USDA Forest Service · Utah
Paiute Campground
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 48
- Hookups
- 48 with water, 48 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 14
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,855 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PIUTE PARKING (NFSR 40364) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Fishlake National Forest
- Nearest town
- Glenwood
- Address
- 85 S 200 E, Glenwood, UT, 84730
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
About
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.
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.
Fees
This is a first come first serve campground. Sites cannot be reserved on Rec.gov. However thus far campground has never been full.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 12° | -5° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 15° | -3° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 20° | 5° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 26° | 8° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 37° | 20° | 71° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 48° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 54° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 52° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 47° | 29° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 34° | 14° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 28° | 8° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 14° | -5° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Tasha Equestrian · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 10 sites
- Frying Pan · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 12 sites
- Bowery Creek · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 42 sites
- Mackinaw · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 67 sites
- Mt Terrill Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
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