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Reviews (136)
What Guests Are Saying
Washington Lake Campground offers stunning views and a beautiful lakeside setting, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The campground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly hosts who ensure a pleasant experience. While there is no running water and mosquitoes can be an issue, the overall atmosphere is quiet and enjoyable, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Washington Lake Campground offers stunning views and a beautiful lakeside setting, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The campground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly hosts who ensure a pleasant experience. While there is no running water and mosquitoes can be an issue, the overall atmosphere is quiet and enjoyable, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Dave W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Beautiful and well maintained campground with great hiking and paddleboarding right from our site. We did have afternoon showers most days, but the mornings and evenings were beautiful and clear.
Michelle E
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
The surroundings are beautiful, but with this year's campground happenings we may not go again.
Dawn F
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
It was 100+ degrees in the Salt Lake valley and we went up to Washington Lake in search of cooler weather. We got it! One day was even rainy with highs in the 50's. It was a busy weekend with lots of people seeking refuge from the heat and the camp host monitored the entrance to make sure there wasn't a bunch of traffic going though the small campground. This was our second summer spending a weekend here and I hope our family can return next summer.
Todd R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: LINC, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Camp host was the best and the bathrooms were as good as they get!
Laurie O
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Been camping at Washington Lake since I moved to Utah in 2010. It is a great place, but toooooooooooo many people have discovered it. Too many people driving in, dropping off kayaks, paddleboards, etc, going to find somewhere to park, and then getting on the lake. Hard to fish (I troll from my kayak) when so many other people that don't have a clue paddle where ever without watch for the line trailing behind my boat.
Kathy T
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Beautiful lake with so many opportunities for kayaking, fishing and hiking. It is a very popular destination and reservations are ridiculously difficult to get.
Sharol B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Washington Lake is so beautiful. The sites are very clean and easy to access. The weather is awesome. So nice to get out of the heat in the city. We love it up there.
Kimberly J
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Sites are close together, but it didn't both me. We had a great site on the outside of the loop; worked great for us. Of course the lake spots are prime, but it also means a lot of foot traffic right behind your site (beach & hiking trail). Bathrooms were ok. Paved loop - nice for the younger kids. Will stay here again, hopefully.
Deborah N
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
The campsites are great. They are black topped, have a fire pit and a table. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful on hike suggestions.
There are numerous hikes whose trail heads you can access quickly and easily.
Richard W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: WASHINGTON LAKE
Great campsite. Very friendly and helpful hosts. We will be back. However, the only drawback were the mosquitos that came out in force in the evening.
Location Washington Lake
Address:
Wasatch Cache National Forest
Kamas, UT, 84036
United States
- From Kamas, Utah, go east for 23.6 miles on UT-150 E to Forest Road 041. Watch for "Wash Lake" sign on the north side of the road. Go north on FR041 approximately a half-mile to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.6717 / -110.972
Elevation: 3051 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- This Campground is in Bear Country Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment A fed bear is a dead bear
- Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per site Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife
- Gates open at, Gates close at, Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of site, Max occupancy is 8 people per single site, Horses/Off-road vehicles/motorized boats are prohibited, Leave No Trace, Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box, Remove all personal property and trash when leaving, Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO, Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine, This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags, Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited, Fireworks/discharging of firearms or other explosives are prohibited in the campground is not allowed, No boisterous behavior. Keep noise at a reasonable level, No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities.
- There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
- If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required
- There is no water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water
- Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited
- First Come First Served (FF) sites Opening date depends on snow conditions For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in Availability cannot be predicted Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
- Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check), parking is very limited, extra vehicles are not recommended Firewood -$9
- Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund Failure to arrive by 12pm the day after your scheduled arrival and don't cancel, you'll be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night fee
- For more info on visiting Bear Country visit wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
- Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest For more info, call Kamas Ranger District at 435-783-4338 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here
- Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party
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Last updated: June 4, 2026