Moon Lake Group Campground
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Duchesne, UT, UT
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Moon Lake Group Campground is located on the shores of scenic Moon Lake on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake for its canoeing and fishing opportunities, abundant trails and scenic beauty.Moon Lake offers great canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon and splake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Moon Lake Group Campground is located on the scenic shores of Moon Lake in the Uinta Mountains, offering excellent fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon and splake, plus abundant hiking and horseback riding trails. Campers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars, praising its 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 area.
Insider tips for Moon Lake Group Campground: Book well in advance — this is a federal campground with only 2 group sites and high demand. Bring a boat or canoe for better fishing access; shore fishing reported as slow. Each group site is secluded and feels like a private campground. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Skip Moon Lake Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You're looking for a spontaneous weekend trip — book early due to limited capacity..
Best time to visit Moon Lake Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Early season (May-June) — Federal campground requires early booking due to limited 2-site capacity..
Nearby campgrounds: Moon Lake Guard Station (DUCHESNE, UT), Moon Lake Campground (Duchesne, UT), Rock Creek Group (Ut) (DUCHESNE, UT), Yellowpine (DUCHESNE, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moon Lake Group Campground
Cell signal at Moon Lake Group 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 Group Campground is located on the shores of scenic Moon Lake on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake for its canoeing and fishing opportunities, abundant trails and scenic beauty.Moon Lake offers great canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon and splake.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook well in advance
this is a federal campground with only 2 group sites and high demand.
Bring a boat or canoe for better fishing access; shore fishing reported as slow.
Each group site is secluded and feels like a private campground.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Federal campground requires early booking due to limited 2-site capacity.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Duchesne, Utah, take Highway 87 north to Mountain Home, then travel on county road to Forest Road 131. The campground is about 36 miles from Duchesne.
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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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