Richfield Ranger District
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Richfield Ranger District open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.
PST 66 Rock Canyon Trail Temporarily Closed
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
TERMINATION OF STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER
Agency alert covering Fishlake National Forest · Order 0408-26-10 · USFS · Fishlake National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The Richfield Ranger District is a unit of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. It is a district rather than a single trail or lake, so it works as a base for exploring the surrounding forest, with several trails, campgrounds and climbing areas within a short drive. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. Gooseberry Equestrian and Sheep Creek are both hikes about 3.5 miles away, and Gooseberry Admin Site Cabins offers camping at a similar distance. For climbing, Nuwuvi Ledge is roughly 7 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Bowery Haven Resort17 mi away
- Cedar Mountain RV Resort34 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Richfield Ranger District
Best months: May–October. 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.
Jan
33° / 16°
8 wet
Feb
35° / 18°
8 wet
Mar
43° / 24°
8 wet
Apr
50° / 29°
8 wet
May
61° / 37°
7 wet
Jun
73° / 45°
5 wet
Jul
80° / 53°
7 wet
Aug
77° / 51°
9 wet
Sep
69° / 43°
8 wet
Oct
55° / 33°
7 wet
Nov
41° / 22°
6 wet
Dec
32° / 15°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Salina 24 E, UT, 19.3 mi away at 7,560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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Rex Reservoir
~3 min drive
Rex Reservoir is a 24-acre reservoir near Koosharem, Utah, at about 7,229 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Fremont River Ranger District
~46 min drive
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Koosharem Reservoir
~26 min drive
Koosharem Reservoir is a 346-acre reservoir near Koosharem, Utah, at about 6,998 feet.
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Duck Fork Fishing Site
~51 min drive
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Skutumpah Reservoir
~29 min drive
Skutumpah Reservoir is a 15-acre reservoir near Salina, Utah, at about 7,896 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Annabella Reservoir
~30 min drive
Annabella Reservoir is a 26-acre reservoir near Annabella, Utah, at about 9,819 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Fish Lake
~34 min drive
Fish Lake is a 112-acre lake near Koosharem, Utah, at about 8,848 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Paradise Valley Lake
~36 min drive
Paradise Valley Lake is a 90-acre lake near Koosharem, Utah, at about 7,903 feet.
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Emerald Lake
~39 min drive
Emerald Lake is an 8-acre lake near Mayfield, Utah, at about 10,138 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Forsyth Reservoir
~39 min drive
Forsyth Reservoir is a 166-acre reservoir near Koosharem, Utah, at about 7,971 feet.
