Can you reserve a site at Frying Pan?

Yes, Frying Pan is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Frying Pan have?

12 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Frying Pan?

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

Are campfires allowed at Frying Pan?

Campfires are allowed at Frying Pan. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Frying Pan, Utah — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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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.

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.

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
11 bookable sites
12 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: GRP, SINGLE

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables

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

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12 campsites at Frying Pan

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
G1	GRP	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	99 ft	100
001	SINGLE	Management	—	Paved	—	10
002	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	34 ft	10
003	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	53 ft	10
004	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	40 ft	10
005	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	30 ft	10
006	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	37 ft	10
007	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	37 ft	10
008	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	10
009	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	36 ft	10
010	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	35 ft	10
011	SINGLE	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	41 ft	10

Getting there

From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 15 miles to the campground.

38.60889, -111.67889 · 38°36'32.0"N 111°40'44.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 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 Frying Pan

Can you reserve a site at Frying Pan?: Yes, Frying Pan is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Frying Pan have?: 12 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Frying Pan?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Frying Pan?: Campfires are allowed at Frying Pan. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

For family sites one through 11, the recreation fee includes one vehicle. 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.co

Restrictions:

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. OHVs are not allowed in the campgrounds. Pets must be leashed.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Frying Pan

Tasha Equestrian 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paiute Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bowery Creek 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mackinaw 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Creeks Picnic 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Doctor Creek 6.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mt Terrill Guard Station 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND 3.7 mi · Campground
MALLARD BAY OVERFLOW REC SITE 6.3 mi · Campground
Koosharem Day Use site 9.1 mi · Facility
Salina Reservoir CUA Dispersed Camping 10.6 mi · Campground
Gates Lake CUA Dispersed Camping 10.9 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 435-836-2811
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-25.

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