Moon Lake Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. No potable water is available for the 2025 season due to ongoing well system repairs.
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.
Camping Restrictions - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-007 for camping restrictions regarding occupancy and use.
National Forest System Roads and Trails
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-001 regarding: National Forest System Roads and Trails
Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-004 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-003 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-002 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Burning Wood Pallets or Construction Debris - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-006 prohibiting burning of wood pallets or construction debris
Closure of Fishing on Concrete Boat Ramps withing Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Ashley National Forest Order 050115A1 regarding: Closure of Fishing from Concrete Boat Ramps on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
About
Moon Lake Group Campground is located on the shores of scenic Moon Lake on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 8,100 feet. The campground features two group sites, each capable of accommodating up to 75 people, making it ideal for large gatherings, reunions, and organized outings. Each site includes picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. The landscape is characterized by lodgepole pines and aspens that provide partial shade, with abundant wildlife and summer wildflowers throughout the area. Moon Lake offers excellent canoeing and fishing opportunities, with anglers targeting rainbow and cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon, and splake. The campground serves as a trailhead for the Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop, offering outstanding hiking and horseback riding access into the High Uintas Wilderness, where numerous alpine lakes provide exceptional backcountry fishing. Flying J Outfitters operates nearby, offering guided horseback rides along area trails. The campground provides accessible vault toilets and trash collection. A campground host is located at nearby Moon Lake Campground where firewood can be purchased. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Moon Lake Resort is adjacent to the campground, offering limited supplies, groceries, and boat rentals for visitors.
Directions
From Duchesne, Utah, take Highway 87 north to Mountain Home, then travel on county road to Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 722-5018 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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