USDA Forest Service · Utah
Lake Canyon Rec Area
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 18
- Hookups
- 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 27 to October 4
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,904 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
- LAKE CANYON (NFSR 50359) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Nearest town
- FERRON
- Address
- FERRON-PRICE RANGER DISTRICT, FERRON, UT, 84523
- Phone
- 435-384-2372
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
14 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lake Canyon Recreation Area can be found along Utah's scenic Energy Loop, on top of the Wasatch Plateau. It is located just off Highway 31, approximately 18 miles east of the town of Fairview. The recreation area is situated between Huntington and Cleveland reservoirs, at an approximate elevation of 9,000 feet. The area is a paradise for anglers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
Recreation
Huntington Reservoir has great tiger and cutthroat trout fishing, while Cleveland Reservoir offers great fishing for rainbow trout. Both reservoirs are perfect for canoeing and kayaking, however boat ramps are not available.
The extensive Lake Canyon OHV Trail System offers many miles of exciting trails and three beginner loops, making the area accessible to riders of all skill levels. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular as well.
Electric Lake is nearby, offering boating, water skiing and fishing for tiger and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is on-site there.
Facilities
This expansive, yet primitive recreation area contains several campsites that can accommodate groups ranging in size from 20 to 150 people. Approximately 50 additional single-family campsites are dispersed throughout the area.
Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity or garbage service available within the recreation area. Visitors should bring their own water and pack out all garbage.
Natural Features
The area is situated in a broad mountain valley, surrounded by the scenic peaks of the Wasatch Plateau. Stands of aspen and pine trees provide limited shade, and grasses, sagebrush and summer wildflowers fill the meadows.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 11° | -7° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 12° | -10° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 19° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 23° | 4° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 35° | 18° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 47° | 33° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 56° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 53° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 46° | 29° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 31° | 14° | 68° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 25° | 2° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 10° | -7° | 47° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cleveland Reservoir Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Miller Flat Reservoir Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 6 sites
- Chute Group · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 2 sites
- Flat Canyon · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 15 sites
- Bridges Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 14 sites
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