Definitely a hidden gem!! I stumbled upon Fish Lake when scouting out the best location from which…read moreto watch the Annular Solar Eclipse (10/2023). What a find!! I inadvertently discovered that this is also home to Pando The Trembling Giant - which is the world's largest tree - something else I've had on my must-see list for years!! Win win!! This national forest is beautiful! You've got mountains surrounded by a massive Aspen clone (Pando) and Utah's largest natural mountain lake with the clearest water I've ever seen! Not to mention all the birds - but most especially the Mountain Bluebird - also known as the "bluest of the Bluebirds" and one I've been chasing for YEARS - we found almost 20 here!! Jackpot!! We had such a fantastic time watching the eclipse here - and we were totally surprised that we had the place all to ourselves pretty much - this place is very off the radar (luckily). There are several campgrounds surrounding the south entrance but the larger one is under construction. Luckily the bathrooms were still open - but not stocked so bring TP lol! The thing I loved most - apart from the bluebirds - was Pando!! What a fascinating natural wonder! Currently the world's largest tree - but used to also be the world's largest living organism - until the giant fungus mats of Oregon were discovered lol. Pando is an "Aspen clone" - it looks like a huge forest of beautiful Aspen trees but is actually all one giant organism - very cool! And a breathtaking sight, especially in the fall when the leaves change to golden orange colors! There are tons of hiking trails and even ATV trails - but you need a Utah certification so be aware. Fishing is also a highlight here. Their website says they accept America the Beautiful passes here - but I couldn't find out how much a day pass costs and there were no pay stations or boxes when entering. Roads are well maintained and there are lots of viewpoints and parking areas. Easy to find - just plug "Pando" into your GPS and it takes you right to it. The drive in is gorgeous as well. And it sits between Richfield (a great town to base yourself out of) and Capital Reef National Park which is well worth a visit! Can't go wrong in this area - it'll keep you busy for days!!

We decided to take highway 153 from Beaver to Juntion, UT. It was definitely out of our way but…read moreworth every minute. With the changing colors of the trees and Beaver River flowing every corner took my breath away. The weather was perfect the entire way. There are camp and fishing areas all up and down the highway including sxs trails and more. Highway 153 is closed during winter in some areas so make sure you check your route ahead of time. I recommend a high clearance vehicle if you're planning to do the entire drive through with the last 25 miles or so being a well maintained dirt road. Such a beautiful area.

This was a great place to stay! There are RV and camper spots and tent spots. We parked our RV in…read morethe biggest row, farthest from the reservoir but just a short walk away. Our site was huge with electric and water hookups, garbage can, and a shelter with lighting and a picnic table. The bathrooms were very clean and the lawn was nice- people were playing horseshoes but everything quieted down a lot once it got dark. Dump station on the way out of the camp and there was no wait for it. We were just passing through as we are moving across country and I'm glad we picked this spot just a few miles outside of Beaver. It was peaceful and beautiful and probably a lot of fun for longer stays for fishing and boating. Camp host was nice and helpful.

Great place to visit. Love to fish or camp great day. Can…read morehave a nice picnic, rent kayaks beautiful place

High on the Colorado Plateau you'll find this gorgeous lake. It's at an elevation of about 8,400…read morefeet so it's the perfect summer escape from the heat. I come here at least twice a year during the summer months and I love how small the community is. Everyone knows each other. The lake itself is a substantial size covering about 1,300 acres. There are cabins on the lake and above in the surrounding hills. There's also a little market in town and just a few restaurants. Plan accordingly and bring what you need if you plan on staying for a few days. The location is also awesome because it's near one of my favorite hiking spots, Cedar Breaks and close to Zion & Bryce Canyon. The lake is surrounded by forest. It's so beautiful. Most folks visit to fish as you can find rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. You can also canoe or kayak around the lake. ATV's are all around as that's how most people get around and there are hundreds of miles of trails to explore. It feels like you're very far from everything...

This place is a great place for catching big trout. It's in a remote part of Utah with VERY LIMITED…read morecell and internet service. Not a problem for most of us fishermen. There are a lot of campgrounds and nice cabins that make the over-nite trip enjoyable. Also, a nice general store and many restaurants near the lake. It's worth the drive for bordering states fishermen.

The lake was beautiful. We found a spot to walk alongside the lake for a bit. We just popped in to…read moresee it while we were passing by. We are definitely interested in coming back to get on the water and camp. The weather was beautiful and there were quite a few families camping that we saw.

Navajo Lake is a beautiful natural lake about 25 minutes from Cedar City, Utah. It's about 3 miles…read morelong when it is full. There is a dike that cuts off the shallow end of the lake when the water level is low. It's cold clean waters are fed from an underground spring. It used to be a great spot for fishing, but now it's just ok. Navajo is a great spot for kids, though. It is mostly hatchery fish with very little hold over fish. I have been catching a lot of chubs up there the past few years and that seems to slow the fishing down. There is a "hot spot" if you rent a boat. I don't need to tell you where it is, you will see all of the other boats there. It also has a bike trail that goes around the lake that seems to be pretty popular. Early morning and late night, a worm or power bait will do the trick.

