Posey Lake Campground

Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Antimony, UT, UT

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$66 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Posey Lake Campground offers beautiful lake access at 8,800 feet elevation on the Colorado Plateau with excellent fishing for rainbow and brook trout, plus nearby hiking trails including the mile-long Posey Overlook Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a serene, well-laid-out campground with easy lake access.

Wildlife alert: Elk present in area; also Uinta Chipmunk, Rocky Mountain Jay, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km

Insider tips for Posey Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 21 sites Many tent sites are on gravel with slopes; inspect site before setting up Access Posey Lake fishing from nearly any campsite High-clearance vehicle recommended for the 16-mile drive from Highway 12 near Escalante

Skip Posey Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round access — seasonal operations Memorial Day through Labor Day only. You have a low-clearance vehicle — rough forest roads required to reach campground.

Best time to visit Posey Lake Campground: Late June through early September — Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day; Google reviews mention water available through end of September; high-clearance vehicle recommended for rough road access.

Nearby campgrounds: Cowpuncher Guard Station (ESCALANTE, UT), Barker Recreation Area (ESCALANTE, UT), Aquarius Ranger Station (LOA, UT), Pine Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Posey Lake Campground

Cell signal at Posey Lake Campground (Antimony, 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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Antimony, UT, UT★ 4.6 (26 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations Memorial Day through Labor Day only✕ You have a low-clearance vehicle — rough forest roads required to reach campground

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 21 sites

Many tent sites are on gravel with slopes; inspect site before setting up

Access Posey Lake fishing from nearly any campsite

High-clearance vehicle recommended for the 16-mile drive from Highway 12 near Escalante

Best: Late June through early September

Campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day; Google reviews mention water available through end of September; high-clearance vehicle recommended for rough road access

Things to do nearby

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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: Elk present in area; also Uinta Chipmunk, Rocky Mountain Jay, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km

Location

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Getting there →

From Highway 12 in Escalante, turn north at 300 East at the elementary school at the Posey Lake/Hell's Backbone sign. Travel 14 miles to junction of Forest Roads 153 and 154, keep left and travel 2 miles to Posey Lake Campground. Site access can be difficult; about 14 miles of the road is gravel with some steep sections.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Posey Lake Campground cost per night?+
Posey Lake Campground costs $15–$66 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Posey Lake Campground open?+
Posey Lake Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Posey Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Posey Lake Campground?+
Posey Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Posey Lake Campground?+
Posey 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 Posey Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Posey Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Posey Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Posey Lake Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$15 /night★ 4.6 (26)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $90/night

Pine Lake Campground

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