Recreation area

Panguitch Lake

Dixie National Forest · Utah — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Panguitch Lake is situated at an elevation of 8,212 feet approximately 18 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah.  The lake is the source of Panguitch Creek and is fed by three small inlet streams: Blue Springs Creek, Clear Creek, and Ipson Creek.  The lake is a popular fishing lake with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning station. There are accomodations in the town of Panguitch Lake as well as 2 Forest Service operated campgrounds near the lake, Panguitch Lake South Campground and Panguitch Lake North Campground. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait, Ice; Boat Launch available

Activities

  • BOATING
  • FISHING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.