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
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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.
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.
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
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
Campground operates seasonally from May through October
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 →
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 · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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