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Doctor Creek Campground

Overview
The recently renovated Doctor Creek Campground is located on the south end of the Fish Lake Basin on the Fishlake National Forest. This is a popular spot for visitors as the opportunity to camp, fish, go boating, kayaking, hiking, visiting Pando, wildlife viewing and scenic driving are all great options here.

Facilities
The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 150 people each, both with shelters, tables, campfire rings and grills. All campsites include a family unit and tent pad. Flush toilet bathrooms are available and drinking water is provided during the operating season from faucets located throughout the campground. A dump station is located at the campground entrance. Roads and parking spurs are paved within the campground.

Natural Features
Doctor Creek sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet on the southern tip of Fish Lake near Mallard Bay. A series of ponds, known as Coots Slough, dot the area just south of the campground. Aspens provide limited shade in this sagebrush-covered area. The campground is situated within the Pando aspen clone, one of the largest living organisms in the world. Sites on the outer edge of the campground offer excellent lake views, but no shade.

Recreation
Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20–40-pound Mackinaw trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, perch, Kokanee salmon and splake. Boating, canoeing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The scenic Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake.

Doctor Creek Campground Map & Photos

Reservations

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Reservations are available and may be made online by visiting the link above.

Doctor Creek Campground offers 30 campsites. 11 of these campsites are reservable, including two group sites, one double site, and one accessible site. The other 19 sites are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and are not available to reserve in advance. You must show up in person to claim a FCFS site. There is no guarantee of availability. Please visit the link below to book a reservation or learn more about the campsites.

General Information

There are three resorts (not associated with the Forest Service) that are located in the Fish Lake Basin. They offer camping and fishing supplies, RV parks with hookups, cabin and boat rentals, marinas, gas, restaurants, groceries, laundry facilities and showers. The resorts are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

May - September

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Please refrain from cutting or breaking branches around this campsite. Kindly bring your own firewood to help preserve the natural environment and camping experience.

-OHVs are not allowed within the campground.

-Quiet time is between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am mountain time.

-Camping stay limit is 16 days, 15 nights. After that you must relocate at least 5 road miles away if you wish to continue camping.

-Follow local fire restrictions and fully extinguish campfires before leaving.

-Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.

-Park only in designated camp sites (not vegetation)

-Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited.

-Fireworks are prohibited.

-Pets must be on a leash.

Fees are subject to change seasonally. For more fee information please visit Recreation.Gov

Please note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service. Email: [email protected]

Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife, livestock or other visitors.
When on a trail, yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and keeping control of your dog.

Cabin and Boat Rentals are available via 3rd party businesses, not associated with the Forest Service.

Fish Lake Resorts (435) 638-1000
Bowery Haven Resort (435) 638-1040

Fremont River Ranger District Office Building Fishlake National Forest located in Loa, UT

Address: 138 South Main Street Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 836-2800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.53099722

Longitude: -111.7410556

Elevation

8,848

Directions

Doctor Creek Campground is located 40 miles east of Richfield, Utah. From Richfield, travel east on UT-118 N/E 300 N toward N 100 E 0.8 mi. Continue straight onto UT-119 E 8.8 miles. Turn right onto UT-24 E for 23.1 miles then turn left onto UT-25 N 7 miles. Turn right on Doctor Creek Campground Road and travel 0.3 miles.

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