Frying Pan

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Loa, UT, UT

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$110 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Frying Pan Campground is located on the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah, just 3 miles north of Fish Lake, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. View Frying Pan Campground Map The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people, with picnic tables, a campfire ring and large parking area.

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

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

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

Small, quiet campground at 9,000 feet elevation on the Fishlake Scenic Byway, 3 miles north of Utah's largest natural mountain lake. Excellent for fishing Mackinaw lake trout (20-40 pounds) and enjoying boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Rock Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Muskrat, Turkey Vulture, Red-naped Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, Clark's Grebe

Insider tips for Frying Pan: Only 4 sites are reservable; 6 are first-come, first-served — arrive early during peak season Some sites are in Quaking Aspen groves for shade and scenic appeal One large group site available for group camping

Skip Frying Pan if: You need RV hookups — no electric or sewer hookups available. You require year-round access — seasonal operations Memorial Day through Labor Day only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 11 total sites.

Best time to visit Frying Pan: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Only operational season for this federal campground.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Frying Pan

Cell signal at Frying Pan (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★ 4.2 (21 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Frying Pan Campground is located on the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah, just 3 miles north of Fish Lake, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. View Frying Pan Campground Map The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people, with picnic tables, a campfire ring and large parking area.

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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.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

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 electric or sewer hookups available✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations Memorial Day through Labor Day only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 11 total sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Only 4 sites are reservable; 6 are first-come, first-served

arrive early during peak season

Some sites are in Quaking Aspen groves for shade and scenic appeal

One large group site available for group camping

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Only operational season for this federal campground

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: Rock Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Muskrat, Turkey Vulture, Red-naped Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, Clark's Grebe

Location

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435-836-2811· Fishlake National Forest
Getting there →

From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 15 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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 Frying Pan cost per night?+
Frying Pan costs $25–$110 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Frying Pan open?+
Frying Pan is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Frying Pan have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Frying Pan?+
Frying Pan can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Frying Pan?+
Frying Pan 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 Frying Pan?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Frying Pan is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Frying Pan open, and what are check-in times?+
Frying Pan is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$25 /night★ 4.2 (21)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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