Absolutely amazing. It can be intimidating when you're in an unfamiliar remote area, but our Jeep…read moreTour guide Dave not only made me feel comfortable and safe but he was funny as hell and made the trip really fun in addition to providing a lot of good info in the area. We did the Sunset Capitol Reef tour which was beautiful and included a nice lunch in the desert shade. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the area, and we immediately knew we were in good hands.

Excellent customer service. These guys really went above and beyond to make us comfortable and to…read morehave a great expereince on our UTV's.

As part of our family trip to Utah's National Parks, we stayed at Utah State Parks since they had…read moreopenings. It was a good choice. This is a nice state park with friendly staff and clean facilities. You get access to clean restrooms with showers and even a dishwashing area. These are excellent amenities and exactly what you need after a long day of hiking the nearby national parks. In addition, the park itself has some hiking and recreational activities available and is located on a scenic reservoir. Very good state park.

This is a small park near Escalante, Utah and worth a visit if you're in the area and want to go on…read morea very unique hike. The park doesn't have a lot of amenities, some restrooms. A trail. No water station that I saw or gift shop. Thats ok. We parked and headed on up to the loop. Actually there are two loops, like a figure 8. One of my travel companions had some limited ankle mobility and did struggle on the down part of the trail. This is not a hike for someone who is in a boot, on crutches, etc. Anyway, when you enter the park they give you an info sheet about the trail and each marker along the trail. I played narrator and read aloud to our group at each marker what we were supposed to be admiring. Near the top of the lower loop (where it meets with the upper loop) is where you'll start seeing the petrified wood and logs. We did not do the second loop due to our physical limitations. But we saw a really large amount of petrified wood out there and it was beautiful and amazing. They have cameras so don't be trying to take any home. Just go to a rock shop. Tip - take a LOT of water, it is not shaded and can be strenuous at times.

We loved our visit here!! Staff was helpful and friendly. The whole vibe was fun and yet relaxing!…read moreBeing snowbirds, we are going to make this an annual stop on our way!! Thankyou!!!

Visited Mystic 12/29 with my BFF and Stayed overnite in the Ripple bus. Bus was clean, comfortable…read more& very well heated. The Springs were LOVELY as always and very relaxing. The bathroom is very clean & showers HOT!! Love the common area where you can use a microwave, plug in teapot for boiling water, very helpful!! In all the renovations you are doing Mike?? PLEASE don't remove all the stickers- THAT IS HISTORY & makes it all extra kind. NOT FADE AWAY!! Thank you for all the hospitality Alana, Nicole & Robin! See you soon Maureen Schreiber, Sandy UT

A small, (14 sites), well maintained campsite, just East of Beaver, Utah, that offers easy access…read moreto a number of small lakes and reservoirs. The camp host on this trip was very friendly and helpful. They sell wood bundles for $6. The camp has separate male and female restrooms with flush toilets. And, enough drinkable site faucets that almost every site has 1. There are 2- accessible sites, and actual tent pads, not just a tent area. The Beaver river runs right in the campground, with an accessible area, completed with a park bench to sit on. There is also a group fire pit.

I stayed a night in the empty campground on 09/14/24 on my way from AZ to WY. I left my campsite to…read morego to town for some supplies. I came back to the site and noticed that a box with two cans of bear spray, a hatchet, a rubber mallet, and more was stolen. It was probably $200 worth of supplies. I talked to the camp hosts to see if they saw anything, but one was totally avoiding me and the other seemed dumbfounded. Neither asked if I wanted to file a report. The dumbfounded one said, "I did not even know there was such a thing as bear spray." To me, both were weird and evasive interactions. I had stayed here previously two years ago but would not trust to stay here again. I canceled my return reservation on 09/21/24 and am losing my $33 payment.

Great fly shop, Mike is very knowledgeable about the area and went out of his way to teach me a few…read morebasic cast techniques and in no time I was knew how to cast my fly . I went out the next day and was having a great time fly fishing and guess who show up? Mike.... he stay with me showing me where the fish hide out and I actually caught my first brown trout with his guidance. Thank you Mike for spending the time with me I recommend anyone wanting to learn to fly fish he is the man!!!! Thanks Ed

Drove here from Fishlake during normal business hours and there was a sign saying "please ring…read morebell" so we rang the bell and waited 20 minutes and no one came. We called the business line and were told they were closed for the weekend. So glad we wasted the gas and time to come here.

On our way to Bryce Canyon we had to pass by the Dixie national forest…read more Dixie National Forest straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River in southern Utah. Scenery ranges from desert canyon gorges of amber, rose, and sienna to high mountain forests, plateaus, and alpine lakes. The forest is a part of the world-renowned, with beautiful red rocks back drops scenery. Just amazing

The Dixie National Forest is known for their red rock canyons and high mountain plateaus - you can…read moretake the 89 or the 12 scenic routes on your way to or from Bryce Canyon and check this national forest out. A great place to camp, hike, fish, horseback ride, and even ski or use the snowmobile in the wintertime. We didn't see any wildlife while passing through, but I've heard that you're bound to see golden eagles, antelopes, prairie dogs, wild turkeys, and even pronghorn sheep! If you are driving, note that some of the roads are narrow! +red rock canyons +high mountain plateaus +narrow roads