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Doctor Creek

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Loa, UT, UT

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$150 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (60 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Doctor Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and exploring local trails. Located within the Aspen Pando Clone it is a great explore this world renound natural treasure.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/doctor-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Doctor Creek Campground offers affordable camping at $25/night next to Fish Lake in Fishlake National Forest, with excellent amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. Campers praise the beautiful mountain views, spacious sites, and welcoming camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Dusky Grouse, and Long-tailed Weasel present in the area

Insider tips for Doctor Creek: Arrive without reservations and speak with camp hosts Vicky and Tom for site assistance Request adjacent sites if traveling with family to camp together Fish Lake is famous for 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout

Skip Doctor Creek if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations only (Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Best time to visit Doctor Creek: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Twin Creeks Picnic (Loa, UT), Mackinaw (Loa, Utah, UT), Bowery Creek (Loa, UT), Frying Pan (Loa, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Doctor Creek

Cell signal at Doctor Creek (Loa, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Loa, UT, UT★ 4.3 (60 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Doctor Creek Campground is located next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and exploring local trails. Located within the Aspen Pando Clone it is a great explore this world renound natural treasure.

    Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV99 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites3 sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesShowersFishing
    Family & Pets
    Flush ToiletsDump Station

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You need year-round camping — seasonal operations only (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive without reservations and speak with camp hosts Vicky and Tom for site assistance

    Request adjacent sites if traveling with family to camp together

    Fish Lake is famous for 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout

    Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

    Campground operates seasonally during this period only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Dusky Grouse, and Long-tailed Weasel present in the area

    Location

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    1111111111· Fishlake National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 7 miles to the campground.

    Campground entrance

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Doctor Creek cost per night?+
    Doctor Creek costs $25–$150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Doctor Creek open?+
    Doctor Creek is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Doctor Creek have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Doctor Creek?+
    Doctor Creek can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Doctor Creek?+
    Doctor Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Doctor Creek?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Doctor Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Doctor Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
    Doctor Creek is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $25 /night★ 4.3 (60)
    SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Twin Creeks Picnic

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    From $60/night

    Mackinaw

    Loa, Utah, UT

    From $25/night

    Bowery Creek

    Loa, UT

    From $25/night

    Frying Pan

    Loa, UT

    From $25/night

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