Elkhorn Campground
Closed for the season. Reopens June 2026 and operates through October. The group site is reservable via Recreation.gov; single sites are first-come, first-served only.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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 includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
About
Elkhorn Campground is a scenic high-elevation campground at approximately 9,300 feet on Thousand Lake Mountain in the Fishlake National Forest. Located about 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, the campground is surrounded by thick stands of aspen, pine, and spruce trees that provide pleasant shade throughout the summer months. Wildflowers bloom abundantly in the surrounding meadows during the warmer season. The campground offers 7 single sites on a first-come, first-served basis and one reservable group site that can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles. The group site includes large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces, and a fire ring with benches. Vault toilets and seasonal drinking water from a hand pump are provided. All sites are nonelectric with gravel parking spurs. Miles of trails crisscross the area, including the Great Western Trail, providing excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle riding. Numerous alpine lakes in the vicinity offer fishing and scenic views. Access is via a dirt road that is narrow, steep, and single-lane in places.
Directions
From Loa, Utah, travel north/northeast on U-72 (paved) for 12 miles. Turn right (east) on Forest Road 206 (dirt) and travel 7.6 miles. Turn right on FR210 for 0.2 miles to the campground. The dirt road is narrow, steep, and single-lane in some places.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 896-1020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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