I've heard a few different people tell me about Fish Lake National Forest and encouraged me to…read morevisit. So I expected it to be much busier than it was on a holiday weekend. Surprising, and happily, I found it to be almost void of any people, with the exception of a few stragglers by the water and recreating about. There are beautiful trees throughout and plenty of viewing points along the road to get some lovely pictures. Watch out for cattle-I was purely delighted to come across a large herd making their way across the road.

The ranger at the ranger station was very nice. Inside the station are bathrooms and informational…read morepamphlets about the area, as well as maps and a small corner with swag for purchase. Aside from Fish Lake (from which the forest takes its name), there are mountains and meadows that are equally beautiful. If you're interested, you can visit Pando. Pando is a quaking aspen that has multiple stems but they're all connected by a root system and all the "trees" have the same DNA. Pando is more like a iceberg where the below the surface portion is the significant bit. It is the world's largest tree (and perhaps organism) by mass. It is estimated to be at least several thousand years old, with some estimates being 16,000 years old. It feels so humbling to be visiting the forest since you feel like you're just a speck of dust compared to Pando around you. Mind blowing.

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.

Thanks to Mark and Fremont River Guides for getting my son into his first catch on a fly…read more We had an excellent day on Meeks Lake. The damsels were hatching, and the fish were taking dry and wet flies. The boat was perfect for the lake. Mark was great at teaching my son a few casting methods, and how to land a fish. Mark also knows the area well. We can't wait to go out again. "The tug is the drug".

We did the one mile walk and it was super. We saw lots of…read more50 million year old petrified wood as it was created when this area was a sea bed. It wasn't everywhere , but pieces were well marked in the map given at the gate. Colors you have never seen. 600 year old trees still living. Types of cactus i ve never seen And if you know about Lichen, there were many many growths in multiple types and colors. Lichen is alive in full sun and partial shade. There are over 16,000 types in the world. You are highly discouraged to not keep anything you discover. I obey. I went to a rock shop to buy what i saw today. Great Day!

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.

I enjoyed my stay here! It was easy to get to from the main road using Google Maps. I read all…read moreabout the hot springs and location on their website beforehand so I knew what I was getting into. The little shop in the main building check in area was very cute and had a lot of fun things to look at and buy! We stayed one night in a tent camp spot. There are restrooms attached to the main building with showers, toilets, and sink/mirrors. There's also a dish washing space for longer stays. The camp site had decent shade and grass area to put your tent on. There were a couple picnic tables for use as well. There are free-roaming peacocks that are beautiful but are definitely loud in the morning! We went in July which is really hot for the hot springs, but it was nice since it wasn't busy! We had our soak time from 8-10pm which was great to view the sunset and soak while the air cooled off. It's such a unique hot spring location with bathtubs and larger pools. The owner walked around and made sure everyone was comfortable and was super friendly. I liked that they weren't sulfur hot springs so you didn't stink after! The negative reviews here seem like they didn't read the website that explained what to expect. I appreciate the websites honesty in keeping this location rustic and authentic, while acknowledging there are things they could improve. Knowing you're not going to a five-star location would be beneficial. The small business aspect played a huge role, in having great hospitality and a very friendly atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, thank you!

What a welcome reprieve after driving on a long hot day on our journey to Bryce Canyon National…read morePark. The perfect setting for a relaxing evening in a soak on the hillside watching the sun go down with wonderful showers and amenities! Our sweet old 1962 Corvair van camper felt right at home with all the Dead Head buses!!

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 time with randy got us on fish and shared the area knowledge…read morebeen 2x and will return again

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

The Red Canyon portion is as beautiful as Bryce Canyon National Park. It's lesser known I think…read morebecause the visitors all swarm to Bryce, but I think it's a good thing too, which gives it a different vibe. Even if you don't stop to do any trails, the drive is gorgeous, with pull outs and shoulders to park at and gawk at the rock formations. (I'm not sure if you're supposed to be parking on the side of the road, but a lot of people were doing it!) There a bunch of informational signs outside the Red Canyon visitor center which provide information driving tours, hikes, ecology of the area, etc. From the parking lot are trail heads to hoodoo & birdseye trail, and also pink ledges trailhead. Of course, there's more to the national forest than the red canyon. There are high mountain forests and alpine lakes, which I didn't have the time to check out unfortunately. Next time!

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