Moon Lake Group Campground
Campground · Utah · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ashley National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 25 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 75
- People per site
- 8,145 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Moon Lake Group Campground is located on the shores of scenic Moon Lake on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake for its canoeing and fishing opportunities, abundant trails and scenic beauty.Recreation
Moon Lake offers great canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon and splake.Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop begin at the site, offering excellent hiking and horseback riding into the High Uintas Wilderness, where numerous alpine lakes provide great backcountry fishing.
Flying J Outfitters is nearby, offering guided horseback rides along area trails.
Facilities
This campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 75 people each, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.A campground host is located at the nearby Moon Lake Campground, where firewood is available for purchase. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the lakeshore at an elevation of 8,100 feet, where lodgepole pines and aspens dot the landscape, offering partial shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.Nearby Attractions
Moon Lake Resort is adjacent, offering limited supplies, groceries and boat rentals.The facts
- Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 25 ft
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: GRPB, MOON
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade, pets allowed.
2 campsites at Moon Lake Group Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | GRPB | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 75 | |
| A | MOON | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 75 |
Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah, take Highway 87 north to Mountain Home, then travel on county road to Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne.
40.56694, -110.50083 · 40°34'1.0"N 110°30'3.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 78°F in Aug, down to 31°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 34 | 41 | 49 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 78 | 68 | 56 | 40 | 31 |
| Low °F | 7 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 49 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 12 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 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 Moon Lake Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Moon Lake Group Campground?
- Yes, Moon Lake Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Moon Lake Group Campground have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Moon Lake Group Campground?
- 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Moon Lake Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Moon Lake Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Moon Lake Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Moon Lake Group Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20/night for single site, and $32/night for double site and $100/night for the group site.
Restrictions:
- No shooting of any type of gun or projectile is allowed in the campground.
- All dogs must be leashed at all times when inside the campground.
- Quiet time is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. This includes all generators.
- Failure to comply with these and other posted rules will result in a fine and/or being removed from the campground.
- 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.
Camping near Moon Lake Group Campground
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- Upper Stillwater 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Swift Creek Campground 8.4 mi · Campground
- Riverview Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
- Bridge Campground 8.9 mi · Campground
- Reservoir Campground 9.2 mi · Campground
- Upper Stillwater House 10.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-722-5018
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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