Elkhorn Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from late spring through fall, weather permitting. Water systems are shut down for winter.
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.
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.
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.gov
16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
About
Elkhorn Campground is located on Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9,300 feet, about 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah. The campground features 7 individual campsites and one group site with a pavilion that can accommodate up to 75 people, complete with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces, and a fire ring with benches. The Elkhorn Ranger Station is situated just across a meadow from the campground. A thick stand of aspen, pine, and spruce trees covers the campground, providing pleasant shade during summer months when wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding meadows. The area offers excellent recreational opportunities with miles of trails crisscrossing the mountain, including access to the Great Western Trail. These trails are popular for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle use. Numerous sparkling alpine lakes in the area provide great fishing opportunities and scenic views. Access to the campground requires traveling 12 miles northeast from Loa on paved U-72, then 8 miles east on Forest Road 206, a narrow, steep dirt road that is single-lane in some places. OHV users should note that off-road vehicles are allowed only for entering and exiting the campground, not for operation within the campground itself. The campground operates seasonally and has both reservable and first-come, first-served sites available.
Directions
From Loa, Utah, travel northeast on U-72 for 12 miles. Turn east on Forest Road 206 and travel 8 miles to the campground. The dirt road is narrow, steep and single-lane in some places.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 836-2811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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