E1

 18 HONEYCOMB ROCKS 5700 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H A B 18 1,3,5,28 G1

 19 BLUE SPRINGS 6800 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U A A 20 1,2,4,17,21,27 H3

 19 JUNIPER PARK 6800 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U A A 22 1,2,4,27 H3

 19 PINES 6800 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U A A 13 1,2,4,17,21,27 H3

 19 PINES (GROUP AREA) 6800 May-Oct B,K B,F,K B B 1,2,4,17,21,27 H3

 19 PONDEROSA 6800 May-Oct B,K B,F,K B B 1,2,4,17,21,27 H3

 19 UPPER PINES 6800 May-Oct K,B A,K A,F,K A A 1 1,2,4,17,21,27 H3

 20 OAK GROVE 6800 Jun-Oct A,H,T B,H A A 6 7,21,27 H3

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DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

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Enjoy the

Fishlake

National Forest

The Forest

Rising as a green oases in 

central Utah, the mountains and 

plateaus that form the Fishlake 

National Forest are vital resources 

for the intervening valleys. Water, 

recreation, wildlife, timber, grazing, 

geothermal energy, and minerals 

come from the Forest. Residents 

from surrounding areas and adjacent 

states visit the Forest for climatic 

relief in the summer and hunting in 

the fall.

The fi rst unit of the Forest 

was reserved in 1899 by President 

McKinley to protect the watershed 

of Fish Lake and the Fremont 

River. In 1906 and 1907, Theodore 

Roosevelt established the Beaver, 

Fillmore and Glenwood Forest 

Reserves in response to petitions 

from local citizens. Over grazing of the mountains by transient 

bands of sheep was crowding out 

the domestic stock belonging to 

valley residents. Over grazing also 

damaged watersheds, resulting in 

fl ash fl oods that inundated towns at 

the mouths of canyons and silted in 

irrigation works necessary for farming the arid valleys.

The 1,461,228-acre Fishlake 

National Forest of today lies mainly 

in Beaver, Millard, Piute, Sevier, 

and Wayne counties. There are over 

78,000 acres of private and State 

land within the boundaries of the 

Forest.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The mountains and plateaus 

of the Forest provide a wide variety 

of scenery and climatic zones. Much 

of the Forest’s lower elevation land 

is covered with sagebrush, pinyon 

pine, and juniper trees, while 

red-rock desert can be found in the 

southeast corner. At higher elevations, meadows are interspersed with 

bands of aspen and conifer. Here, 

there are over 70 perennial streams 

and about 60 lakes and reservoirs 

enhancing recreational experiences 

and providing enjoyable camping 

spots. Crowning the Forest is the 

alpine zone of the Tushar Mountains 

where peaks exceed 12,000-feet 

elevation, and the stark terrain and 

wide vistas make for a visual feast.

The Fish Lake-Johnson Valley 

is a 13,700-acre area that houses 

2,500 acres of lake and 670 acres 

of reservoir. Mackinaw, splake and 

several species of trout can be caught 

year-round. A full range of public 

services and facilities are available 

from resorts at Fish Lake. The 

Tushar Mountains contain several 

loop roads with opportunities for 

camping, fi shing, hiking, mountain biking, and sight seeing. The 

remainder of the Forest offers a wide 

variety of landscape and solitude for 

those who want to get away.

Utah is famous for big game 

hunting and the Fishlake is home to 

one of the largest deer and elk herds 

in Utah.

About 2,400 miles of roads, 

mostly unpaved, provide access to 

nearly all of the Forest. High clear106

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Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

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Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

V = Dispersed Camping Adjacent

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Groomed snowmobile trail

30 = Groomed cross-country ski trail

31 = Warming hut

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would 

like more information or detailed maps of the 

Fishlake National Forest, please contact one 

of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Fishlake National Forest

115 East 900 North

Richfi eld UT 84701

(435) 896-9233

Beaver Ranger District

575 South Main

PO Box E

Beaver UT 84713

(435) 438-2436

Loa/Teasdale Ranger District

138 South Main Street

PO Box 129

Loa UT 84747

(435) 836-2811

Fillmore Ranger District

390 South Main Street

PO Box 265

Fillmore UT 84631

(435) 743-5721

Richfi eld Ranger District

115 East 900 North

Richfi eld UT 84701

(435) 896-9233

Fishlake National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/fi shlake

ance vehicles are desirable to traverse 

most of them. A few roads, such as 

the highway to Fish Lake, are paved 

so passenger vehicles can easily travel 

them.

