Can you reserve a site at Elkhorn Campground?

Yes, Elkhorn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Elkhorn Campground?

70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Elkhorn Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Elkhorn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Elkhorn Campground, Utah — 8 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Elkhorn Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, on the scenic Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9300 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike or off-road vehicle.

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Recreation

Miles of trails, including the Great Western Trail, crisscross the area, offering excellent hiking, biking and off-roading opportunities. Numerous sparkling alpine lakes provide great fishing and scenery.

Facilities

The campground contains one group site and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 75 people, with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces and a fire ring with benches.

Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Elkhorn Ranger Station is just across a meadow from the site. Drinking water has been shut down for the season

Natural Features

A thick stand of aspen, pine, and spruce trees covers the campground, offering pleasant shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding meadow.

The facts

Season: June – Season closed by snow — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
8 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: ELKHORN CAMPGROUND

Site types

7 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

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8 campsites at Elkhorn Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10
002	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	49 ft	10
003	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	10
004	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	44 ft	10
005	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10
006	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10
007	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10
G1	ELKHORN CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	75

Getting there

From Loa, Utah, travel northeast on U-72 for 12 miles. Turn east on Forest Road 206 and travel 8 miles to the campground. The dirt road is narrow, steep and single-lane in some places.

38.46347, -111.45659 · 38°27'48.5"N 111°27'23.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	43	51	58	67	78	84	81	75	63	50	40
Low °F	10	14	20	26	35	43	50	48	39	27	18	9
Precip in	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.8	0.6	1.3	1.4	1.0	0.8	0.3	0.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Elkhorn Campground

Can you reserve a site at Elkhorn Campground?: Yes, Elkhorn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Elkhorn Campground have?: 8 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Elkhorn Campground?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Elkhorn Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Elkhorn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Elkhorn Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Elkhorn Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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 in 2020. Email: highcountryrec@gmail.com Phone: 435-979-6868

Restrictions:

OHVs are allowed only for ingress and egress of the campground. They are not permitted to be operated within the campground for any other reason. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. Pets must be on a leash

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Elkhorn Campground

Sunglow Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bowery Creek 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paiute Campground 15 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mackinaw 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Creeks Picnic 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tasha Equestrian 15.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frying Pan 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fremont River Ranger District 1.9 mi · Facility
Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND 15.2 mi · Campground
MALLARD BAY OVERFLOW REC SITE 15.8 mi · Campground
Fish Creek Cove 16.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 435-836-2811
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Elkhorn Campground