Lake Hill
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EPHRAIM, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lake Hill Campground is situated next to pretty Lake Hill Reservoir just five miles from Ephraim, Utah at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.Canoeing and rainbow trout fishing are popular activities on the small but scenic man-made reservoir.The campground contains two groups sites: GP1 is located on a hillside above the lake, but the lake is not visible; GP3 is next to the lake and offers scenic views. However, expect high volumes of traffic
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Lake Hill Campground offers scenic camping next to Lake Hill Reservoir with popular fishing and hiking activities. Campers praise the beautiful pine and aspen trees, clean facilities, and affordable group site rates ($15-$35).
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also American beaver, mule deer, dusky grouse, and various lizard species
Insider tips for Lake Hill: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Group sites GP2 and GP3 available; GP3 offers lake views while GP1 is on hillside without lake visibility Show up without reservation for group sites if available at lower rate ($15 reported)
Skip Lake Hill if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You require individual sites — only 6 total sites available (group sites).
Best time to visit Lake Hill: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Seely Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT), Manti Community (EPHRAIM, UT), Orange Olsen (Ferron, UT), Joes Valley Reservoir (FERRON , UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Hill
Cell signal at Lake Hill (EPHRAIM, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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 Hill Campground is situated next to pretty Lake Hill Reservoir just five miles from Ephraim, Utah at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.Canoeing and rainbow trout fishing are popular activities on the small but scenic man-made reservoir.The campground contains two groups sites: GP1 is located on a hillside above the lake, but the lake is not visible; GP3 is next to the lake and offers scenic views. However, expect high volumes of traffic near GP3 Additional single-family sites are available as well, most of which are below the lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Group sites GP2 and GP3 available; GP3 offers lake views while GP1 is on hillside without lake visibility
Show up without reservation for group sites if available at lower rate ($15 reported)
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located approximately 5 miles east of Ephraim, Utah on Forest Highway 8 in Ephraim Canyon.
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- 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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