Doctor Creek
Open May through September. Eleven sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; 19 sites are first-come-first-served. Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 16-day camping limit in effect. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no garbage services.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
High Wind Watch issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
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.
About
Doctor Creek Campground occupies a scenic position at 8,848 feet elevation on the southern tip of Fish Lake near Mallard Bay in the Fishlake National Forest. The campground was recently renovated and features paved roads and parking spurs throughout. Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres and renowned for trophy Mackinaw lake trout weighing 20-40 pounds. Anglers also pursue rainbow trout and splake. The campground contains 30 sites including 29 single-family sites and one double site, plus two group sites that accommodate up to 150 people each. Eleven sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, including one ADA-accessible site, while 19 sites remain first-come-first-served. All sites have picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Flush toilet restrooms are provided, and drinking water is available from faucets throughout the campground during the operating season. A dump station is located at the campground entrance. The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake, and the famous Pando aspen clone is nearby. Three resorts near Fish Lake provide additional services including supplies, restaurants, boat rentals, and laundry facilities during the summer season.
Directions
From Richfield, Utah, head east approximately 40 miles. Take Highway 24 northwest of Loa, then Highway 25 northeast approximately 7 miles to the campground on the south end of Fish Lake.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 896-1020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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