Within Manti-La Sal National Forest, Oowah Trailhead operates as a US Forest Service campground positioned on open terrain near a lake. The facility maintains a strict no-pets policy, which campers should note when planning their stay.
The trailhead location provides access to forest recreation while positioning visitors within walking distance of Mill Creek and other nearby camping areas. Campers can also explore campgrounds around Manti-La Sal National Forest for additional forest-based options in the region.
Description
Oowah Lake trailhead is where the trail from Warner Lake exits on the road just before Oowah Lake. See map below for other trailhead locations in the area. This is a popular use area by multiple types of users: hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrian users. Please respect one another and observe standard trail etiquette: mountain bikers yield to both hikers and equestrian users and hikers yield to equestrian users. For more information on the campground, click here. This road is closed by a gate in winter at the La Sal Mountain Loop road. We open the gate in spring when the road is passable.
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Location
Public CampgroundOowah Trailhead is located in Utah
Directions
From Moab, head south on US-191 and travel about 8 miles until you see the sign for the Ken's Lake/ La Sal Loop Rd turn off. Turn left onto County Rd/Old Airport Rd. At the T-intersection, turn right onto the La Sal Mountain Loop Rd and travel for approximately 10 miles. Turn right at the Oowah sign onto Forest Road #076. Please drive slowly up the winding gravel road about 3 miles to Oowah Lake.
Coordinates
38.50553842 N
109.27478467 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 39 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 43 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 4 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 35 min from Salt Lake City, UT