Use on the 1,920 miles of 

trails varies from infrequent in 

remote areas to heavy on the Fish 

Lake shore trail, which is one of two 

National Recreation Trails on the 

Forest. The other is the Skyline Trail 

in the Tushar Mountains, which 

offers an alpine setting amid peaks 

over 12,000 feet. The Forest is also 

home to the Paiute ATV Trail, a 

238-mile loop that crosses three 

mountain ranges and runs through 

four central Utah counties. The 

Paiute Trail joins with the Great 

Western Trail and many popular 

motorized trails on the Dixie and 

Manti-LaSal National Forests, 

making the network the largest 

interconnected, motorized trail 

system in the country.

 1 OAK CREEK 5900 May-Oct F,H,T,U J • C 23 1,2,16 B3

 2 MAPLE HOLLOW 6900 May-Oct H H • A 11 17,27 C3

 3 MAPLE GROVE 6400 May-Oct F,H,T,U J • C 23 1,2,27 D3

 4 CHALK CREEK SITES 6000 May-Oct H H • B 19 1,2,16,17 D3

 5 ADELAIDE 5500 May-Oct F,H,T H J • A 8 1,2,27 E2

 6 GOOSEBERRY 7800 May-Nov H,T,U H J • A 6 1,2,26,28 E5

 7 MONROVIAN PARK 6300 May-Oct H H • B 21 1,2,16,17 F4

 8 BOWERY 8800 May-Oct F,H,T,U,J J • C 43 1,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,17,27,18,24,25,26 F5

 8 BOWERY GROUP 8800 May-Sep J • A 1 1,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,17,27,18,25,26 F5

 8 BOWERY HAVEN RESORT 8800 May-Oct J • A • 5,6,9,10,12,25,26 F5

 8 DOCTOR CREEK 8800 May-Oct F,H,T,U,J J • C • 30 1,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,17,27,18,24,25,26 F5

 8 DOCTOR CREEK GROUP 8800 May-Oct J,T,U • A • 2 1,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,17,27,18,25,26 F5

 8 FISH LAKE LODGE 8800 May-Nov J • B • 5,6,9,10,12,25,26 F5

 8 LAKESIDE RESORT 8800 May-Nov J • A • 5,6,9,10,25,26 F5

 8 MACKINAW 8800 May-Sep F,H,T,U,J J • C 68 1,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,17,27,18,24,25,26 F5

 8 TWIN CREEK 8800 May-Oct J • C 5 1,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,17,27,18,24,25,26 F5

 9 FRYING PAN 8800 May-Sep F,H,T,U,J J • A 12 26,27 F5

 10 PIUTE 8600 May-Oct F,H,U A 48 1,3,5,28 F5

 11 ELKHORN 9300 Jun-Oct H,T,U J • A 7 17,27 F5

 12 SUNGLOW 7500 May-Nov F,H,T,U H J • C 8 28 G6

 13 CASTLE ROCK 6500 May-Nov F,H,T,U A 30 Near Fremont Indian State Park F3

 14 LITTLE COTTONWOOD 6500 May-Oct F,H,T,U • C 14 1,2,16,24 G2

 15 PONDEROSA 7000 May-Oct F H J • B 5 1,2,16,27 H2

 16 MAHOGANY COVE 7500 May-Oct F,H,T,U • A 7 16,26,28 H2

 17 LITTLE RESERVOIR 7300 Jun-Oct F,H,T,U • B 8 1,4,24,27 H2

 18 KENTS LAKE 8800 Jun-Sep F,H,T,U • C 30 1,4,24,27 H2

 19 ANDERSON MEADOW 9400 Jun-Sep F,H,T,U • A 10 1,4,27 H2

 20 CITY CREEK 7600 May-Oct H,T,U H • A 7 2,27 G3

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FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST

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Visit the

MantiLaSal

National Forest

The Forest

The 1,413,111-acre MantiLaSal National Forest is located in 

southeastern Utah. It is managed 

for multiple uses, such as range, 

timber, minerals, water, wildlife, and 

recreation. The Forest is divided into 

three land areas: the Manti Division, 

the LaSal Division at Moab, and the 

LaSal Division at Monticello.

The Manti Division is part 

of the remnant Wasatch Plateau 

(5,000- to 10,000-foot elevation) 

exhibiting high elevation lakes, 

diverse vegetation, near vertical 

escarpments, and areas of scenic and 

geologic interest.

On the LaSal Division-Moab, 

mountain peaks (12,000-foot 

elevation), canyons, and forest adds 

climatic and scenic contrast to the 

hot red-rock landscape of Arches 

(5,000-foot elevation) and Canyonlands National Parks.

The LaSal Division-Monticello, offers timbered slopes to 

provide a welcome middle ground 

and background contrast to the sand 

and heat of Canyonlands National 

Park, Natural Bridges National 

Monument, and the surrounding 

desert. Pictographs, petroglyphs, and 

stone dwellings are evidence of past 

civilizations.

Private and State lands exist 

within the Forest boundaries and 

may be closed to public use. Please 

refer to maps and information 

on land ownership which may be 

obtained from the Ranger District 

offices.

Recreation 

Opportunities

Approximately one million 

recreation visitor days are spent 

annually on the Forest. Recreation 

pursuits include fuelwood gathering, sightseeing, hunting, fishing, 

off-highway vehicle riding, camping, 

boating, picnicking, and just relaxing in a forest environment. Winter 

activities include snowmobiling 

and cross-country skiing. The Dark 

Canyon Wilderness provides visitors 

with primitive recreation activities. 

A National Scenic Byway, the 

Huntington and Eccles Canyons 

National Scenic Byway (85 miles) 

is located on the Manti Division, 

featuring themes dealing with 

energy, history, and recreation. Two 

National Recreation Trails, the Left 

Fork of Huntington Canyon Trail (6 

miles long) and the Fish Creek Trail 

(10 miles long) are located on the 

Manti Division. Other trails, including a transmountain trail, are found 

on the Moab Ranger District.

The 45,000-acre Dark Canyon 

Wilderness (Moab Ranger District) 

is located in the Colorado Plateau 

Canyon terrain. Deep sandstone 

canyons characterize the Wilderness, 

with vertical walls ranging from a 

few hundred to thousands of feet in 

height. Pinyon-juniper is interspersed on the bench land. High 

red-rock canyons dwarf visitors with 

terraced castle-like walls towering 

3,000 feet above the canyon floors. 

Arches, springs, seeps, and hanging 

gardens exist throughout the Wilderness. Life zones range from ponderosa pine and aspen-covered high 

country to desert vegetation in the 

bottom of Dark Canyon. Wildlife 

species are diverse and include mule 

deer and cougar. The area ranks high 

in archaeological and scenic value.

Dispersed recreation occurs 

mostly along or adjacent to roads 

and includes activities such as 

pleasure driving, 

camping, hiking, 

mountain 

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and wilderness travel.

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To Moab

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To Price

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Ferron

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Thistle

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LASAL MOUNTAINS

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Provo

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Richfield

Cedar City

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KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would 

like more information or detailed maps of the 

Manti-LaSal National Forest, please contact 

one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Manti-LaSal National Forest

599 West Price River Drive

Price UT 84501

(435) 637-2817

Ferron Ranger District

115 West Canyon Road

PO Box 310

Ferron UT 84523

(435) 384-2372

Price Ranger District

599 West Price River Drive

Price UT 84501

(435) 637-2817

Moab Ranger District

62 East 100 North 

PO Box 386

Moab UT 84532

(435) 259-7155

Monticello Ranger District

496 East Central

PO Box 820

Monticello UT 84535

(435) 587-2041

Sanpete Ranger District

540 North Main Street

Ephraim UT 84627

(435) 283-4151

Manti-LaSal National Forest website: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/mtnf

 1 FISH CREEK 7700 May-Oct H C 7 1, 2, 17, 28 B6

 2 GOOSEBERRY 8400 Jun-Oct F,H,T F,H F,J A A 10 1, 2, 4, 26, 28 B6

 3 FLAT CANYON 8800 Jun-Oct F,J,U F,H F,J A A 12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 27 C6

 4 OLD FOLKS FLAT 7800 May-Oct F,J,U F,H F,J B C 8 1, 2, 16, 19, 26, 27 C6

 5 FORKS OF HUNTINGTON CANYON 7600 May-Oct F,H F,H F,J B A 6 1, 2, 16, 17, 19, 26, 27 D6

 6 INDIAN CREEK 8700 Jun-Oct F,K F,K F,K A A 29 1, 2, 27 D6

 7 SPRING CITY 7500 Jun-Oct F,H H F,J A A 6 1, 2, 16, 28 D5

 8 MAPLE CANYON 6800 May-Oct F,H F,H F,J A 12 2, 17, 19, 23, 27 D2

 9 CHICKEN CREEK 6200 May-Oct F,H F,H F,J A A 8 1, 2, 26, 27 D2

 10 LAKE HILL 8500 Jun-Oct F,H F,H F,J A A 12 1, 4, 27 E5

 11 JOES VALLEY 7100 May-Oct F,H,J F,H A B 46 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16, 28 E6

 11 JOES VALLEY BOAT RAMP 7100 May-Oct F,H,J F,H A A 20 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16, 28 E6

 12 MANTI COMMUNITY 7400 Jun-Oct F,H F,H F,J A A 7 1, 4, 27 E5

 13 FERRON CANYON 7000 May-Oct H H H A 4 1, 2, 16, 27 F6

 14 FERRON RESERVOIR 9600 Jun-Oct F,H F,H F A A 30 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 26, 27 F5

 15 TWELVE MILE FLAT 9800 Jun-Oct F,H F,H F,J A A 13 17 F5

 16 WARNER 9200 Jul-Oct F,H F,H F,J A A 27 1, 4, 19, 26, 27 F1

 18 PACK CREEK 6800 Jun-Oct H J A 9 16, 19, 27

 20 BUCKBOARD 8600 Jul-Oct F,H F,H F,J A B 12 1, 27 F1

 21 DALTON SPRINGS 8200 Jul-Oct F,H F,H F A B 16 27

 22 DEVILS CANYON 7400 Jun-Oct F,J F,H F,J C A 33 19, 23, 27 H3

 23 NIZHONI 6800 Jun-Oct F,H F,H F,J C C 21 4, 18, 24, 27 H3

Recreation Site Information

MANTI-LASAL NATIONAL FOREST

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Explore the

Uinta

National Forest

The Forest

The Uinta National Forest 

covers many steep canyons and high 

mountain peaks along the Wasatch 

Front, from “Point of the Mountain” 

near Salt Lake City south to Nephi. 

A small portion of the Forest lies 

west of Eureka and is surrounded 

by the western desert of Utah. 

The Forest covers 949,848 acres, 

ranging from high western desert 

at Vernon to lofty mountain peaks 

such as Mount Nebo (11,877 feet), 

the highest peak in the Wasatch 

Mountain Range.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The Uinta’s scenic beauty 

offers unlimited recreational 

opportunities any season of the 

year! Whether you are a hiker, skier, 

camper, or horseback rider, the 

Forest can provide the recreational 

experience you are seeking. There 

are 650 miles of trails on the Forest, 

including the Great Western Trail 

that crosses the Uinta from north 

to south. Berry picking, birding, 

fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling 

are some other activities available on 

the Forest. Several cross-country ski 

trails are easily accessible.

Developed sites on the Forest 

include campgrounds, picnic areas, 

marinas, boat ramps, fishing access 

sites, trailheads, organizational 

camps, and recreation residences. 

For your convenience, reservations 

can be made (240 days single family, 

360 days group) in advance of your 

outing at several campgrounds on 

the Uinta National Forest. 

Three wildernesses have been 

designated on the Forest along the 

Wasatch Front. Lone Peak Wilderness (30,088 acres) is primarily a 

day-use area due to its small size and 

proximity to a large urban population. Principle uses are day-hiking, 

backpacking, hunting, technical 

rock climbing, horseback riding, ski 

touring, photography and nature 

study. Small size and proximity to 

the large Wasatch Front population 

also makes Mount Timpanogos 

Wilderness (10,750 acres) predominately a day-use wilderness. 

Opportunities for scenic viewing and photography are abundant, 

with waterfalls, glacial cirques, 

rugged terrain, and wildflowers for 

subjects. Other uses are day-hiking, 

nature study and backpacking. 

Horse use is limited from the Timpooneke Trail to the Timpanogos 

Basin Area. Mount Nebo Wilderness 

(28,170 acres) has a trail system 

offering hiking, back packing, and 

horseback riding opportunities.

There are a variety of other 

interesting attractions on the 

Forest. The Alpine Scenic Loop, a 

24-mile paved road, takes you east 

up American Fork Canyon to U.S. 

Highway 189 in Provo Canyon. 

Along the way you will pass numerous campgrounds, picnic areas, 

and theTimpanogos Cave National 

Monument and Visitor Center. 

Views of Mount Timpanogos will 

remind you of the Swiss Alps. 

Cascade Springs Scenic Highway, a 

7.5-mile paved road off the Alpine 

Scenic Loop, goes to the Cascade 

Springs Interpretive Site, where large 

springs cascade down the mountain 

slope in a series of limestone terraces and pools. Boardwalks wind 

through the area, giving visitors an 

opportunity to view trout which 

inhabit these pools. Fishing is not 

permitted in the Springs area.

Mt. Nebo National Scenic 

Byway is a 32-mile paved road 

through rugged mountain beauty 

with several magnificent overlooks 

of the surrounding valleys. The 

Byway begins at Payson and terminates near Nephi. It passes Payson 

Lakes campground and recreation 

area, the Blackhawk campground 

with its facilities for campers with 

horses, and Devil’s Kitchen Geologic 

Interest Area which is similar to 

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Salt Lake City

Vernal

Provo

Price

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Cedar

City

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Moab

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UTAH

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Headquarters

Provo, Utah

District Ranger Station

Recreation Site

Winter Sports Area

0 3 6 9 12 15 Miles

Uinta National Forest

To Price To Fairview

To Levan

To Fountain Green

To Tooele

To Tintic

To Duchesne To Duchesne

To Salt Lake City

To Salt Lake City

Thistle

Spanish Fork

Springville

Provo

American Fork

Pleasant Grove

Heber City

Payson

Santaquin

Nephi

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Deer Creek Reservoir

Currant Creek Reservoir

Strawberry Reservoir

Soldier Creek

Reservoir

Payson Lakes

ASHLEY NF

ASHLEY NF

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KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Groomed snowmobile trail

30 = Groomed cross- country ski trail

31 = Warming Hut

Bryce Canyon National Park, but on 

a smaller scale.

