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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

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Location

Moon Lake Campground is located in Utah

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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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

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Reviewed Jun. 21, 2023

Beautiful Lake, Clean/Modern Campground

Moon Lake Campground is a clean and modern campground on the shores of a beautiful high mountain lake. The spots can be a little close together, but they are well developed. The bathrooms are modern for a national forest campground with running water, electricity, flushing toilets and ventilation fans. The camp host did an excellent job of daily cleaning and stocking of the campground. Just feet outside the campground is a private resort with rustic cabins and a lodge. The lodge store provides basic necessities in the event you forgot something, as well as an ice cream bar with sundaes and soda on tap. The lodge provides rentals of kayaks and small fishing boats. It even has a taco truck out front. All around, our family ranks Moon Lake near the top of our favorite camping spots.

Month of VisitJune
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  • Review photo of Moon Lake Campground by Corey J., June 21, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2022

Secluded Campground

This was a great place to get away from the normal day to day.  The lake is pretty low due to the drought, but we had a great time enjoying the water from the shore.  We brought kayaks and paddleboards and the water was perfect.  The campground was very clean including the bathrooms.  We saw several deer throughout the day.  There are a few hiking trails and they offer horse rides as well.  The Moon Lake Lodge has some cabins that you can stay in and they have a nice little store that has some essentials there including ice cream.  Lots of shade and trees for hammocks.  The bugs were pretty bad.  Gnats that would bite and leave some pretty big welts.  Bring plenty of bug spray.

  • Review photo of Moon Lake Campground by Shad G., September 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Moon Lake Campground by Shad G., September 6, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2022

It’s not free

I drove out here cuz this app has it under free it’s not and there is no where t camp if you don’t pay, also there is no firewood if you don’t pay but it’s a cute little spot and right by a lake was cool

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Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

Fun Campground near Moon Lake

Fun campground with plenty of spaces near Moon Lake. There are toilets, drinking water, fire pits, and even a lodge where you can buy supplies or rent a boat for the lake.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2019

Family tradition

My family has been going here every year in the summer for the last 30 years, we love to rent a boat and go fishing(we use the little gold and silver jakes fish hooks) and then we serve them up over the campfire. Great place to camp!

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016

Camp along a long lake

This area is more green than I usually expect from Utah. Great kayaking and some moderate/long hikes on site. We hired horses to explore the area, highly recommended. It’s close to lots of other state and national lands too, so it’d make a good base camp. Some tent sites are isolated, many are fairly wooded. Everything is basic and clean, as we expect from national facilities like this.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Moon Lake Campground?

    Moon Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Moon Lake Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Moon Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Moon Lake Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Moon Lake Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Moon Lake Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Moon Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Moon Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Moon Lake Campground?

    There are 54 campsites at Moon Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts