<p>A trail open in lower elevations only.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Sand Creek Gwt Trailhead

<p>Trailhead - Great Western Trail segment.</p>

Bicknell Bottoms Gwt Trailhead

## Overview

Sunglow Campground is located in a scenic red rock box canyon just 2 miles
from Bicknell, Utah. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to
Capitol Reef National Park.

View Sunglow Campground Map

## Recreation

Many miles of trails for hiking, biking and off-road vehicles are in the area.
The Great Western Trail passes nearby.

## Facilities

The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people
each. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A large parking area can
accommodate trailers. The road to the campground is paved, but the road and
parking spurs within are gravel.

## Natural Features

The canyon sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Cottonwoods and junipers
provide very limited shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the
landscape.

## Nearby Attractions

The Ke Bullock Waterfowl Management Area is nearby, just south of Bicknell,
with wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities.  
  
  
Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles away, offering excellent
hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.  
  
  
  
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular.
Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock
canyons and desert landscapes.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (877) 444-6777.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Sunglow Campground is located in a scenic red rock box canyon just 2 miles from Bicknell, Utah. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to Capitol Reef National Park.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203383.pdf" rel="nofollow">View Sunglow Campground Map </a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Many miles of trails for hiking, biking and off-road vehicles are in the area. The Great Western Trail passes nearby. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A large parking area can accommodate trailers. The road to the campground is paved, but the road and parking spurs within are gravel.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The canyon sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Cottonwoods and junipers provide very limited shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Ke Bullock Waterfowl Management Area is nearby, just south of Bicknell, with wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities.<br><br><br>Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles away, offering excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.<br><br><br><br>Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (877) 444-6777.

SUNGLOW CAMPGROUND

Sunglow Campground

Generally considered a moderately challenging route.

<p>Generally considered a moderately challenging route.</p>

Fish Creek Trailhead

## Overview

Elkhorn Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, on the scenic
Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9300 feet. Visitors
enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike or off-road vehicle.

View Elkhorn Campground Map

## Recreation

Miles of trails, including the Great Western Trail, crisscross the area,
offering excellent hiking, biking and off-roading opportunities. Numerous
sparkling alpine lakes provide great fishing and scenery.

## Facilities

The campground contains one group site and a pavilion that can accommodate up
to 75 people, with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces and a
fire ring with benches.  
  
  
Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Elkhorn Ranger
Station is just across a meadow from the site. Drinking water has been shut
down for the season

## Natural Features

A thick stand of aspen, pine, and spruce trees covers the campground, offering
pleasant shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding meadow.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Elkhorn Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, on the scenic Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9300 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike or off-road vehicle.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203403.pdf" rel="nofollow">View Elkhorn Campground Map</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Miles of trails, including the Great Western Trail, crisscross the area, offering excellent hiking, biking and off-roading opportunities. Numerous sparkling alpine lakes provide great fishing and scenery.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground contains one group site and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 75 people, with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces and a fire ring with benches. <br><br><br>Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Elkhorn Ranger Station is just across a meadow from the site.  Drinking water has been shut down for the season</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
A thick stand of aspen, pine, and spruce trees covers the campground, offering pleasant shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding meadow.

ELKHORN CAMPGROUND

Elkhorn Campground

## Overview

Aquarius Ranger Station is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern
Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up
half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The station was built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service
employees working in the surrounding back country.  
  
Recreational activities abound in the surrounding area. Guests enjoy fishing
in many lakes on Boulder Top, and exploring local trails.

## Recreation

Pine Creek Reservoir is less than a mile from the ranger station. This small
lake covers three acres, and offers fishing for brook trout. Cook Lake, Miller
Lake and numerous additional fishing lakes are scattered across Boulder Top.  
  
Many hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails meander through the
surrounding area. The Great Western Trail spans nearly 4,500 miles through
five states, and runs alongside the station. Hikers, horseback riders,
mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts love this spectacular trail.  
  
Big game hunting for black bear, mule deer, elk, grouse and antelope is also a
popular activity.

## Facilities

The Aquarius Ranger Station Complex can accommodate a maximum of 20 people,
with four inside and 16 camped outside in tents or RVs. The rustic two-room
cabin sleeps four people comfortably on one double bed and one set of bunk
beds. No linens or bedding are provided. Two or three RVs and several tents
are allowed outside.  
  
  
  
The cabin is equipped with a table and chairs, a wood stove and propane
appliances including a cook stove and oven, and hot water heater. Some pots
and pans, dishes and utensils are provided, but guests are encouraged to bring
their own.  
  
  
  
A vault toilet is located adjacent to the cabin, as is a campfire circle and
several picnic tables. Potable water is available inside the cabin and at a
hydrant outside. Solar lighting is available inside the cabin.  
  
  
Please note: pets are not allowed inside the Ranger Station.  
  
  
No smoking in the Ranger Station.

## Natural Features

The ranger station is situated at the edge of a meadow lined with aspens and
mixed conifers, at an elevation of 8,700 feet. Grasses, sagebrush and summer
wildflowers fill the meadow. From the front porch, guests are awarded scenic
views of surrounding area. Summer days are warm and nights are cool.  
  
Boulder Mountain rises to an elevation of 11,317 feet. Capitol Reef National
Park lies on its eastern edge. Boulder is comprised of over 50,000 acres of
rolling pine, spruce and aspen forests on its slopes and broad, lake-studded
meadows on its top.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Aquarius Ranger Station is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The station was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. 
<br/><br/>
Recreational activities abound in the surrounding area. Guests enjoy fishing in many lakes on Boulder Top, and exploring local trails.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Pine Creek Reservoir is less than a mile from the ranger station. This small lake covers three acres, and offers fishing for brook trout. Cook Lake, Miller Lake and numerous additional fishing lakes are scattered across Boulder Top.
<br/><br/>
Many hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails meander through the surrounding area. The Great Western Trail spans nearly 4,500 miles through five states, and runs alongside the station. Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts love this spectacular trail. 
<br/><br/>
Big game hunting for black bear, mule deer, elk, grouse and antelope is also a popular activity.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Aquarius Ranger Station Complex can accommodate a maximum of 20 people, with four inside and 16 camped outside in tents or RVs. The rustic two-room cabin sleeps four people comfortably on one double bed and one set of bunk beds. No linens or bedding are provided. Two or three RVs and several tents are allowed outside. <br><br><br><br>The cabin is equipped with a table and chairs, a wood stove and propane appliances including a cook stove and oven, and hot water heater. Some pots and pans, dishes and utensils are provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own. <br><br><br><br>A vault toilet is located adjacent to the cabin, as is a campfire circle and several picnic tables. Potable water is available inside the cabin and at a hydrant outside. Solar lighting is available inside the cabin.<br><br><br>Please note: pets are not allowed inside the Ranger Station. <br><br><br>No smoking in the Ranger Station.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The ranger station is situated at the edge of a meadow lined with aspens and mixed conifers, at an elevation of 8,700 feet. Grasses, sagebrush and summer wildflowers fill the meadow. From the front porch, guests are awarded scenic views of surrounding area. Summer days are warm and nights are cool.
<br/><br/>
Boulder Mountain rises to an elevation of 11,317 feet. Capitol Reef National Park lies on its eastern edge. Boulder is comprised of over 50,000 acres of rolling pine, spruce and aspen forests on its slopes and broad, lake-studded meadows on its top.

Aquarius Ranger Station

AQUARIUS RANGER STATION

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Aquarius Ranger Station 1

## Overview

Singletree Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain in
central Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking and sightseeing in this beautiful area.

View Singletree Campground Map

## Recreation

A one-mile hiking trail begins within the campground, leading to Singletree
Falls. The trail follows Singletree Creek and offers sweeping views of the red
rock desert landscape below.  
  
Horseshoe pits and a volleyball court are located near the group sites,
offering additional activities.

## Facilities

This campground contains several single-family sites and two group sites.
Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Roads and
parking spurs are paved. Wireless internet is available for $5.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,200 feet in a scenic ponderosa
pine and aspen forest. Summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put
on a spectacular show. Beautiful open vistas of Capitol Reef National Park and
the Henry Mountains can be viewed from within the campground.

## Nearby Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles from Singletree. This
unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and
breathtaking scenery.  
  
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular.
Visitors enjoy the stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Singletree Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain in central Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking and sightseeing in this beautiful area.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203382.pdf" rel="nofollow">View Singletree Campground Map</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
A one-mile hiking trail begins within the campground, leading to Singletree Falls. The trail follows Singletree Creek and offers sweeping views of the red rock desert landscape below. 
<br/><br/>
Horseshoe pits and a volleyball court are located near the group sites, offering additional activities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This campground contains several single-family sites and two group sites. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Wireless internet is available for $5.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,200 feet in a scenic ponderosa pine and aspen forest. Summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on a spectacular show. Beautiful open vistas of Capitol Reef National Park and the Henry Mountains can be viewed from within the campground.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles from Singletree. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.<br/>
<br/>
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Visitors enjoy the stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

SINGLETREE

Singletree

Upper Pleasant Creek Campground is suitable for small RV's over 25 feet are
not advised. This is a favorite for campers because of the easy access off of
Highway 12. There is trout fishing nearby at Lower Bowns Reservoir and Lower
Pleasant Creek.  Water will be turned off at threat of first frost.  

View Upper Pleasant Creek Campground Map

<p>Upper Pleasant Creek Campground is suitable for small RV&#39;s over 25 feet are not advised. This is a favorite for campers because of the easy access off of Highway 12. There is trout fishing nearby at Lower Bowns Reservoir and Lower Pleasant Creek.&nbsp; Water will be turned off at threat of first frost.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203379.pdf">View Upper Pleasant Creek Campground Map</a></p>

All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country
Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was
issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020.  
  
Email: highcountryrec@gmail.com  
​Phone: 435-979-6868

Upper Pleasant Creek Campground

## Overview

Rosebud ATV Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation
of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 17 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy
exploring miles of local ATV trails.

View Rosebud ATV Campground Map

## Recreation

Rosebud is a haven for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. It is adjacent to the
Rosebud ATV Trail, which leads to Lower Bowns Reservoir, offering fishing and
boating opportunities.

## Facilities

The campground contains two sites for groups of up to 20 people each, and
vault toilets are provided.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on the east side
of Boulder Mountain. Pleasant Creek flows next to the site.

## Nearby Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Rosebud. This unique
park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and
breathtaking scenery.  
  
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular.
Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock
canyons and desert landscapes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Rosebud ATV Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 17 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203381.pdf" rel="nofollow">View Rosebud ATV Campground Map</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Rosebud is a haven for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. It is adjacent to the Rosebud ATV Trail, which leads to Lower Bowns Reservoir, offering fishing and boating opportunities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground contains two sites for groups of up to 20 people each, and vault toilets are provided.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on the east side of Boulder Mountain. Pleasant Creek flows next to the site. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Rosebud. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.<br/>
<br/>
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

ROSEBUD ATV

Rosebud Atv

## Overview

Oak Creek Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation
of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 20 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy
exploring miles of local ATV trails.

## Recreation

Lower Bowns Reservoir near by offers fishing and boating opportunities.

## Facilities

The campground has pit toilets and drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on teh east side
of the Boulder Mountain.

## Nearby Attractions

Capital Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Oak Creek
Campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites,
scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.

Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular.
Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock
canyons and desert landscapes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Oak Creek Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 20 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lower Bowns Reservoir near by offers fishing and boating opportunities.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground has pit toilets and drinking water.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on teh east side of the Boulder Mountain. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Capital Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Oak Creek Campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.</p>

<p>Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.</p>

Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)

## Overview

Lower Bowns Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain on the
shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy
boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

View Lower Bowns Campground Map

## Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, hunting and riding the
Rosebud ATV Trail. Lower Bowns Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing
for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.

## Facilities

This campground contains three accessible sites: one group site can
accommodate up to 50 people, and two single sites can each accommodate up to
10 people.  
  
Vault toilets are provided, and roads and parking spurs throughout the site
are gravel.

## Natural Features

The campground is sparsely forested with pinyon pines and juniper, which offer
only limited shade. Boulder Mountain lies to the west of the site, and Capitol
Reef National Park's Waterpocket Fold and the Henry Mountains lie to the east.

## Nearby Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park is just 45 minutes from the campground. This unique
park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites and breathtaking scenery.  
  
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular.
Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock
canyons and desert landscapes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Lower Bowns Campground is located on the east side of Boulder Mountain on the shore of Lower Bowns Reservoir at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203377.pdf" rel="nofollow">View Lower Bowns Campground Map</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, hunting and riding the Rosebud ATV Trail. Lower Bowns Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This campground contains three accessible sites: one group site can accommodate up to 50 people, and two single sites can each accommodate up to 10 people.  <br/>
<br/>
Vault toilets are provided, and roads and parking spurs throughout the site are gravel.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is sparsely forested with pinyon pines and juniper, which offer only limited shade. Boulder Mountain lies to the west of the site, and Capitol Reef National Park's Waterpocket Fold and the Henry Mountains lie to the east.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Capitol Reef National Park is just 45 minutes from the campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites and breathtaking scenery.<br/>
<br/>
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

Sand Creek Gwt Trailhead

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