Strawberry Reservoir, 23 miles 

southeast of Heber, features excellent 

fi shing. Facilities include campgrounds, picnic sites, paved boat 

ramps, and full-service marinas at 

Strawberry Bay and Soldier Creek. 

The area also draws many snowmobilers during the winter.

Currant Creek Reservoir and 

Recreation Area, 40 miles southeast 

of Heber, offers a large campground, 

paved boat ramp, an interpretive 

nature trail, and numerous hiking 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you 

would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Uinta National Forest, 

please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Uinta National Forest

88 West 100 North

P.O. Box 1428

Provo UT 84603

(801) 342-5100

Heber Ranger District

2460 South Highway 40

PO Box 190

Heber City UT 84032

(435) 654-0470

Pleasant Grove Ranger District

390 North 100 East

Pleasant Grove UT 84062

(801) 342-5240

Spanish Fork Ranger district

44 West 400 North

Spanish Fork UT 84660

(801) 342-5260

Uinta National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/unf

and horseback riding trails. A 

special campground loop provides 

facilities for keeping riding stock 

within the campground. A specially 

constructed pier on the reservoir 

provides universal access for fi shing.

 1 GRANITE FLAT 6800 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,K,T,U C C • 55 1,2,4,7,16,17,21,24,26,27 A3

 2 MILE ROCK WINTER CAMPING 6400 Oct-May F A,H,F A A 6 1,2,14,16,26,27 B3

 2 MARTIN WINTER CAMPING 6200 Oct-May A,H,F A A 5 1,2,14,16,26,27 B3

 3 NORTH MILL 6000 Jun-Sep F,B,K,T,U B A • 1 1,2,14,16,26,27 B3

 3 LITTLE MILL 6000 Jun-Oct F,B,L,T,U,J B A • 79 1,2,14,16,26,27 B3

 6 GREY CLIFFS 6000 Jun-Oct A,H,F A A 12 1,2,14,16,26,27 B3

 7 TIMPOONEKE 7400 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U B C • 32 17,21,26,27 B3

 8 ROADHOUSE WINTER CAMPING 6200 Jun-Sep A,H,F A A 6 1,2,4,14,16,26,27 B3

 8 ECHO WINTER CAMPING 6000 Oct-May A,H,F A A 3 1,2,14,16,26,27 B3

 9 ALTAMONT 7200 Jun-Sep F,C,K,T,U C C • 1 17,21,24,26,27 B3

 10 MT TIMPANOGOS 6800 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U B C • 27 11,17,21,26,27 B4

 10 THEATER-IN-THE-PINES 6800 Jun-Sep F,A,K,T,U A A • 1 11,17,21,22,26,27 B4

 11 MILL HOLLOW 8800 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A C • 26 1,4,7,17,26,27 B6

 12 WOLF CREEK 9400 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U F,A,K,T,U A A 5 26,27 B7

 13 WHISKEY SPRINGS 6400 May-Oct F,A,H C C 5 1,2,16,19,24,26,27 B5

 14 HOPE 6600 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U B C 24 26,27 C3

 15 ROCK CANYON 6900 May-Sep F,A,K,T,U A A 4 17,26,27 C3

 16 LODGEPOLE 7800 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U B C • • 49 1,2,10,12,16,17,24,26,27 C5

 17 CURRANT CREEK 8000 May-Oct F,C,J,L,T,U F,B,T,K,U B C • • 103 1,2,3,5,7,17,19,24,26,27 C6

 18 WHITING 5400 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U F,A,K,T,U A A 27 16,17,27 D4

 19 CHERRY 5200 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U F,C,K,T,U C C 18 1,2,16,17,24,27 D4

 22 BALSAM 6000 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U F,B,K,T,U B B 26 1,2,16,17,27 D4

 23 STRAWBERRY BAY 7800 May-Oct F,C,J,L,T,U C,H F,C,K,T,U C C • • 299 1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,17,25,28 D6

