Mallard Bay Overflow Recreation Site
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates May through October, and only opens when all other Fish Lake campgrounds are at capacity.
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
Mallard Bay Overflow Recreation Site is a contingency camping area located along Fish Lake near the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah. Situated at 9,000 feet elevation with forested terrain and expansive lake views, this overflow site only opens when all other campgrounds at Fish Lake reach full capacity during the operating season. 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. Anglers also target rainbow trout and splake. The lake supports boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving. Nearby trails include the five-mile Pelican Canyon Trail that climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine, and aspen. The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail runs along the lake's eastern shore with 900 feet of elevation gain. The campground provides flush toilets but no potable water. Sites cost $20 per night with an additional $7.50 fee per extra vehicle. A 16-day camping limit applies. The area is managed by High Country Recreation under USFS concession permit.
Directions
From Richfield, Utah, head east on UT-118 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, then turn left onto UT-25 N for 7 miles. Turn right on Doctor Creek Campground Road and travel 0.3 miles to the overflow area.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| 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 |
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