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Willow Lake

Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: FERRON, UT, UT

Price: From $7 per night

Price range: $7–$10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Season: May through October

WIllow Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Willow Lake, at an elevation of 9,640 feet. The small lake sits in an alpine basin high on the Wasatch Plateau. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dot the open landscape, providing partial shade in the campground.

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

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

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

Willow Lake offers affordable camping at $7/night in an alpine setting at 9,640 feet elevation with lake views, partial shade from spruce, fir and aspen trees, and abundant wildlife and summer wildflowers. Real campers praise it as a cute, cheap campsite that's quiet with no cell service.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Coyote, Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, American Beaver, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Spotted Sandpiper, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Wandering Garter Snake, and Plateau Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Willow Lake: Bring your own water; there is no water at the campground Use the Ferron Utah route if you have a regular car; it's accessible via Civic Book early as this is a federal campground with only 10 sites

Skip Willow Lake if: You need RV hookups; no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require cell phone service; area has no cell signals. You visit outside May through October; seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Willow Lake: September-October — Autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area. June-August — Summer wildflowers are plentiful.

Nearby campgrounds: Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North (Ferron, UT), Ferron Reservoir (FERRON , UT), Twelve Mile Flat (FERRON, UT), Manti Community (EPHRAIM, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Willow Lake

Cell signal at Willow Lake (FERRON, 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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    FERRON, UT, UT★ 4 (14 reviews)From $7/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    WIllow Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Willow Lake, at an elevation of 9,640 feet. The small lake sits in an alpine basin high on the Wasatch Plateau. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dot the open landscape, providing partial shade in the campground.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV30 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    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, suitable for self-contained RVs only✕ You require cell phone service; area has no cell signals✕ You visit outside May through October; seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Bring your own water; there is no water at the campground

    Use the Ferron Utah route if you have a regular car; it's accessible via Civic

    Book early as this is a federal campground with only 10 sites

    Best: September-October

    Autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area

    Best: June-August

    Summer wildflowers are plentiful

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: Mule Deer, Coyote, Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, American Beaver, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Spotted Sandpiper, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Wandering Garter Snake, and Plateau Fence Lizard documented in the area.

    Location

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    435-384-2372· Manti-La Sal National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Ferron Utah Willow Lake is located approximately 25 miles up Ferron Canyon, on Forest Road 022. From Mayfield Utah Willow Lake is located approximately 27 miles from Mayfield. Head East from up Forest Road 022, turn left on Skyline Drive at 12 Mile Campground then following signage towards Ferron Reservior. Willow Lake is located approximately 4 miles east of Ferron Reservior.

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    Pro tips

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

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Willow Lake cost per night?+
    Willow Lake costs $7–$10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Willow Lake open?+
    Willow Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Willow Lake have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Willow Lake?+
    Willow Lake can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Willow Lake?+
    Willow Lake 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 Willow Lake?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Willow Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Willow Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
    Willow Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $7 /night★ 4 (14)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North

    Ferron, UT

    From $5/night

    Ferron Reservoir

    FERRON , UT

    From $10/night

    Twelve Mile Flat

    FERRON, UT

    From $7/night

    Manti Community

    EPHRAIM, UT

    From $10/night

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