U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Ferron, UT

Willow Lake

WIllow Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Willow Lake, at an elevation of 9,640 feet. The small lake sits in an alpine basin high on the Wasatch Plateau. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dot the open landscape, providing partial shade in the campground. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are plentiful, and autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area. This campground contains 10 single-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Most sites have lake views, though none have direct lake access. A footpath leads to the shore from the campground, and another trail with easy fishing access leads all the way around the lake.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 11 sites 30 ft max No hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
active

Salina Canyon East Rx (prescribed burn) · 25 mi away · 17,375 acres

2 more within 50 miles

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups		10
Host/management		1

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

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The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	People / vehicles	Fires
1	Pull-through	30	Gravel		8 / 2	Yes
2	Pull-through	30	Gravel		8 / 2	Yes
3	Pull-through	30	Gravel	Full	8 / 2	Yes
4	Pull-through		Gravel		8 / 2	Yes
5	Pull-through		Paved	Full	8 / 2	Yes
6	Pull-through		Gravel	Full	8 / 2	Yes
7	Pull-through		Gravel	Full	8 / 2	Yes
8	Pull-through		Gravel	Full	8 / 2	Yes
9	Pull-through		Gravel	Full	8 / 2	Yes
10	Pull-through		Gravel	Full	8 / 2	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	30 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions

The campground contains ten single-family campsites, most of which have lake views. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided at this location. This campground does not have water or garbage service so visitors will need to plan to "pack it in and pack it out". The main parking area for day use and lake access is located right next to the main road by the information kiosk and there are two additional parking areas farther west on Ferron Canyon Road. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

Season	June to September
Forest	Manti-La Sal National Forest
Booking	Can be reserved online or call toll free at 1-877-444-6777. Reservations must be made 4 days in advance.
Rules	No riding OHVs in campground except to enter and exit.

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

From Ferron Utah Willow Lake is located approximately 25 miles up Ferron Canyon, on Forest Road 022. From Mayfield Utah Willow Lake is located approximately 27 miles from Mayfield. Head East from up Forest Road 022, turn left on Skyline Drive at 12 Mile Campground then following signage towards Ferron Reservior.

Nearest town	Ferron, Utah
Coordinates	39.1350° N, 111.3807° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

Prescribed
Salina Canyon East Rx
25 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres
Prescribed
San Pitch Rx
25 mi from the campground · 15 acres
Prescribed
Fremont River Rd Piles Rx
41 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gear	IFA Country Store ↗	18.6 mi
RV sales & service	Western Range Camps ↗	27.7 mi
Dump station	Dump station ↗	33.6 mi

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Worth a stop

Ferron Reservoir is a short drive west, offering additional fishing and canoeing opportunities. Other lakes in the area include Duck Fork Reservoir and Wrigley Reservoir. Skyline Drive runs along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce/fir/aspen forests, and access to numerous lakes and reservoirs.

4.4 mi
Duck Fork Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
10.2 mi
Millsite Day Use ↗Day use
12.9 mi
The Hole Trailhead ↗Trailhead
13.3 mi
Grassy Lake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
13.7 mi
Patton Trailhead ↗Trailhead

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

0.6 mi
Ferron Mountain #114 ↗
6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
1.4 mi
Shoemaker Flat
2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
2.8 mi
Singleton Flat
1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
2.9 mi
Dairy Trail ↗
7.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
3.3 mi
Harris Knoll
0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
3.7 mi
Trail to Wrigley Resevoir
1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Nelson Mountain Wilderness begins about 8.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

8.9 mi
Nelson Mountain Wilderness ↗
Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,179 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.

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FS · UT

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On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Natural features

This small lake sits in an alpine basin high on the Wasatch Plateau. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dominate the landscape on the south and east sides of the lake, providing partial shade in the campground. The north and west sides of the lakeshore are covered in grasses and wildflowers, allowing easy access to fishing areas. Wildlife and summer flowers are plentiful, and autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area.

Recreation

Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the lake. A trail leads to the lakeshore from the campground. Another recently developed footpath goes around the entire lake and features four stream crossings, two bridges, and fisherman access points on all sides of the lake. The campground is a staging area for the expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System, with more than 350 miles of designated, maintained trails for all riding levels.

Guidebooks for Utah

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Best Tent Camping: Utah
Jeffrey Steadman, 2017
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Hiking from here to Wow: Utah Canyon Country
Kathy Copeland, 2018
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Backroads & byways of Utah
Christine Sjöquist, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Willow Lake?

Sites at Willow Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Can be reserved online or call toll free at 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Willow Lake?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Willow Lake have?

11 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Willow Lake?

The longest site here provides 30 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 pets allowed at Willow Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Lake. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Willow Lake?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No riding OHVs in campground except to enter and exit.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Willow Lake?

Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Willow Lake?

Ferron, Utah. Ferron Reservoir is a short drive west, offering additional fishing and canoeing opportunities.

Source: Getting there

What if Willow Lake is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North (4 mi, first-come), Ferron Reservoir (4.1 mi), and Twelve Mile Flat (5.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby