Panguitch Lake
Enjoy the cool of the mountains!
Panguitch Lake boat ramp on the south shore
Come Stay and Play at Panguitch Lake!
Panguitch Lake Dock

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

34 total sites

About Panguitch Lake

Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 mi southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

34 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 003, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 004, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 005, Loop: NORT RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: NORT RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: NORT RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: NORT RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 014, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 015, Loop: NORT RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 018, Loop: NORT RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 041, Loop: NORT Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 042, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 044, Loop: NORT Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 045, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: NORT RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 Blue Springs, Loop: BLUE RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 Evergreen, Loop: EVER RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 Panguitch, Loop: PANG RV
Paved

Reviews (332)

What Guests Are Saying

Panguitch Lake campground features friendly and helpful camp hosts who enhance the overall experience, with many reviews highlighting the cleanliness of the facilities and the beautiful surroundings. While the lake's condition and some logistical issues, such as water availability and noise from other campers, were noted as negatives, most visitors expressed a desire to return, appreciating the quiet atmosphere and ample space for groups. The campground is well-maintained, making it a favored destination for families and groups looking to enjoy nature.

Review Summary

4.2
332 reviews
5
55.7%
185
4
23.8%
79
3
10.2%
34
2
3.3%
11
1
6.9%
23

Ivy C

Verified

July 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: NORT

5

Campsites were spaced out, bathrooms were clean, lots of shade from the trees.
The burger barn down the road (next to the general store) has free wifi if you need it.

Bonnie T

Verified

July 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: NORT

5

Clean!! Loved this place!!! Jocelyn is was amazing person!!! Thank you for the wonderful service

Kalati P

Verified

July 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: NORT

5

No showers at this location. No direct access to the lake from this site (North Campground).

Kalati P

Verified

July 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: NORT

5

No showers at this location. No direct access to the lake from this site (North Campground).

Pete C

Verified

August 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: NORT

5

Campsite was clean and well maintained. The camp host and her staff were friendly and professional. it is refreshing to see a camp host that is out and about the campground but not being nosey or overbearing. Jocelyn was very helpful when we decided to extend our stay one more day and got everything taken care of in a timely manner. We will definitely be returning here!

Mike H

Verified

August 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: NORT

5

Great weather, location, clean restrooms! Everyone loved it!

Pete C

Verified

August 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: NORT

5

Campsite was clean and well maintained. The camp host and her staff were friendly and professional. it is refreshing to see a camp host that is out and about the campground but not being nosey or overbearing. Jocelyn was very helpful when we decided to extend our stay one more day and got everything taken care of in a timely manner. We will definitely be returning here!

Mike H

Verified

August 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: NORT

5

Great weather, location, clean restrooms! Everyone loved it!

Brian P

Verified

August 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORT

1

I’m giving our trip to Panguitch Lake a “poor” rating not because the site or camp host was poor, those both were actually great. We loved our time there. I’m rating this poor because the online reservation system of specific sites is poor. Apparently across the country it’s this way. But why would you show a site that’s already been reserved and paid for as “first come first served” instead of a very obvious “blocked out” or “unavailable!?”” Labeling it so unclearly /this way allows a reserved site to get mixed in and confused with the other specific “first come first serve” sites. This is terribly misleading to unknowing customers, travelers, recreationers. If you’re not aware of this, watch out! Just because a site says it’s “first come first served” on a specific day does not mean it is. On reservable sites it means it actually is already booked. Unfortunately, as relatively new camp site users (we’ve dry camped for years and years) we had to learn this the hard way last week at Panguitch Lake. Lesson learned for next time. Gratefully our camp host (Jocelyn) was amazing and helped us figure out an alternative plan, without which our family trip would’ve been ruined. So, the request is for Recreation.gov to fix this terribly misleading approach and just make it simply obvious that a site is reserved already and don’t make it look like the other “FF” sites, please! For the love of Pete. As for the rest of us, until they do beware and we’ll know better next time.
-Perplexed in Panguitch

Ron M

Verified

August 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: NORT

5

We really enjoyed our stay at Panguitch. Our only complaints is that compared to other sites, is this one was a bit more cramped. The bathrooms did not have soap or a means to dry your hands. But the sites and bathrooms were clean. Our site was surrounded by tall pine trees. We will be back.

Location & Directions for Panguitch Lake

Cedar City Ranger District, 1789 N Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, UT 84721 United States

Elevation: 2,559 ft

Getting There

From Panguitch, Utah, take Highway 143 southwest 14 mi. Campground is on the north side of the highway.

Nearest town

Cedar City, UT - 39 mi

About 54 min to downtown

Highway access

Panguitch Lake is accessible via Highway 143, which connects to US Highway 89 approximately 14 miles to the east.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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