Panguitch Lake

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,247 ft
Elevation

Panguitch Lake is situated at an elevation of 8,212 feet approximately 18 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. The lake is the source of Panguitch Creek and is fed by three small inlet streams: Blue Springs Creek, Clear Creek, and Ipson Creek. The lake is a popular fishing lake with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning station.

There are accomodations in the town of Panguitch Lake as well as 2 Forest Service operated campgrounds near the lake, Panguitch Lake South Campground and Panguitch Lake North Campground.

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait, Ice; Boat Launch available

Getting there

37.72351, -112.62500 · 37°43'24.6"N 112°37'30.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.11.71.51.10.90.52.02.11.61.91.41.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 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 Panguitch Lake

Can you reserve a site at Panguitch Lake?
No. Panguitch Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Panguitch Lake

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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