 24 HAWS POINT 7600 May-Oct C,H C 8 1,3,7,24,28 D6

 25 SOLDIER CREEK 7900 May-Oct F,C,J,L,T,U C,H C C • • 176 1,3,5,6,7,9,10,28 D6

 26 ASPEN GROVE 7600 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U B C 53 1,3,5,7,9,10,17,27,28 D6

 29 MAPLE BENCH 5800 May-Oct H,T,U A A 10 1,4,7,16,17,26,27,29 E3

 30 TRUMBOLT 6200 May-Oct A,H A,H A A 8 1,2,16,26,27 F3

 31 TINNEY FLAT 7000 Jun-Oct F,A,J,T,U A A 17 1,2,16,17,21,24,26,27 F3

 32 PAYSON LAKES 8000 Jun-Oct F,B,J,L,T,U F,B,K,T,U B C • 103 1,2,4,7,8,19,24,26,27 F3

 33 BLACKHAWK 8000 Jun-Oct F,B,J,T,U F,B,K,T,U B B • • 38 17,26,27 F3

 34 BEAR CANYON 6800 May-Oct F,A,H,T F,B,K,T,U B C • 9 1,2,16,17,21,26,27 G3

 35 PONDEROSA 6200 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A A • 22 1,2,26,27 G3

 36 VERNON RESERVOIR 6500 Jun-Oct A,H 11 1,4,28 I3

 37 RENEGADE 7800 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A C 66 1,3,5,7,9,10,17,28 D6

 38 DIAMOND CAMPGROUND 5200 May-Oct C,F,A,T,U,J C,F,A,T,U,J A B 61 1,2,28 E5

 MAPLE LAKE 6100 May-Oct A,H,T,U AH 15 1,4,7,27

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Map Location

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Welcome to the

WasatchCache

National Forest

The Forest

The Wasatch-Cache National 

Forest includes mountain lands 

located in northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. These lands are 

located in three major geographic 

areas: the northern and western 

slopes of the Uinta Mountains; the 

Wasatch Front from Lone Peak 

north to the Idaho border, including 

the Wasatch, Monte Cristo, and 

Bear River Ranges; and the Stansbury Range in the Great Basin. 

The Forest encompasses 

1,928,185 acres of which 1,219,748 

acres are National Forest System 

Land. State and local governments 

and private concerns own the 

remaining 708,437 acres.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The Wasatch-Cache National 

Forest offers an ample variety of 

outdoor recreational opportunities 

which include camping, hiking, 

back packing, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback and trail 

bike riding. 

The Forest is rich in scenic 

beauty and natural resources. Clear, 

snow-fed streams tumble down 

canyons of the rugged Wasatch and 

Uinta Mountains. Many animal species live in the woods and meadows 

where deer, moose, and elk are often 

seen. Lakes and reservoirs provide 

excellent boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities.

The Wasatch-Cache is one 

of the most heavily used National 

Forests for recreation in the Nation. 

Campground areas near Salt Lake 

City and Ogden are extremely popular. Visitors desiring more solitude 

will want to head farther into the 

mountains.

Nearly one-half million acres 

of high mountain country are managed for their outstanding wilderness qualities. Six Wilderness Areas 

are found on the Forest, along with 

part of the High Uintas Wilderness. Trails are available throughout 

the wilderness, but motorized and 

mechanized vehicles are prohibited.

There are 1,391 miles of roads 

providing access throughout the 

Forest. This includes State designated Scenic Highways Mirror Lake, 

Monte Cristo, and Big Cottonwood 

and Little Cottonwood Canyons. 

The ever popular Logan Canyon is 

now designated as a National Scenic 

Byway. The Forest provides 1,050 

miles of trails for access to nonroaded areas.

Special places with unique features such as Ricks Springs, Jardine 

Juniper, Mirror Lake, Albion Basin, 

old mining activity in Big and Little 

Cottonwood Canyons, and the site 

where granite was quarried to build 

the Salt Lake “Mormon” Temple, are 

found throughout the Forest.

Skiers find the “greatest snow 

on earth” here! Fluffy, dry powder 

falls for nearly five months of the 

year in this winter paradise. Several 

major ski resorts are within a few 

hours drive from key cities along 

the Wasatch Front where there are 

opportunities for down hill, alpine, 

nordic, and cross-country skiing; 

and snow shoeing, snowboarding, 

and helicopter skiing.

Although some marked trails 

are available, the adventurous skier 

may wish to strike out over the 

unmarked, snow-covered forest. 

Since avalanches and blizzards 

may occur with little warning, a 

competent guide 

is recommended. 

Snow avalanche and 

weather information 

numbers for areas in 

the Wasatch Mountains provide 

information during 

the snow 

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UTAH

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Salt Lake City, Utah

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Recreation Site

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Heber City

Grantsville

Salt Lake City

CARIBOU NF

UINTA NF

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Hardware

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51

58 59

Ogden

Salt Lake City

Vernal

Provo

Price

Richfield

Cedar City

St.

