Posey Lake Campground
Open for the season with a temporary water outage. Campers must bring their own potable water. A 20% fee reduction is in effect during the outage. The campground operates late May through early September. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov on a 6-month rolling basis; unreserved sites are first-come, first-served.
From Recreation.gov
Our facility is currently experiencing a temporary water outage. Please visit our website or contact the facility for additional information.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Dixie National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety, as well as National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities, by reducing the risk of human-caused wildfires during the current period of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.
Pine Valley Ranger District Enterprise Reservoir Camping Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the soil, water, and vegetation resources from the effects of recreation use and camping around the Upper Enterprise Reservoir.
Pine Valley Ranger District Leeds Creek Camping Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the soil, water, and vegetation resources from the effects of recreation use and camping in the Leeds Creek drainage.
Cedar City and Powell Ranger Districts Water Sources Camping Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect wildlife habitat, wildlife, soil, water, and vegetation resources from the effects of recreational use and camping.
Cedar City Ranger District Temporary Road and Trail Closure
The purpose of this Order is to reduce road damage during logging operations.
Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety while crews perform work to restore the Pine Valley Recreation Area and clean up debris flows and damage from flooding.
Cedar City and Pine Valley Ranger Districts Camping Restrictions (Order Number 0407-25-11)
To reduce conflicts with other public uses and recreational activities at developed and dispersed camp sites.
Cedar City Ranger District Temporary Road Closure Brian Head Peak Road (Order 0407-25-08)
The purpose of this order is to ensure public safety during the reconstruction/rotomilling of the existing travel surface, for the entirety of the Brian Head Peak Road (NFSR 30047).
Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)
The purpose of this order is to ensure public safety, protect resources, and minimize damage to the road infrastructure during snow melt in the spring months.
Forestwide Occupancy and Use Camping (Order 0407-25-01)
The following is prohibited on National Forest System land within the Dixie National Forest: 1. Camping in the same developed campground or other developed recreation site for a period in excess of 14 consecutive days or for more than 14 days in any 30-day period. [36 CFR § 261.58(a)]. 2.…
Pine Valley and Cedar City Off Highway Vehicle Road Restrictions Developed Campgrounds (0407-23-01)
Pine Valley and Cedar City Ranger Districts Off Highway Vehicle Road Restrictions Within Developed Campgrounds - This order is intended to provide OHV access in campgrounds which have legal access to riding opportunities while also providing a quiet recreation experience at some locations.
Cedar City Ranger District Motorized Trail Size Restrictions
This order is intended to provide an OHV recreational experience and protect trail infrastructure not designed for larger motorized vehicles.
Pine Valley and Cedar City Camping Restrictions (Order 0407-22-11)
Pine Valley and Cedar City - Camping Restrictions at Forest Service trailheads, administrative sites and/or other facilities, and areas within one-half mile of developed campgrounds unless designated by the Dixie National Forest as an approved campsite.
Powell Dave's Hollow Camping Restrictions (Order 0407-22-03)
This purpose of this Order is to facilitate resource protection and proper management of National Forest Lands and the adjacent private and National Park Service lands from recreation impacts associated with camping in the Dave’s Hollow area and to provide recreational opportunities to more…
Powell Seasonal Road and Motorized Trail Restrictions (Order 0407-22-04)
Powell Ranger District - Seasonal Road and Motorized Trail Restrictions
Powell East Fork Sevier River Camping Restrictions (Order 0407-21-12 )
The purpose of this order is to protect soil, water, and vegetative resources from recreation impacts associated with camping near the East Fork of the Sevier River and associated riparian areas, and to provide greater recreation opportunities to more members of the general public.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 7 at 12:05PM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 493, 494, 496, AND 498... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 493, 494, 496, AND 498... The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect through 10 PM MDT tonight. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM Monday to 10 PM Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch also remains in effect Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening for the area. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Red Flag Warning issued June 7 at 12:05PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 493, 494, 496, AND 498... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 493, 494, 496, AND 498... The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect through 10 PM MDT tonight. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM Monday to 10 PM Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch also remains in effect Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening for the area. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Red Flag Warning issued June 7 at 12:05PM MDT until June 7 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 493, 494, 496, AND 498... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 493, 494, 496, AND 498... The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect through 10 PM MDT tonight. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM Monday to 10 PM Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch also remains in effect Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening for the area. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
About
Posey Lake Campground offers a forested retreat at 8,800 feet elevation in the Dixie National Forest, surrounded by towering ponderosa pines and aspen groves. The campground sits on a hillside above Posey Lake, providing easy access to fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Non-motorized boating is permitted, with a boat ramp and two fishing docks available. The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site accommodating up to 35 people. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and bear box for food storage. Vault toilets are located throughout the campground. Two hiking trails originate here: the mile-long Posey Overlook Trail leads to scenic views, while the Posey Spur Trail connects to the Great Western Trail for extended hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Posey Lake serves as a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and provides convenient access to Hell's Backbone Road, Utah Highway 12 (a National All-American Road), Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. The 14-mile gravel access road includes steep sections, making vehicles over 30 feet inadvisable.
Directions
From Highway 12 in Escalante, turn north at 300 East at the elementary school following the Posey Lake/Hell's Backbone sign. Travel 14 miles to the junction of Forest Roads 153 and 154, keep left and continue 2 miles to Posey Lake Campground. The access road is gravel with some steep sections; vehicles over 30 feet are not recommended.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $66 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Dixie.Escalante@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 826-5499 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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