PANGUITCH, UT

Paradise RV Park. ~60 level gravel FHU pullthru sites up to 70′. Restrooms, showers, laundromat, potable W (free for non-campers), D ($5 fee for non-campers). 30A FHU $19.95 +tax, 50A FHU $21.95 +tax, $120+tax/wk, $325/mo. No reservations. Open all yr. 2.5 mi N of town on US-89. Wifi. May be busier than usual during Panguitch Balloon Festival (3rd wk in June). 435-676-8348. Lila Jordan #51768 Oct 10. Last updated by Mike & Donna Kuper #116641 stayed Aug 21.

Triple C Arena, pkg areas. BD $15, E HU $30. W (free) along edge of Arena, at N37.83617 W112.43559. US-89, N edge of town, turn on Rd 800 North, at lg sign “Triple C Arena”. N37.83666 W112.43412. Many open areas, most on W side of bldgs, away from livestock pens, OK for lg rigs. Next to CP. Quiet when no events. Dianne & Tom Wartman #108838 stayed Apr 14. Last updated by Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 May 22.

D. Free. At Silver Eagle gas sta & car wash. S end of town, E side of US-89. Grate in back by propane tank. Bruce & Bunny Ratcliff #48001 viewed Jun 14.

Red Canyon CG (NF). BD sites, tables. Hot showers ($2.50 for ~7 min), restrooms. W, showers ($5), D (if not camping, day pass $10 to shower, fill w/ W (good potable), D, hike, picnic). $21, S/A Pass 1/2. No reservations. SR-12, 1/2 mi E of visitor ctr, S side of rd. N37 44.668 W112 18.633. Gravel rds & sites. Sunny or shaded sites. Free wifi. Good base for visiting Bryce Canyon. Joe & Iris O’Melia #74321 Sep 06. Last updated by Jack & Dottie Barry #65881 Oct 22.

Gravel storage lot (BLM). No facilities. Free. No prohibitive signs. 14-day limit. 4 mi S of town on SR-143, MM 47.8, 37.774 -112.444, go E thru open fence on dirt/gravel rd (signed after fence BLM 802), 400×600′ lot immed ahead. Park away from gravel piles & heavy equipment. Lots of cows around. Other possibilities further along BLM rd, explore w/ sm vehicle. 7321′ elev. Larry Smith #102005 stayed Oct 13. Updated by Gail Kapusnick #113306 stayed May 17.

White Bridge CG (NF). 27 BD sites. Tables (some covered), firerings/grills. Flush & vault toilets. Dumpster. D, free, on way in to CG, along hwy. Potable W faucet next to D, & W taps thruout CG. $15, S/A Pass 1/2. No discount on 1 $30 dbl site. Reserve: recreation.gov or 877-444-6777. 14-day limit. Mem Day-Late Fall. 10 mi S then W of Panguitch on SR-143, MM 39 (no marker along hwy). 37.74544 -112.58732. Paved pads, ~1/2 of sites OK for lg rigs. Sites to R under trees, ones to L less so. Firewood $6. Hiking, mtn biking, ATV & horseback riding nearby. No ATV use in CG, must be trailered. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 13.

4 huge dumpsters. Free. Only signs “household garbage only”. 13 mi S then W of Panguitch on SR-143, MM 36, at turnoff to N for North Shore Rd. 37.724 -112.625. Not an O/N location. Entire perimeter of Lake Panguitch signed No Camping by NF. Guy Gipson #84383 used Jul 13.

D & potable W. Free. Not an O/N location. 16 mi S then W of Panguitch (10 mi E of Cedar Breaks NM) on SR-143, MM 33, go N on West Shore Rd (sm sign, across hwy from Panguitch Lake General Store/Gas Sta and a church) go short distance to 1st R turn (across from Panguitch Lake Guard Sta sign) or to 2nd R turn short distance further. 2 paved D/W stations, both sides of island. N37 42.261 W112 38.976. 0.4 mi E of Panguitch Lake CGs (NF). 1/4 mi S of Lake. OK for lg rigs. A. McClymont #52535 Jul 02. Updated by Ron Walter #73417 Jun 13 and John D Kayartz #99700 Jun 13.

