Posy Lake Campground, near Dixie National Forest, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature. With its serene setting and spacious sites, it’s a favorite among campers who appreciate a quiet retreat surrounded by trees.

This campground is perfect for fishing enthusiasts, with an eight-acre lake that’s ideal for kayak fishing and offers excellent trout opportunities. Visitors have raved about the well-kept facilities, including clean, modern toilets and strategically placed water taps that make staying hydrated a breeze. One camper noted, “The campground is well taken care of and the water taps are strategically spaced out between campsites.”

For those who enjoy hiking, there’s a trail leading to a lookout point that provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Many campers recommend site 15 for its privacy and elevation, making it a great choice for those seeking a little solitude. As one reviewer put it, “This campground is truly a hidden gem.”

While amenities like showers and trash services are not available, the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere more than make up for it. Just be sure to bring your own firewood, as it’s not sold on-site. Whether you’re casting a line in the lake or soaking in the night sky filled with stars, Posy Lake Campground offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

## Overview

 Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.
## Recreation

 Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides excellent hiking and mountain biking.
## Natural Features

 The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape and summer wildflowers are abundant. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.

Posy Lake Campground

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Excellent uncrowded trout lake. Eight acres among the pines. Good sized rainbows and brooks. Occasional arctic greylings. Modern designed toilets. Potable water provided. Non motorized boats allowed on lake. Perfect for kayak fishing amongst the mountain paradise. Good base camp to explore Boulder Mountain, Escalante Grand Staircase, and Lake Powell at Hole in the Rock. But PLEASE don’t tell anyone! Let’s keep this gem a secret!

Best Trout Fishing

One of the most scenic campgrounds in the Western United States. And excellent trout fishing, too! The eight acre Posey Lake is perfect for quiet kayak fishing among the pines and aspens. The campground has state-of-the-art toilets that are kept immaculate and oder-free. Potable water spickets are strategically placed throughout the campsites. Docile deer are common in the early mornings and the Milky Way makes its appearance after sunset. In the summer, look for the Big Dipper to descend over the north end of the lake. Campsites No’s. 11, 12, 13, and 14 have trail access to the lake (No. 12 is best). If you want seclusion, reserve campsite No. 16, although it is furthest from the lake. All sites come with a fire pit, barbecue grill “on a stick,” picnic table, and bear-proof food locker. The trail to the fire look-out is adjacent to Campground No. 14\. It’s an moderately easy hike with some inclines and switchbacks.

Hurry! The secret is getting out!

 This hidden campsite is great, remote camp sites, covered in trees, extremely quite. There is no cell phone service and the closest town is 35 minutes. Bring your own wood, they do not sell wood. Running fresh spring water, but no dish washing station. Be prepared. Also no showers. Even though this is a little bit of a damper, the views make up for all of it. They have a trail that takes you to a look out in the top of the mountain. Absolutely breathtaking view. Hike is moderate, with a pretty steep incline up. Also have a pond with fishing and non motorized boats allowed. I highly recommend you pick site 15 for it’s really private and the most elevated campsite. This campground is truly a hidden gem. Will definitely return! 🌞

Love the campsite! 

Honestly this is easily one of my favorite campgrounds, the lake is awesome for fishing. The campground is well taken care of and the water taps are strategically spaced out between campsites. We went and had the majority of the campground to ourselves, it was awesome to have the campsites be so close to trails. 

Awesome quiet campground

Definitely top ten favorite ones. Quiet and spacious 

Beautiful campground 

Only the group campsite has Lakeview. There is a picnic site beside the lake. The campsites are generous and just regravelled. There are bear boxes. There seems to be water spigots near each site. Each site has a fire rain, a barbecue box, and a camp table. There is LTE cellular service on AT&amp;T. There's a fish cleaning site. It's up at about $9,500 ft. As of September 8th. The water has been turned off and there are no other campers here. A lot of the campsites have a tent level site included.

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