Can you reserve a site at Posey Lake Campground?

Yes, Posey Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Posey Lake Campground have?

23 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Posey Lake Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Posey Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Posey Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Posey Lake Campground?

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

Posey Lake Campground, Utah — 21 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides excellent hiking and mountain biking.

Facilities

The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35 people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape and summer wildflowers are abundant.

Nearby Attractions

Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.

Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

The facts

Season: Late May – Early September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
21 bookable sites
23 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 35 people per site
Loops: FAM, MANAGEMENT SITES

Site types

20 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

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23 campsites at Posey Lake Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
003	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
004	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
005	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
006	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
007	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
008	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
009	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
010	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
011	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
012	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
013	FAM	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	35	🐾
014	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
015	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
016	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
017	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
018	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
019	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
020	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
021	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
022	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
001	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8

Getting there

From Highway 12 in Escalante, turn north at 300 East at the elementary school at the Posey Lake/Hell's Backbone sign. Travel 14 miles to junction of Forest Roads 153 and 154, keep left and travel 2 miles to Posey Lake Campground. Site access can be difficult; about 14 miles of the road is gravel with some steep sections.

37.94167, -111.69361 · 37°56'30.0"N 111°41'37.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 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 Posey Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Posey Lake Campground?: Yes, Posey Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Posey Lake Campground have?: 23 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Posey Lake Campground?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Posey Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Posey Lake Campground.
Does Posey Lake Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Posey Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Posey Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Campfires in developed fire pits only
Fireworks are prohibited
Dogs must be on leash
ATV’s and non-street legal UTVs are allowed at the day use area on the south end of the lake and at campsites 2, 3, and 4. Street legal UTVs are allowed throughout the campground but must stay on roads and spurs.
Maximum length of stay: 14 days

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Posey Lake Campground

Cowpuncher Guard Station 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Barker Recreation Area 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Escalante Ranger District 2.5 mi · Facility
Blue Spruce Campground 3.1 mi · Campground
Joe Lay Reservoir 6.9 mi · Facility
Yellow Lake 7.1 mi · Facility
Blue Lake 7.2 mi · Facility
Lower Barker Reservoir 7.2 mi · Facility
Flat Lake 7.3 mi · Facility
Upper Barker Reservoir 7.5 mi · Facility
Dougherty Basin 7.9 mi · Facility
Round Willow Bottom 8.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 435-826-5499
Email Help.Dixie.Escalante@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.

Posey Lake Campground