Established Camping
Moon Lake Campground
Moon Lake Campground, near Roosevelt, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a few modern comforts. Set against the backdrop of a stunning high mountain lake, this campground offers clean facilities and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps campers coming back year after year.
The campground features well-maintained bathrooms with running water and flushing toilets, which is a nice perk for a national forest setting. Visitors have raved about the cleanliness and upkeep, with one camper noting, “The camp host did an excellent job of daily cleaning and stocking.” You’ll find picnic tables and fire pits at your site, perfect for evening gatherings and roasting marshmallows.
If you’re up for some adventure, there are hiking trails nearby and opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding right on the lake. The Moon Lake Lodge adds a touch of convenience with a store for essentials and even a taco truck out front. Just keep in mind that the bugs can be a bit pesky, so don’t forget your bug spray!
With its beautiful scenery and a variety of activities, Moon Lake Campground is a great base for exploring the Ashley National Forest. Whether you’re fishing, hiking, or just soaking in the views, this campground has something for everyone.
Description
Fish and Wildlife Service
Ashley National Forest
Overview
Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake to enjoy cool mountain air, fishing, canoeing and motor- boating, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse rides.
Recreation
Moon Lake offers great canoeing and motor-boating. Anglers fish for tiger, rainbows and brook trout, kokanee salmon and splake. Tiger and rainbow trout are actively stocked annually. The Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop hiking/equestrian trails begin at this site offering excellent opportunities in the High Uintas Wilderness where numerous alpine lakes provide great backcountry fishing. The Fish Creek National Recreation Trail begins at the Moon Lake Dam and ascends northeast up to center park, climbing from 8,200 to 10,400 over 5.6 miles. The Moon Lake Resort is adjacent to the campground and offers small engine boat rentals. Flying J Outfitters is located one mile before the campground, at the Lake Fork trailhead, offering both scheduled and walk-up horse rides as well as drop and pack trips into the High Uintas Wilderness.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the lakeshore at an elevation of 8,100 feet where lodgepole pine, aspen and Douglas fir provide some shade away from the lake. Wildlife and flowers both flourish in the canyon
Location
Moon Lake Campground is located in Utah
Directions
From Duchesne, Utah, take State Hwy 87 north to Mountain Home, then north 12 miles to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne on paved roads although some spots have pot-holes.
Coordinates
40.5663889 N
110.5177778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly