Panguitch Lake
Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$92 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (146 reviews)
Season: May through October
Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state’s largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System.The campground is located on both the north side and the south side of the highway. The Panguitch lake north is the larger of the two, with single and double campsites and three group sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Panguitch Lake Campground offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout, with some of Utah's largest rainbow trout caught here annually. Campers consistently praise the large sites with fire rings and tables, clean flush toilets, and good drinking water.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Utah Prairie Dog, Western Tanager, Desert Collared Lizard, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in the area.
Insider tips for Panguitch Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with high demand Request lower-numbered sites (such as #4) for lake views, which are double spots Group sites can accommodate large gatherings with ample space for tents and activities
Skip Panguitch Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer to arrive without reservations — making reservations is almost mandatory.
Best time to visit Panguitch Lake: May through October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: White Bridge (CEDAR CITY, UT), Point Supreme Campground (Cedar City, UT), Duck Creek (CEDAR CITY, UT), Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf) (CEDAR CITY, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Panguitch Lake
Cell signal at Panguitch Lake (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.
Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state’s largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System.The campground is located on both the north side and the south side of the highway. The Panguitch lake north is the larger of the two, with single and double campsites and three group sites.
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 with high demand
Request lower-numbered sites (such as #4) for lake views, which are double spots
Group sites can accommodate large gatherings with ample space for tents and activities
Official operating season for the campground
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 Panguitch, Utah, take Highway 143 southwest 14 miles. Campground is on the north side of the highway.
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 — 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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