Frying Pan
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations via Recreation.gov opened for stays beginning May 15, 2026. The campground operates May through September. Six sites are reservable; five sites are first-come-first-served. Camping limited to 16 days.
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
Frying Pan Campground is located along the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah, approximately 47 miles east of Richfield and 3 miles north of Fish Lake. At 9,000 feet elevation, the campground sits on a sagebrush-covered hillside with aspen trees providing limited shade and views of the north end of Fish Lake Basin. The campground has 11 sites total: 10 single-family sites and one group site that accommodates up to 100 people and 30 vehicles. Six sites (5 single and the group site) are reservable through Recreation.gov, while 5 sites remain first-come-first-served. All roads and parking spurs are paved. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, picnic tables, and fire rings. Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake at 2,500 acres and is famous for trophy Mackinaw lake trout weighing 20-40 pounds. Rainbow trout and splake fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving are popular activities. The Lakeshore National Recreation Trail provides scenic hiking along the eastern shore, and the 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail nearby leads to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop.
Directions
From Richfield, Utah, head east on UT-118 N/E 300 N for 0.8 miles. Continue straight onto UT-119 E for 8.8 miles. Turn right onto UT-24 E for 23.1 miles. Turn left onto UT-25 N for 10.0 miles. Continue onto FR640 for 4.4 miles, then turn left (north) into the campground entrance.
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 | $25 - $110 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 836-2811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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