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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 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
Only operational season for this federal campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 · 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.
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