George

Moab

84

80

6

50

15

89 191

70

6

70

40

UTAH

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15

KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you would 

like more information or detailed maps of 

the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, please 

contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Wasatch-Cache National Forest

8236 Federal Building

125 South State Street

Salt Lake City UT 84138

(801) 524-3900

Salt Lake Ranger District

6944 South 3000 East

Salt Lake City UT 84121

(801) 733-2660

Kamas Ranger District

50 East Center Street

PO Box 68

Kamas UT 84036

(435) 783-4338

Evanston Ranger District

1565 Highway 150 South, Suite A

PO Box 1880

Evanston WY 82931-1880

(307) 789-3194

Mountain View Ranger District

321 Highway 414

PO Box 129

Mountain View WY 82939

(307) 782-6555

Ogden Ranger District

507 25th Street, Suite 103

Ogden UT 84401

(801) 625-5112

Logan Ranger District

1500 East Highway 89

Logan UT 84321-4373

(435) 755-3620

Wasatch-Cache National Forest

web site: www.fs.fed.us/r4/wcnf

** State Line campground is the only one 

that has a holding tank disposal.

 1 SUNRISE 7800 Oct-Sep F,J,T,U A C 27 16,26,27 A3

 2 LEWIS M. TURNER 5900 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A A 10 16,26,27 A2

 3 TONY GROVE LAKE 8100 Jul-Sep F,A,J,T,U A A • 36 1,4,8,16,17,19,21,26,27 A2

 4 GUINAVAH-MALIBU 5200 May-Oct F,J,T,U A,J B A • 40 1,2,16,17,19,25,26,27 B2

 5 BOX ELDER 5200 May-Oct F,J,T,U A,J A A 26 16,26,27 C1

 6 MONTE CRISTO 8400 Jul-Sep F,B,H,T,U B,J B B 45 16,26,27 C2

 8 SOUTH FORK 5200 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B B 43 1,2,16,26,27 D2

 7 PERCEPTION PARK 5200 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H F,C,J,T,U C C 44 1,2,16,19,24,26,27 D2

 9 MIDDLE INLET BEACH 5000 May-Oct F,B,H B 1,3,8,26,28 D2

 10 ANDERSON COVE 5000 May-Oct F,B,C,J,T,U F,B F,B,J,T,U C C • • 69 1,3,8,10,26,28 D1

 11 SUNSET 6400 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A A 15 2,16,26,27 E1

 12 BOUNTIFUL PEAK 7500 Jun-Sep F,A,T,U,J F,A F,J A A 42 2,26,27 E1

 14 MUELLER PARK 5400 May-Oct F,C,H,J F,B,J C C 20 1,2,16,17,26,27 F1

 15 BOX ELDER 5800 May-Oct F,C,H,J F,J,C C 42 2,16,17,21,26,27 F2

 16 TERRACES 6100 May-Oct F,C,H,J F,C,J C C 13 16,17,21,26,27 F2

 17 BIG WATER TRAILHEAD 7800 Jun-Oct C 2,16,17,21,26,27 F2

 18 DOGWOOD 5200 May-Oct C,H,F, C,H,F C 7 1,2,16,27 watershed – no animals G2

 18 LEDGEMERE 5400 May-Oct C,H,F C 14 1,2,16,26,27 watershed – no animals G2

 19 JORDAN PINES 7200 Jun-Sep F,B,K,T,U A B 5 1,2,16,17,26,27 watershed – no animals F2

 19 SPRUCES 7400 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U F,C,J F,C,J,T,U C C 100 1,2,16,17,25,26,27 watershed – no animals F2

