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Lake Canyon Rec Area

Lake Canyon Rec AreaPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
18
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Lake Canyon Rec Area open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Manti-La Sal National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Manti-La Sal National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 18 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 8,883 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near FerronPrice Ranger District · Manti-La Sal National Forest

Lake Canyon Recreation Area can be found along Utah's scenic Energy Loop, on top of the Wasatch Plateau. It is located just off Highway 31, approximately 18 miles east of the town of Fairview. The recreation area is situated between Huntington and Cleveland reservoirs, at an approximate elevation of 9,000 feet. The area is a paradise for anglers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts.

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  • Sleep close

    Lake Canyon Rec Area

    Campground

    The next 8 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Jose's Cafe

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Fairview Museum of History and Art

    Museum

    Museum · 10 mi from Mount Pleasant

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Lake Canyon Rec Area

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      27° / 4°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 3°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 10°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      43° / 18°

      11 wet

    5. May

      55° / 27°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 35°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 41°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 40°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      63° / 32°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      48° / 22°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      35° / 15°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 2°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Electric Lake, UT, 2.9 mi away at 8,380 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lake Canyon Rec Area

18 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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