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Willow Lake

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Closed for the season. Typically opens in June and operates through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

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Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

12:15 PM — July 21st, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Willow Lake Campground occupies the east shore of a small alpine lake at 9,640 feet on the Wasatch Plateau in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The 10 single-family sites are spaced among spruce, fir, and aspen trees providing partial shade, with most sites offering views of the lake. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Gravel roads and parking spurs serve the campground. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water and no garbage service, so visitors must bring water and pack out all trash. A footpath leads from the campground to the lakeshore, and a recently developed trail encircles the entire lake with four stream crossings, two bridges, and fishing access on all sides. Canoeing and fishing are popular activities. The campground also serves as a staging area for the Arapeen OHV Trail System, which offers over 350 miles of designated trails for all skill levels. OHV use within the campground is prohibited except for entering and exiting. Nearby attractions include Ferron Reservoir to the west and Skyline Drive, a scenic route running 60 miles along the plateau with access to numerous lakes and high-elevation forests. In winter, the area attracts snowmobile enthusiasts.

Directions

From the intersection of State Route 10 (State Street) and Canyon Road in Ferron, Utah, head west on Canyon Road. Canyon Road becomes Ferron Canyon Road and then Forest Road 0022. In approximately 22 miles, turn south into the campground on Forest Road 0026.