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Paiute Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Glenwood · Utah · Fishlake National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Fishlake National Forest |
| Location | Glenwood · Utah · Fishlake National Forest · 38.61748, -111.65301 · Map |
| Sites | 48 public sites counted from the federal listing — 48 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 48 sites Water hookups at 0 of 48 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 48 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 48 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 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 47 sites · 30 ft: 47 sites · 35 ft: 47 sites · 40 ft: 0 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 | This is a first come first serve campground. Sites cannot be reserved on Rec.gov. However thus far campground has never been full. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 48 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Pit toiletsWater spigots |
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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 Paiute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience. Paiute Campground is located near Johnson Valley Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. 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 alos enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving are popular activities.
The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins near by. 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 exteds around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.
Facilities All sites in the campgroung are single-family sites.
Pit toilets and drinking water are provided during regular operating season. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Water is shut off during shoulder seasons. Campground acess is limited by snow.
Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 8,800 feet on a sagebrush-covered hillside on the valley floor, offering sweeping views of the Aspen, Pine and Cottonwood forest.
Nearby Attractions Johnson Valley Reservoir is near by, offering fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors enjoy hiking the non-motorized trail from the campground to nearby Tasha Creek and beyond.
Directions, from the listing
Piute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Loa UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceFrying Pan
2 mi straight-line · Loa UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceBowery Creek
4 mi straight-line · Loa UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceMackinaw
5 mi straight-line · Loa, Utah UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceTwin Creeks Picnic
6 mi straight-line · Loa Utah
Trip Card — Paiute Campground
Glenwood · Utah · Fishlake National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Glenwood · Utah · Fishlake National Forest |
| Fees | This is a first come first serve campground. Sites cannot be reserved on Rec.gov. However thus far campground has never been full. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 48 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10234967 · 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.