Fishing and water sports enthusiasts will find direct lake access at Navajo Lake Campground, where sites are positioned within a five-minute walk of the shoreline. The campground divides into upper and lower sections separated by the main highway, with the elevated upper area offering tree cover among tall pines and the lower section providing easier RV access closer to the water.
"Navajo Lake Campground fits the idyllic image of camping by a lake," notes Michael K., and the layout supports this with sites ranging from lakefront spots requiring just a one-minute walk to a primitive boat dock. The campground accommodates RVs up to 60 feet, though some reviewers mention tight fits for larger rigs. A camp host maintains the facility and sells firewood on-site, while Navajo Lake Lodge about a mile away provides boat rentals, tackle, and basic supplies.
Elevation at nearly 10,000 feet creates significant temperature swings. September visitors report mid-70s during the day dropping to around 30 degrees at night, making extra layers essential. The lake holds both natural and stocked trout, and activities extend beyond fishing to include kayaking and swimming. Spruces Campground sits less than a mile east for additional options.
The main road to the lake has been repaved, but campground infrastructure shows its age with original asphalt and facilities. No dump station operates on-site, requiring a short drive to Duck Creek for RV waste disposal. The campground functions seasonally with flush toilets and running water when open, though vault toilets serve as backup. Sites cluster relatively close together, and the facility can fill during peak periods, making reservations advisable for summer visits.
Description
Overview
Navajo Lake Campground, located on the south shore of Navajo Lake, it provides a spectacular setting for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and photography. Boat rentals, launching, and cabin lodging are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. The Virgin River Rim Trail is accessible from the campground; it offers panoramic views of Zion National Park, Virgin River Rim and the Kolob Plateau.
Recreation
Navajo Lake offers great canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Hiking and biking are popular activities as well. The 32-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes a short distance from the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking, foot travel and horseback riding. The Navajo Lake loop trail is accessed from the campground on the Navajo Lake trail. The Navajo Lake Loop trail is very popular with cyclist and is an 11 mile loop.
Facilities
Navajo Lake Campground features 15 single sites, one double site and 11 walk-in tent only sites. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. Drinking water is available through spigots, there are flush toilets and a accessible vault toilet. This is not a large campground but the coziness is what makes it a very special place as you see the sun come up over the lake. There is a primitive (dirt) boat landing located within the campground for smaller vessels. OHV/ATVs including street legal are allowed for ingress and egress (to and from your campsite to the road) only. Joy riding is not allowed in the campground or on the beach.
Natural Features
Navajo Lake dike was constructed many years ago to provide area visitors with an excellent recreational experience that provides fishing and boating for all ages. The dike is a very popular place to catch fish in the deeper waters if you are fishing from shore. Water travels from under the the lake through a 2 mile lava tube and exits at what is called Cascade Falls. Cascade Falls is a must see trail that follows the rim 3/4 miles to the falls.
Nearby Attractions
Boat rentals, a boat dock, rustic cabin lodging is available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. Duck Creek Pond is seven miles east, with excellent fishing. The Duck Creek Visitor Center was used years ago as an Ranger Station in the 1930's through the 1960's although some of the buildings have been removed the Visitor Center still stands and is managed by volunteers that can porvide you with all the area informaion you would like. For OHV trail information see the Dixie National Forest website. Cedar Breaks National Monument is 10 miles away, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find miles of trails and the Twisted Forest which is a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Due to current weather conditions, water levels may drop without warning and affect the availability of drinking water at this location. As a precaution, please bring all the drinking water you will need.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNavajo Lake Campground is located in Utah near Duck Creek Village
Directions
Go east from Cedar City on Scenic Byway SR 14, 25 miles to the Navajo Lake road turnoff to the south. Follow the Navajo Lake road 5 miles to Navajo Lake campground.
Address
DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST
Cedar city, UT 84721
Coordinates
37.5212389 N
112.7892361 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 52 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 10 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 8 min from Flagstaff, AZ
