Mallard Bay Overflow Recreation Site
Operating season runs May through October. This overflow area opens only when all other Fish Lake campgrounds reach full capacity. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
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
Mallard Bay Overflow Recreation Site sits along the shores of Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. At 9,000 feet elevation, the site offers expansive views of Fish Lake, Utah's largest natural mountain lake covering 2,500 acres. The campground operates as overflow capacity for the Fish Lake Basin, opening only when Doctor Creek, Bowery Creek, Mackinaw, Frying Pan, Paiute, and Tasha Equestrian campgrounds reach full occupancy. Fish Lake is renowned for its trophy fishing, particularly Mackinaw lake trout that can reach 20-40 pounds. Rainbow trout and splake also draw anglers. Beyond fishing, the lake supports boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving. The nearby five-mile Pelican Canyon Trail starts at Bowery Creek Campground and climbs through meadows and dense spruce, pine, and aspen forests to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop. As a primitive overflow area, the site has flush toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring adequate drinking water and pack out all trash. The campground is managed by High Country Recreation under a Forest Service concession permit.
Directions
From Richfield, Utah, head east on UT-118 N/E 300 N toward N 100 E for 0.8 miles. Continue straight onto UT-119 E for 8.8 miles. Turn right onto UT-24 E for 23.1 miles, then turn left onto UT-25 N for 7 miles. Turn right on Doctor Creek Campground road and travel 0.3 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| highcountryrec@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 836-2800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Fishlake NF - Mallard Bay Overflow |
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