Frying Pan
FRYING PAN
Part of Fishlake National Forest
Overview
Frying Pan Campground is located on the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah, just 3 miles north of Fish Lake, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.
Facilities
The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people, with picnic tables, a campfire ring and large parking area. Several single-family sites are available as well. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.Three resorts are located in the Fish Lake Basin, offering 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.
Natural Features
The campground sits on a sagebrush-covered hillside above the valley floor and offers views of the north end of Fish Lake Basin. Aspen trees forest the site, providing limited shade.Recreation
Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake and covers 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities.The scenic Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.
Nearby Attractions
Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins nearby at Bowery Creek Campground. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop.
Important Notices
This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations and be prepared for inclement weather.
There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at the campground.
This is a 'pack it in-pack it out' facility. No garbage services are available. Please bring your own garbage bags.
Camping is limited to 16 days.
Street legal and non-stree legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only.
Any vehicles or trailers that can not fit in the designated site must be relocated to another site purchased at full site price. Check area map for available free parking.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited: this includes BB guns, slingshots, paintball guns etc. Take these activities outside of the campground please.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 15 miles to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 435-836-2811
138 South Main PO Box 129Loa, UT 84747
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site G1, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SINGLE, Type Standard Nonelectric
