Navajo Lake Campground
Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$60 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: May through October
Navajo Lake Campground, located on the south shore of Navajo Lake, it provides a spectacular setting for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and photography. Boat rentals, launching, and cabin lodging are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. The Virgin River Rim Trail is accessible from the campground; it offers panoramic views of Zion National Park, Virgin River Rim and the Kolob Plateau.Navajo Lake Campground features 15 single sites, one double site and 11 walk-in tent only sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Navajo Lake Campground offers a spectacular setting on the south shore of Navajo Lake with excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The Virgin River Rim Trail is accessible from the campground and provides panoramic views of Zion National Park, Virgin River Rim, and the Kolob Plateau.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Mule Deer, American Pronghorn, Clark's Nutcracker, Williamson's Sapsucker, and Greater Short-horned Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Navajo Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Request Site 22 if available; reviewers noted it has an incredible view despite requiring a short walk. Most sites are RV-oriented with limited tree cover; plan accordingly for tent camping shade and hanging supplies.
Skip Navajo Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups; this campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require developed tent-specific sites; most sites are RV-focused with uneven ground.. You're visiting outside May-October; the campground operates seasonally..
Best time to visit Navajo Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf) (CEDAR CITY, UT), Te-Ah (CEDAR CITY, UT), Duck Creek (CEDAR CITY, UT), Point Supreme Campground (Cedar City, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Navajo Lake Campground
Cell signal at Navajo Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, 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.
Navajo Lake Campground, located on the south shore of Navajo Lake, it provides a spectacular setting for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and photography. Boat rentals, launching, and cabin lodging are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. The Virgin River Rim Trail is accessible from the campground; it offers panoramic views of Zion National Park, Virgin River Rim and the Kolob Plateau.Navajo Lake Campground features 15 single sites, one double site and 11 walk-in tent only sites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Request Site 22 if available; reviewers noted it has an incredible view despite requiring a short walk.
Most sites are RV-oriented with limited tree cover; plan accordingly for tent camping shade and hanging supplies.
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Go east from Cedar City on Scenic Byway SR 14, 25 miles to the Navajo Lake road turnoff to the south. Follow the Navajo Lake road 5 miles to Navajo Lake campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dixie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dixie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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