Doctor Creek
FSU.S. Forest Service — Loa · Utah · Fishlake National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Fishlake National Forest |
| Location | Loa · Utah · Fishlake National Forest · 38.52778, -111.74500 · Map |
| Sites | 30 public sites counted from the federal listing — 28 standard nonelectric; 2 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 30 sites Water hookups at 0 of 30 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 30 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 30 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 99 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 30 sites · 30 ft: 30 sites · 35 ft: 30 sites · 40 ft: 30 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | *Reserved campsites on Rec.gov will have a reservation name posted on site marker.* First Come First Serve: 1st. Occupy campsite, note number, return within 30 minutes. 2nd. Fill out envelope and enclose fee. 3rd. Detach stub and deposit envelope in fee box. 4th. Attach stub to post located at occupied site. If no post display on dashboard. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 32 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-25.
From the official listing
Overview Doctor Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and exploring local trails. Located within the Aspen Pando Clone it is a great explore this world renound natural treasure.
View Doctor Creek Campground, Group Site & Dump station Map
Recreation Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities.
The scenic Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation. Facilities The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 150 people each, both with shelters, tables, campfire rings and grills. Several single-family sites are available as well. Mallard Day Use site is located within the campground.
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station is located at the campground entrance. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Three resorts are located in the Fish Lake Basin, offering camping and fishing supplies, RV parks with hookups, cabin and boat rentals, marinas, gas, restaurants, groceries, laundry facilities and showers. The resorts are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Natural Features Doctor Creek sits at at an elevation of 9,000 feet on the southern tip of Fish Lake on Mallard Bay. A series of ponds, known as Coots Slough, dot the area just south of the campground. Aspens and cottonwoods provide limited shade in this sagebrush-covered area. Sites on the outer edge of the campground offer excellent lake views but no shade. Nearby Attractions The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins nearby at Bowery Creek Campground. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop.
Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 7 miles to the campground.
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Trip Card — Doctor Creek
Loa · Utah · Fishlake National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Loa · Utah · Fishlake National Forest |
| Fees | *Reserved campsites on Rec.gov will have a reservation name posted on site marker.* First Come First Serve: 1st. Occupy campsite, note number, return within 30 minutes. 2nd.… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 99 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 30 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231919 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.