Utah / Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation / Duchesne County / Ashley National Forest

Moon Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through September. Potable water is not available for the 2025 season due to debris flow damage from 2023; a new well system is being installed to replace damaged springs. Campers must bring their own water.

About

Moon Lake Campground occupies a stunning location on the shores of the scenic two-mile long Moon Lake at 8,100 feet elevation on the southern slope of the 13,000-foot peaked Uinta Mountains. The campground contains 54 sites split between 32 reservable and 22 first-come first-served sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Most parking spurs measure 16 x 65 feet, and the majority of sites feature lake views with some offering direct lake access. The setting includes lodgepole pine, aspen, and Douglas fir providing shade, while wildlife and wildflowers flourish throughout the canyon. Moon Lake is a popular destination for canoeing, motorboating, and fishing. Anglers can fish for tiger and rainbow trout (actively stocked annually), brook trout, kokanee salmon, and splake. Multiple trailheads provide access to exceptional High Uintas Wilderness hiking and horseback riding opportunities. The Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop trails offer backcountry access to numerous alpine lakes. The Fish Creek National Recreation Trail begins at Moon Lake Dam and climbs from 8,200 to 10,400 feet over 5.6 miles. Adjacent Moon Lake Resort offers small engine boat rentals, convenience items, fishing gear, and firewood for purchase. Flying J Outfitters, located one mile before the campground at the Lake Fork Trailhead, provides scheduled and walk-up horse rides plus pack trips into the wilderness.

Directions

From Duchesne, Utah, take State Highway 87 north for 19 miles. Turn north onto 20780 W towards Mountain Home, then continue north 13 miles to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. Follow FR 131 for 5 miles to the campground. Total distance is approximately 37 miles from Duchesne on paved roads, though some spots have potholes.

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