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Dispersed Camping
Dog Lake Dispersed Campground
Dog Lake Dispersed Campground is located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures in this area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon and hiking trails that offer opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Description
The Dog Lake Trail is a short side trip from either the Lake Mary Trail or the Clayton Peak Trail into the cirque of the small Dog Lake. Please be cautious of moose that live in the area. Do not approach any moose you encounter on or near trails. Moose may seem calm and tame, but they are not! Moose are wild and unpredictable. For your own safety, please avoid these animals. Please do not pick any wildflowers. Picking wildflowers prevents them from blooming the following year. Please leave them so that others may enjoy!
Salt Lake City Watershed Restrictions apply and are strictly enforced. Backcountry camping is not permitted within 200 ft of any open water (lakes, streams, etc). Pets are not allowed at all (not even in your car!). Swimming is not allowed in lakes or streams. Visitors must carry out everything they bring in, including food scraps and fruit peels. Follow general ""Leave No Trace"" guidelines for disposal of human waste. Pollution of any kind will not be accepted. Watershed regulations are enforced by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Salt Lake City Water Department, the Salt Lake City - County Health Department, the US Forest Service, and the Alta Marshal's Office. Violations constitute a Class ""B"" misdemeanor and in most cases a citation is issued to violators.
Location
Dog Lake Dispersed Campground is located in Utah
Coordinates
40.6664913 N
111.63926897 W
Detours Nearby
Albion Basin - Dispersed
1 hr 15 min away
Hobble Right Fork Dispersed
2 hrs 10 min away
Drive Time
- 44 min from Salt Lake City
- 1 hr 12 min from Ogden
- 1 hr 12 min from Provo
- 1 hr 56 min from Logan
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Dog Lake Dispersed Campground needs a permit.
