Lake Canyon Rec Area
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FERRON, UT, UT
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$60 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (63 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lake Canyon Recreation Area can be found along Utah’s scenic Energy Loop, on top of the Wasatch Plateau. It is located just off Highway 31, approximately 18 miles east of the town of Fairview. The recreation area is situated between Huntington and Cleveland reservoirs, at an approximate elevation of 9,000 feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Lake Canyon Rec Area sits on the scenic Energy Loop atop the Wasatch Plateau between two reservoirs ideal for fishing and water recreation. Campers praise it as a favorite annual destination with excellent trail access for ATVs and abundant wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Elk, American Badger, Red-tailed Hawk, and Ruffed Grouse present in area
Insider tips for Lake Canyon Rec Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 16 sites Bring your own water and trash disposal — no water hookups or trash facilities at most sites Bring a grate for fire rings if planning to cook over fire
Skip Lake Canyon Rec Area if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require trash disposal or potable water on-site. You're visiting outside May through October operating season.
Best time to visit Lake Canyon Rec Area: May-October — Official operating season per verified campground data.
Nearby campgrounds: Cleveland Reservoir Campground (Ferron, UT), Miller Flat Reservoir Campground (Ferron, UT), Flat Canyon (EPHRAIM,, UT), Chute Group (FERRON , UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Canyon Rec Area
Cell signal at Lake Canyon Rec Area (FERRON, 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.
Lake Canyon Recreation Area can be found along Utah’s scenic Energy Loop, on top of the Wasatch Plateau. It is located just off Highway 31, approximately 18 miles east of the town of Fairview. The recreation area is situated between Huntington and Cleveland reservoirs, at an approximate elevation of 9,000 feet.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 16 sites
Bring your own water and trash disposal
no water hookups or trash facilities at most sites
Bring a grate for fire rings if planning to cook over fire
Official operating season per verified campground data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The recreation area is located just south of Utah Highway 31, on Miller Flat Road. The Miller Flat road connects Highway 31 with Joe's Valley Reservoir 21 miles to the south.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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