Paradise Park Campground
There are 15 campsites on the shores of Paradise Park Lake where you can fish for rainbow trout. You can take Forest Road 296 (a jeep trail) to its end and hike to a number of isolated and lovely little lakes which dot the area to the northeast of Paradise Park. The Deadman Lake Trail is open to hiking and horses and is 8.5 miles long. Drinking water is not provided. Enjoy mountain biking on nearby roads and trails (but not on wilderness trails!). The area north and east of Paradise Park is open to OHV use only on designated routes; the area south and west is fairly unrestricted. Pick up a travel map from the Forest Service.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $5/night for single unit. There are no fees during off season. |
| Dark sky | 8.7 miles from Steinaker State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation are not accepted for this campground. |
| Fees | $5/night for single unit. There are no fees during off season. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.3944° N, 109.5438° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
34 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
50 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
50 mi from the campground · 85 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 3.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.6 miMccoy Flats Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.9 miMoonshine Arch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Ashley National Forest begins about 7.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.6 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Paradise Park Campground?
No. Paradise Park Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservation are not accepted for this campground. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Paradise Park Campground?
Nothing. Paradise Park Campground is listed as free. $5/night for single unit.
Source: Forest Service
How many sites does Paradise Park Campground have?
15 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Paradise Park Campground?
Paradise Park Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Is Paradise Park Campground good for stargazing?
Steinaker State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 8.7 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What if Paradise Park Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Split Mountain Group Campground (15.6 mi), Green River Campground (15.9 mi), and Pelican Lake Campground (16.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby