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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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

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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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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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$7 /night★ 4 (14)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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