Moon Lake Campground
Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake to enjoy cool mountain air, fishing, canoeing and motor- boating, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse rides.
The group site has its own page: Moon Lake Group Campground.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 46 |
| Tent-only | 8 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
54 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | L | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 19 | L | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 20 | L | Standard | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 22 | L | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 23 | L | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 24 | L | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 25 | L | Standard | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 27 | L | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 28 | L | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 29 | L | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
This large campground contains numerous single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Generally, parking spurs are 16 X 65 feet. Please see individual campsites for exact dimensions. Most sites have lake views; some have lake access. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Water spigots are located throughout the campground and roads and parking spurs are paved. A host is on-site and firewood is available for purchase at the nearby Moon Lake Resort. Moon Lake Resort is adjacent, offering convenience groceries, ice, soda pop, fishing bait and gear.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah, take State Hwy 87 north to Mountain Home, then north 12 miles to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne on paved roads although some spots have pot-holes.
| Nearest town | Duchesne, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.5664° N, 110.5178° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
27 mi from the campground · 472 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
28 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
29 mi from the campground · 730 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 47.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 4.8 mi
- 5.6 mi
- 6 miMiners Gulch Fishing Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 9.3 miUpper Stillwater Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 9.8 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miBrown Duck A1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miBrown Duck ↗16.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miLake Fork ↗15.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miFish Creek ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miDry Ridge Small Spur North0.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.9 miBear Wallow Spur North0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside High Uintas Wilderness, which overlaps Ashley National Forest.
- inHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 acres
- inAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated on the lakeshore at an elevation of 8,100 feet where lodgepole pine, aspen and Douglas fir provide some shade away from the lake. Wildlife and flowers both flourish in the canyon
Recreation
Moon Lake offers great canoeing and motor-boating. Anglers fish for tiger, rainbows and brook trout, kokanee salmon and splake. Tiger and rainbow trout are actively stocked annually. The Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop hiking/equestrian trails begin at this site offering excellent opportunities in the High Uintas Wilderness where numerous alpine lakes provide great backcountry fishing. The Fish Creek National Recreation Trail begins at the Moon Lake Dam and ascends northeast up to center park, climbing from 8,200’ to 10,400’ over 5.6 miles. The Moon Lake Resort is adjacent to the campground and offers small engine boat rentals. Flying J Outfitters is located one mile before the campground, at the Lake Fork trailhead, offering both scheduled and walk-up horse rides as well as drop and pack trips into the High Uintas Wilderness.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Moon Lake Campground?
Sites at Moon Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Moon Lake Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Moon Lake Campground have?
54 sites, including 46 standard sites without power and 8 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Moon Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Moon Lake Campground?
Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Moon Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Moon Lake Campground?
Moon Lake offers great canoeing and motor-boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Moon Lake Campground?
Duchesne, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Moon Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Moon Lake Group Campground (0.9 mi), Rock Creek Group (5.5 mi), and Miners Gulch (6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby