Kents Lake Campground

Kents Lake Campground is beautiful and clean and the camp host is very friendly.  The lake was soooo disappointing however.  It was full (not just on the surface) of harmful grass clipping algae.https://deq.utah.gov/water-quality/photo-examples-of-harmful-algal-blooms-habs. )

 We put our paddle boards in hoping to hop off the boards into the water out in the middle of the lake, but it was so gross and scary looking that we didn't even touch the water.  After we got home, we looked it up and we found that it is a harmful algae.

This is a great campground with great views overlooking the lake.  I will warn you that the dirt road up to the campground is pretty steep and long so make sure you put it in a low gear and go slower to avoid overheating if you are pulling a heavy load.  The access to ATV/UTV trails is right from the campground.  There is zero cell service and if you need anything at all, you have to drive back down to Beaver, UT where there is a small grocery store.

There is a lot of shade on the campsites closer to the main road.  The sites closest to the water didn't seem to have as much shade.  The campsites are on a hill side so you have to walk uphill back to your site if you go to the lake.  Lots of trees for hammocks too.

Kents Lake was a nice surprise for us.  However, the lake water level was low and had green algae on it. The canoe did get in the water and it was a nice, calm lake. We kept the dogs away from the water. Fishing was okay, not excellent, but we got a few bites.  Weather was rainy various times through our 5 day stay and downpour is the best description. The road getting to campground was a rough dirt road, but they were grading and working on parts of it so there is hope for a smoother ride next time. The campground was quiet most of the time. We would visit here again.