Lake Hill
The campground is currently closed for the season and opens May 22, 2026. The season typically runs through September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
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
Lake Hill Campground is nestled next to Lake Hill Reservoir at 8,400 feet in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, just 5 miles east of Ephraim, Utah via Forest Highway 8. The campground offers both single-family sites and two group sites, with Group Site #1 accommodating up to 30 people and Group Site #2 handling up to 75 people. A mixed forest of spruce, fir, and aspen provides partial shade throughout the campground, with summer wildflowers abundant. The small man-made reservoir is popular for canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. Beyond the water, Ephraim Canyon serves as a gateway to the Arapeen OHV Trail System with over 350 miles of routes. Jimmies Fork Trail and the Great Basin Experimental Trail nearby offer opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The self-guided Great Basin Experimental Range Auto Tour provides historical context on one of North America's oldest range research sites. This is a pack-it-out facility with vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. No livestock permitted.
Directions
From Ephraim, turn east on 400 South, then right on 300 East. 300 East becomes State Route 29. Continue approximately 5 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 283-4151 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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