Doctor Creek
Campground · Utah · 30 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Fishlake National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 30
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 150
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 8,880 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Doctor Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and exploring local trails. Located within the Aspen Pando Clone it is a great explore this world renound natural treasure.
View Doctor Creek Campground, Group Site & Dump station Map
Recreation
Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 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.
Facilities
The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 150 people each, both with shelters, tables, campfire rings and grills. Several single-family sites are available as well. Mallard Day Use site is located within the campground.Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station is located at the campground entrance. 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
Doctor Creek sits at at an elevation of 9,000 feet on the southern tip of Fish Lake on Mallard Bay. A series of ponds, known as Coots Slough, dot the area just south of the campground. Aspens and cottonwoods provide limited shade in this sagebrush-covered area. Sites on the outer edge of the campground offer excellent lake views but no shade.Nearby Attractions
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.Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities.
The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 30 bookable sites
- 34 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 3 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: DOCT, Double, GRPB, SING
Site types
- 28 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Management
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
34 campsites at Doctor Creek
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRPA | DOCT | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 150 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Double | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 20 | 🐾 |
| 030 | Double | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 20 | 🐾 |
| GRPB | GRPB | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 150 | 🐾 |
| 001 | SING | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 0011 | SING | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 0012 | SING | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 002 | SING | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 003 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 004 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 005 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 006 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 007 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 008 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 009 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 011 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 012 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 013 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 014 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 44 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 015 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 016 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 017 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 018 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 020 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 43 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 021 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 022 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 023 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 025 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 026 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 028 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 029 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.52778, -111.74500 · 38°31'40.0"N 111°44'42.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
*Reserved campsites on Rec.gov will have a reservation name posted on site marker.* First Come First Serve: 1st. Occupy campsite, note number, return within 30 minutes. 2nd. Fill out envelope and enclose fee. 3rd. Detach stub and deposit envelope in fee box. 4th. Attach stub to post located at occupied site. If no post display on dashboard.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Doctor Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Doctor Creek?
- Yes, Doctor Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Doctor Creek have?
- 34 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Doctor Creek?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Doctor Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Doctor Creek.
- Are campfires allowed at Doctor Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Doctor Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Doctor Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Doctor Creek's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Half of the sites are reservable, the other half are first-come first-served. 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 in 2020. Email: highcountryrec@gmai
Restrictions:
- Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. OHVs are not allowed in the campgrounds. Pets are required to be on a leash.
Camping near Doctor Creek
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- Paiute Campground 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tasha Equestrian 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- MALLARD BAY OVERFLOW REC SITE 0.5 mi · Campground
- BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND 3 mi · Campground
- Koosharem Day Use site 7.4 mi · Facility
- Fremont River Ranger District 14.6 mi · Facility
- Big Lake CUA Dispersed Camping 14.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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