Utah · published-coordinate region
Paiute Campground
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USDA Forest Service48Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
48Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Paiute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience. Paiute Campground is located near Johnson Valley Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers alos enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving are popular activities.
The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins near by. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop.
The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail exteds around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.
Facilities
All sites in the campgroung are single-family sites.
Pit toilets and drinking water are provided during regular operating season. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Water is shut off during shoulder seasons. Campground acess is limited by snow.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,800 feet on a sagebrush-covered hillside on the valley floor, offering sweeping views of the Aspen, Pine and Cottonwood forest.
Nearby Attractions
Johnson Valley Reservoir is near by, offering fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors enjoy hiking the non-motorized trail from the campground to nearby Tasha Creek and beyond.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 48 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
48
Vehicle limit
0
Vehicle length
47
Driveway entry
0
Shade
3
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
48
Operator directions
Piute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 adjacent to Johnson Reservoir at 8,800 feet elevation. With 48 pull-through camp sites, Piute campground is ideal for large groups or individual campers looking for a secluded experience.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
48 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 48 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 002 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 005 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 007 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 008 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 010 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 011 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 014 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 016 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 017 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 019 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 021 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 023 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 024 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 026 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 027 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 028 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 029 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 030 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 031 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 032 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 033 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 034 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 035 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 036 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 037 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 038 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 039 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 040 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 041 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 042 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 043 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 044 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 045 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 046 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 047 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 048 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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