Panguitch Lake North CG (NF). 39 sites w/ tables, grills. Also 8 dbl sites. Potable W, flush toilets, trash service. $15, S/A Pass 1/2. No discount on $30 dbl sites. 14-day limit. No reservations. ~Mem Day-Labor Day. ~16 mi S then W of Panguitch on SR-143, MM 32.9, N side of hwy. 37.7013 -112.6559. OK for lg rigs, shaded. Elev 8400′. OHV/ATV in area but not in CG. Boating, fishing, mtn biking, hiking, horseback riding. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 13.

Panguitch Lake South CG (NF). 18 sites w/ tables, firerings. Potable W, flush toilets, trash service. $12, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. No reservations. ~Mem Day-Labor Day. ~16 mi S then W of Panguitch on SR-143, MM 32.9, S side of hwy. 37.70116 -112.65575. Narrow dusty rds, sharp turns, narrow culdesac, trees not trimmed. Sm rigs/tents only. Signed “Lg trailers, 5th wheels or motorhomes prohibited”. Turnaround in front too sm for many lg rigs. OHV/ATV in area but prohibited in CG, cannot be trailered into CG. Boating, fishing, mtn biking, hiking, horseback riding. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 13.

Pullout, 50×300′ pkg area. 3 huge dumpsters. Free. No signs restrict pkg. SR-143 MM 31.3, NW side of hwy, 37.685 -112.665, 1 mi E of Birch Springs Knoll turnoff. Fairly level. Do not block gate entry to private property. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 13.

FR-068 area, BD (NF). Stone firerings. Free. 16-day limit w/in 30 or move 10 mi. ~20 mi S then W of Panguitch on SR-143, MM 29, TL (S) on FR-50/Mammoth Creek Rd (paved), go 0.8 mi, TR (W) on FR-406 (37.64737 -112.66627, unpaved), 1) go ~0.1 mi to dispersed sites on L along NE side of a row of trees that borders FR-1688. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 13.
2) Continue short distance on FR-406, TR (NW) on FR-1688 (37.64644 -112.669, L turn not for med or lg rigs), go 0.3 mi, TR (N) on FR-068 (37.647 -112.67323, L turn not for med or lg rigs), go ~0.3 mi, TL (angled turn to W, 37.65228 -112.67213, FR-068C per map, rough but take it slow), immed TR to huge area, sloped, mostly unshaded, fits several rigs. John D Kayartz #99700 viewed Jul 13.
3) Continue 0.4 mi in on FR-068C, lg site on R, 37.65 -112.68, sloped, mostly unshaded, fits 3-4 rigs, 8529′ elev. Beautiful view of meadow, lots of wildlife. Access to Markagunt OHV Trails. PHOTO. John D Kayartz #99700 stayed Jul 13.
4) 0.5 mi in on FR-068C, TL (E) to several sites under trees. Do not take lg rig further on FR-068C. John D Kayartz #99700 viewed Jul 13.
Notes: Area can be reached via FR-068 from the N (via FR-50 just S of turnoff from SR-143), but it is ~1/4 mi of 10% grade on rough dirt rd. FR-406 is less steep option to enter/leave area. Either way, on FR-50, the ~400′ stretch at jct w/ SR-143 is a short ~12% grade. FR-068C gets very muddy during/after rain. Guy Gipson #84383 Jul 13.

Mammoth Creek CG (NF). 7 numbered “designated dispersed camping” sites. Pit toilet. Free. 16-day limit w/in 30 or move 10 mi. ~20 mi S then W of Panguitch on SR-143, MM 29, TL (S) on FR-50/Mammoth Creek Rd, go 4.5 mi, just past Mammoth Creek Village, to beginning of curve just before bridge, TR (W) on FR-068 (small sign & info kiosk), go 3.7 mi on dust-controlled gravel rd along creek (good gravel after NF sign). Go past Mammoth Spring (sign) to CG on L. 2 entrances on L, 2nd has info kiosk. N37 38.232 W112 40.276. Gravel rd & pads. Flat, smooth, fairly level sites, most shaded. 2 sites along creek, 0.4 mi before main area (check before going into these, limited turnaround). Camp in numbered sites only. Beautiful area along Mammoth Creek, near Mammoth Spring. Good hiking/ATV access. Elev 8150′. FR-068 from N is steep 1-lane dirt rd, winding, no shoulder along cliff, not recommended for any size rig. John D Kayartz #99700 viewed Jun 13.