 20 REDMAN 8300 Jun-Sep J,F,A,T,U F,A,J F,A,J,U,T C C 44 1,2,16,26,27 watershed – no animals G2

 21 TANNERS FLAT 7200 May-Oct J,F,C,T,U F,C,J F,C,J,T,U C C 40 2,16,17,25,26,27 watershed – no animals G2

 22 ALBION BASIN 9500 Jul-Sep F,A,J,T,U F,A,H F,A,J,T,U A B 23 16,17,23,26,27 watershed – no animals G2

 23 SMITH AND MOREHOUSE 7680 May-Sep F,C,L,T,U C C • 34 1,2,3,5,16,24,26,27 F4

 24 LEDGEFORK 7750 May-Sep F,B,L,T,U B B 73 1,2,3,16,17,26,27 F4

 25 SINGLE CREEK 7480 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A B 21 1,2,16,26,28 G4

 26 PINE VALLE GROUP 7440 Jun-Sep F,B,K,T,U B B 1,2,16,26,27 G4

 27 SOAPSTONE 7870 Jun-Oct F,B,T,U B B • 33 1,2,16,26,27 G4

 28 SHADY DELL 8040 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B B 20 1,2,16,26,27 G4

 29 COBBLE REST 8280 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B B 18 1,2,16,26,27 G4

 30 TRIAL LAKE 9840 Jul-Sep F,C,T,U,L C C 60 1,4,16,24,26,27 F4

 30 LOST LAKE 9940 Jul-Sep F,A,T,U B A 34 1,4,16,26,27 F4

 30 WASHINGTON LAKE FAMILY GROUP Jul-Sep F,B,J,T,U 40 1,4,17,27 F4

 31 MOOSE HORN LAKE 10,400 Jul-Sep F,A,T,U A A 33 1,4,23,26,27 F5

 31 MIRROR LAKE 10,000 Jul-Sep F,C,T,U F,A,H C C • 85 1,4,5,17,19,21,22,24,25,26,27 F5

 32 BUTTERFLY LAKE 10,360 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 20 1,4,23,26,27 F5

 32 PASS LAKE TRAILHEAD 10,120 Jul-Sep B,H B 1,4,16,17,23,26,27 F5

 33 SULPHUR 9200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U F,A,J A B 21 1,2,16,26,27 F5

 34 BEAVER VIEW 8900 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U F,A,J A B 8 1,2,16,26,27 F5

 35 HAYDEN FORK 8800 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A B 9 1,2,16,26,27 F5

 36 STILLWATER 8500 Jun-Oct F,A,H,J,T,U F,A,J A,K,T,U A B 21 1,2,16,26,27 F5

 37 WOLVERINE ATV TRAILHEAD 9000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U B 6 17,26,27 F5

 38 CHRISTMAS MEADOWS 8800 Jun-Oct F,A,H,J,T,U A B 11 1,2,16,17,21,26,27 F5

 39 BEAR RIVER 8400 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A B 4 1,2,16,26,27 E5

 40 EAST FORK BEAR RIVER 8400 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A B 8 1,2,16,26,27 E5

 41 MEEKS CABIN 8700 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 24 1,3,8,26,27 E6

 42 EAST FORK BLACKS FORK TRAILHEAD 9300 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U B 8 1,2,16,17,21,26,27 F6

 43 STATE LINE** 9200 Jun-Oct F,C,H,L,T,U C C 41 1,3,5,24,26,27 E6

 44 BRIDGER LAKE 9400 Jun-Oct F,C,H,L,T,U C C 30 1,4,5,24,26,27 E6

 45 MARSH LAKE 9400 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 46 1,4,26,27 E6

 46 CHINA MEADOWS 10,000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A 9 1,4,26,27 E6

 47 CHINA MEADOWS TRAILHEAD 10,000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A 12 1,17,21,26,27 E6

 48 HENRYS FORK TRAILHEAD 10,000 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A 7 1,17,21,26,27 E6

 49 HOOP LAKE 9000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A B 44 1,4,26,27 E7

 50 CHURCHFORK 5200 May-Oct C,H,F C,J,F C C 16 2,16,17 F2

 51 LITTLE LYMAN LAKE CAMPGROUND 9200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A B 10 1,4,26,27 

 52 COTTONWOOD 6080 May-Oct H,T,F,A H,F,A H,F,A A 2 16,21 I3

 53 INTAKE 6320 May-Oct H,T,F,A H,F,A H,F,A A 4 16,21 I3

 54 BOY SCOUT 6320 May-Oct H,T,F,A H,F,A H,F,A A 8 16,17,21 I3

 55 LOWER NARROWS 6840 May-Oct H,T,F,A H,F,A H,F,A A 3 16,21 I3

 56 UPPER NARROWS 6920 May-Oct T,F,A F,A J,F,A A 8 16,21 I3

 57 LOOP 7400 May-Oct H,T,F,A H,F,A H,F,A A 9 16,17,21 I3

 58 SECOND DAM 5000 May-Oct C,H C 4 1,2,16,17,24,26,27 A2

 58 CHOKECHERRY 5400 May-Oct C,H C 4 1,2,16,24,26,27 A2

 59 CARD 5400 May-Oct C,H C 4 1,2,16,24,26,27 A2

Special Features

Drinking Water

ToiletHolding Tank Disposal

Visitor Information

Number of Units

Group

Picnicking

Camping

Season

Of

Use

Location

Name

Elevation in Feet

Recreation Site Information

WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST

Map Location
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National Forests of UtahCamping and Picnicking on the

America’s

THE NATIONAL FORESTS

Great

Outdoors

InterServiceForestAgricultureDepartment ofUnited States

mountain

Ogden, UtahRegion

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING

324 25TH STREET

OGDEN, UTAH 84401

TO:

23.121.400.05/90

Revised/Reprint 2004