Mackinaw
FSU.S. Forest Service — Loa, Utah · Utah · Fishlake National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Fishlake National Forest |
| Location | Loa, Utah · Utah · Fishlake National Forest · 38.55556, -111.71611 · Map |
| Sites | 67 public sites counted from the federal listing — 57 standard nonelectric; 6 group standard nonelectric; 3 group rv area nonelectric; 1 tent only 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 67 sites Water hookups at 0 of 67 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 67 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 67 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 125 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 25 sites · 30 ft: 25 sites · 35 ft: 18 sites · 40 ft: 16 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 2 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 Mackinaw Campground is located next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. 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 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins next door 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.
The popular 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 four group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are provided. Several single-family sites are available as well. Most sites have lake views.
Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. 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 The campground sits on a sagebrush-covered hillside above the valley floor and offers views of Fish Lake. Aspen trees forest the site, providing partial shade. Nearby Attractions 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 9 miles to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Mackinaw
Loa, Utah · Utah · Fishlake National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Loa, Utah · Utah · Fishlake National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 125 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 67 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231921 · 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.