Elkhorn Campground

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: LOA, UT, UT

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$60 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Elkhorn Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, on the scenic Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9300 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike or off-road vehicle. View Elkhorn Campground Map The campground contains one group site and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 75 people, with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces and a fire ring with benches.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

Highly-rated federal campground (4.9/5 stars) with clean facilities and covered pavilion at the group site. Small, intimate setting with potable water and vault toilets suitable for tent and self-contained RV camping.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Badger, Dusky Grouse, Bald Eagle, Ring-necked Duck, Gray Flycatcher observed in the area

Insider tips for Elkhorn Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand RVs must be 15 feet or smaller to fit in most sites Group site has covered pavilion with generator hookup for lighting and equipment

Skip Elkhorn Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed. You have a large RV over 15 feet.

Best time to visit Elkhorn Campground: May-October — Seasonal operations limited to these months per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Sunglow Campground (LOA, UT), Bowery Creek (Loa, UT), Paiute Campground (Glenwood, UT), Mackinaw (Loa, Utah, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Elkhorn Campground

Cell signal at Elkhorn Campground (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★ 5 (3 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Elkhorn Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, on the scenic Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9300 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike or off-road vehicle. View Elkhorn Campground Map The campground contains one group site and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 75 people, with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces and a fire ring with benches.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV70 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed✕ You have a large RV over 15 feet

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand

RVs must be 15 feet or smaller to fit in most sites

Group site has covered pavilion with generator hookup for lighting and equipment

Best: May-October

Seasonal operations limited to these months per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 Badger, Dusky Grouse, Bald Eagle, Ring-necked Duck, Gray Flycatcher observed in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Loa, Utah, travel northeast on U-72 for 12 miles. Turn east on Forest Road 206 and travel 8 miles to the campground. The dirt road is narrow, steep and single-lane in some places.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Elkhorn Campground cost per night?+
Elkhorn Campground costs $16–$60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Elkhorn Campground open?+
Elkhorn Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Elkhorn Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Elkhorn Campground?+
Elkhorn Campground can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
How do I make reservations at Elkhorn Campground?+
Elkhorn Campground 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 Elkhorn Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Elkhorn Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Elkhorn Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Elkhorn Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$16 /night★ 5 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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