USDA Forest Service · Utah
Panguitch Lake
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 53
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 50 no hookups
- Season
- May 23 to September 13
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,356 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
- PANGUITCH LAKE CG LOOP B (NFSR 30042B) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Dixie National Forest
- Nearest town
- CEDAR CITY
- Address
- CEDAR CITY RANGER DISTRICT, 1789 N WEDGEWOOD LANE, CEDAR CITY, UT, 84721
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Auto Touring, Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Photography
51 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System.
Recreation
Panguitch Lake offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout. Canoeing and kyacking are a popular activity. Two public boat ramps are located on the lake, one on the south shore and the other on the north shore at Wildlife Point.
The Markagunt OHV trail system at Panguitch Lake offers 300 miles of routes and trails. Other activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding and hunting.
Facilities
The campground is located on both the north side and the south side of the highway. The Panguitch lake north is the larger of the two, with single and double campsites and three group sites. The south side is strictly for tent camping (no reservations).
Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water. There are no hook-ups available so please fill your tanks at the dumpstation just east of the campground prior to setting up. A horseshoe pit and a volleyball court are on-site, though campers must provide their own net and ball. An amphitheater near the Panguitch group site is available upon request. The campground road and parking spurs are paved.
Accessible sites area available on the north side of the campground.
No OHV access in or out of the campground including street legal, all OHV's must be trailered.
Natural Features
The lake is situated high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,400 feet. A forest of ponderosa pines covers the campground, which lies on a hillside about a quarter-mile above the lake. Deer and elk are often seen in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Panguitch Lake has two public boat landings and is less than 5 minutes from the campground. Great fishing from both a boat and the shore or just hanging out on the beach is enjoyed by many!
Panguitch Lake Campground is just 14 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours, wildflower walks, star gazing and awesome views of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater.
Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.
Bryce Canyon National Park is 30 minutes away, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking and horse ridng opportunities.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 18° | 6° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 17° | -2° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 22° | -1° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 27° | 14° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 36° | 21° | 74° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 49° | 35° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 56° | 45° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 53° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 48° | 31° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 35° | 25° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 30° | 7° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 20° | -6° | 56° | 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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