About This Park
Overview
Moon Lake Group Campground is located on the shores of scenic Moon Lake on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake for its canoeing and fishing opportunities, abundant trails and scenic beauty.
Recreation
Moon Lake offers great canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon and splake.
Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop begin at the site, offering excellent hiking and horseback riding into the High Uintas Wilderness, where numerous alpine lakes provide great backcountry fishing.
Flying J Outfitters is nearby, offering guided horseback rides along area trails.
Facilities
This campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 75 people each, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
A campground host is located at the nearby Moon Lake Campground, where firewood is available for purchase. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the lakeshore at an elevation of 8,100 feet, where lodgepole pines and aspens dot the landscape, offering partial shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Moon Lake Resort is adjacent, offering limited supplies, groceries and boat rentals.
Quick Information
- Type: Federal Park
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.428571 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
Contact & Location
P.O. Box 981 85 West Main
Duchesne, UT 84021
Phone: 435-722-5018
Book This Park
Basic electric hookups make this workable for most RVs, though you'll rely on shared facilities for water and waste. Mountain surroundings keep things cool in summer and provide a dramatic backdrop throughout your stay. Facilities are basic — bring what you need and expect a more self-sufficient camping experience.