Tasha Equestrian

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Loa, UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$75 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (17 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tasha Equestrian Campground is located in central Utah, just 4 miles north of beautiful Fish Lake at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy horseback riding and fishing for famous Mackinaw lake trout.Tasha Equestrian offers a group site with a picnic shelter, as well as single-family sites. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch

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

Tasha Equestrian is a highly-rated rustic campground (4.8/5 stars) located 4 miles north of Fish Lake, offering excellent horseback riding trails, fishing for Mackinaw trout, and access to Johnson Valley Reservoir for boating—all in a quiet, well-maintained setting with fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

Wildlife alert: Muskrat, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Hairy Woodpecker, Clark's Grebe, Chipping Sparrow, Black-headed Grosbeak

Insider tips for Tasha Equestrian: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Each site includes horse pens, picnic table, and fire pit Johnson Valley Reservoir boat ramp is just half a mile away Many miles of horseback riding, hiking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails available immediately from campground

Skip Tasha Equestrian if: You do not have horses—this is an equestrian-only campground reserved exclusively for campers with equine animals. You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Tasha Equestrian: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Paiute Campground (Glenwood, UT), Frying Pan (Loa, UT), Bowery Creek (Loa, UT), Mackinaw (Loa, Utah, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tasha Equestrian

Cell signal at Tasha Equestrian (Loa, 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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Loa, UT, UT★ 4.1 (17 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tasha Equestrian Campground is located in central Utah, just 4 miles north of beautiful Fish Lake at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy horseback riding and fishing for famous Mackinaw lake trout.Tasha Equestrian offers a group site with a picnic shelter, as well as single-family sites. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Flush 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 do not have horses—this is an equestrian-only campground reserved exclusively for campers with equine animals✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Each site includes horse pens, picnic table, and fire pit

Johnson Valley Reservoir boat ramp is just half a mile away

Many miles of horseback riding, hiking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails available immediately from campground

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

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: Muskrat, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Hairy Woodpecker, Clark's Grebe, Chipping Sparrow, Black-headed Grosbeak

Location

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Getting there →

From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 for 14 miles northeast to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Tasha Equestrian cost per night?+
Tasha Equestrian costs $20–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Tasha Equestrian open?+
Tasha Equestrian is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tasha Equestrian have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Tasha Equestrian?+
Tasha Equestrian can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tasha Equestrian?+
Tasha Equestrian 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 Tasha Equestrian?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tasha Equestrian is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tasha Equestrian open, and what are check-in times?+
Tasha Equestrian is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.1 (17)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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