Can you reserve a site at Mackinaw?

Yes, Mackinaw is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Mackinaw?

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

Are campfires allowed at Mackinaw?

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

Mackinaw, Utah — 67 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Mackinaw Campground is located next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

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 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins next door 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 popular 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 four group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are provided. Several single-family sites are available as well. Most sites have lake views.

Flush toilets, showers 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 Fish Lake. Aspen trees forest the site, providing partial shade.

Nearby Attractions

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
67 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 125 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: DOUBLE, Double, MACK, SING

Site types

57 Standard Nonelectric
6 Group Standard Nonelectric
3 Group RV Area Nonelectric
1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

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

Book on Recreation.gov

67 campsites at Mackinaw

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
025	DOUBLE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	125 ft	20
026	DOUBLE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	115 ft	20
027	DOUBLE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	110 ft	20
046	DOUBLE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	75 ft	20
035	Double	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	20
029	MACK	Group Rv Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20
031	MACK	Group Rv Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20
032	MACK	Group Rv Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20
001	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
002	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
003	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
004	SING	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
005	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
006	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
007	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
008	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
009	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	65 ft	10
010	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10
011	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	10
012	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	10
013	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	10	♿
014	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	10	♿
015	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
016	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
017	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
018	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
019	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
020	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
021	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
022	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
023	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
024	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
028	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
030	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	10
033	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
034	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
036	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
037	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
038	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
039	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
040	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	65 ft	10
041	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
042	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	10
043	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
044	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
045	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	10
047	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
048	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
049	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
050	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
051	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
052	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10
053	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10
054	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10
055	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
056	SING	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	20
057	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10
058	SING	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10
059	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
060	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
061	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
062	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
063	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
064	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
065	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
066	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10
067	SING	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	10

Getting there

From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast 9 miles to the campground.

38.55556, -111.71611 · 38°33'20.0"N 111°42'58.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 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 Mackinaw

Can you reserve a site at Mackinaw?: Yes, Mackinaw is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mackinaw have?: 67 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Mackinaw?: 125 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Mackinaw?: Campfires are allowed at Mackinaw. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Mackinaw also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mackinaw'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:

No OHV riding in campground Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. Pets are required to be on a leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Mackinaw

Twin Creeks Picnic 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bowery Creek 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Doctor Creek 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frying Pan 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paiute Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tasha Equestrian 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mt Terrill Guard Station 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUND 0.5 mi · Campground
MALLARD BAY OVERFLOW REC SITE 2.1 mi · Campground
Koosharem Day Use site 7.7 mi · Facility
Fremont River Ranger District 13.6 mi · Facility
Salina Reservoir CUA Dispersed Camping 14.6 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-25.

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