Moon Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 season (May through September). No potable water is available for 2026 due to debris flow damage in 2023; a new water system is under installation but will not be completed this season. Campers must bring their own water.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
We are unable to provide water at Moon Lake Campground, Moon Lake Group Site and the Moon Lake Guard Station for the 2026 season. Due to debris flow damage during the summer of 2023, we are installing a new water system to replace the infrastructure that was damaged. This project is currently underway, but we do not expect it to be completed this season. We apologize for any inconvenience and please reach out if you have any questions.
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
Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Moon Lake at an elevation of 8,100 feet on the southern slope of the 13,000-foot Uinta Mountains in Ashley National Forest. The campground contains 54 single-family sites spread across two loops (U and L), including standard sites, tent-only sites, and double sites. Lodgepole pine, aspen, and Douglas fir provide shade, while many sites offer lake views or direct lake access. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Moon Lake offers excellent fishing for tiger trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, and splake, with tiger and rainbow trout actively stocked annually. Canoeing and motorboating are popular activities. The Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop hiking and equestrian trails begin at this site, providing access to the High Uintas Wilderness with its numerous alpine lakes. The Fish Creek National Recreation Trail starts at Moon Lake Dam and climbs from 8,200 to 10,400 feet over 5.6 miles. The adjacent Moon Lake Resort offers small engine boat rentals, firewood, and supplies. Flying J Outfitters at the Lake Fork trailhead one mile before the campground provides scheduled and walk-up horse rides as well as drop and pack trips into the wilderness.
Directions
From Duchesne, Utah, take State Hwy 87 north to Mountain Home, then north 12 miles to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne on paved roads, though some spots have potholes.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 738-2482 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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