Moon Lake Campground

Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Duchesne, UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$32 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (105 reviews)

Season: May through October

Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake to enjoy cool mountain air, fishing, canoeing and motor- boating, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse rides.This large campground contains numerous single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Generally, parking spurs are 16 X 65 feet.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Moon Lake Campground offers scenic mountain views on the shores of a two-mile lake in the Uinta Mountains with excellent fishing for tiger, rainbow and brook trout, kokanee salmon and splake. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful location and secluded group sites.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Short-tailed Weasel, Rufous Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, American White Pelican, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Moon Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a boat or canoe for better fishing success; shore fishing reported as slow Request a group site for seclusion if camping with others

Skip Moon Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round access — seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous visits — book early as campground fills quickly.

Best time to visit Moon Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Moon Lake Guard Station (DUCHESNE, UT), Moon Lake Group Campground (Duchesne, UT), Rock Creek Group (Ut) (DUCHESNE, UT), Yellowpine (DUCHESNE, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Moon Lake Campground

Cell signal at Moon Lake Campground (Duchesne, 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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Duchesne, UT, UT★ 4.1 (105 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake to enjoy cool mountain air, fishing, canoeing and motor- boating, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse rides.This large campground contains numerous single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Generally, parking spurs are 16 X 65 feet.

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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 RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

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✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer spontaneous visits — book early as campground fills quickly

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring a boat or canoe for better fishing success; shore fishing reported as slow

Request a group site for seclusion if camping with others

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally from May through October

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: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Short-tailed Weasel, Rufous Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, American White Pelican, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Duchesne, Utah, take State Hwy 87 north to Mountain Home, then north 12 miles to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne on paved roads although some spots have pot-holes.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Moon Lake Campground cost per night?+
Moon Lake Campground costs $20–$32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Moon Lake Campground open?+
Moon Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Moon Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Moon Lake Campground?+
Moon Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Moon Lake Campground?+
Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Moon Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Moon Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Moon Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●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
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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
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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$20 /night★ 4.1 (105)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Moon Lake Guard Station

DUCHESNE, UT

From $60/night

Moon Lake Group Campground

Duchesne, UT

From $100/night

Rock Creek Group (Ut)

DUCHESNE, UT

From $50/night

Yellowpine

DUCHESNE, UT

From $10/night

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