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Washington Lake

Its 44 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day. Washington Lake is a National Forest campground near Kamas, Utah.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Kamas, Utah

Washington Lake looking southwest, the lake Washington Lake Campground sits onA 1913 photograph of Washington Lake, the Provo River headwaters reservoirThe historic John Maycock Cabin, about 300 m from Washington Lake Campground
Washington Lake looking southwest, the lake Washington Lake Campground sits onA 1913 photograph of Washington Lake, the Provo River headwaters reservoirThe historic John Maycock Cabin, about 300 m from Washington Lake Campground1 / 3

Washington Lake looking southwest, the lake Washington Lake Campground sits on. Photo: Historic American Engineering Record, Library of Congress, Public domain

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
105 ft

Washington Lake sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
44
Group sites
5
Accessible sites
5
Max RV length
105 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

44 sites; 5 pull-through; the longest takes a 105 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
HOOV Not on record Group standard nonelectric 20 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book site HOOV
02 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 02
03 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 48 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 03
04 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 04
05 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 05
06 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 06
07 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 43 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 07
08 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 43 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 08
09 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 09
10 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 10
11 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 11
12 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 82 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 12
13 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 13
14 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 14
15 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 94 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 15
16 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 87 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 16
17 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 57 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 17
18 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 18
19 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 67 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 19
20 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 105 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 20
21 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 99 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 21
22 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 59 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 22
23 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 23
24 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 36 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 24
25 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 95 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 25
26 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 26
27 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 42 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 27
28 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 28
29 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 29
30 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 30
31 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 31
32 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 53 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 32
33 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 33
34 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 34
35 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 53 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 35
36 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 36
37 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 47 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 37
38 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 38
39 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 39
40 WASHINGTON LAKE Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 40
JEFF WASHINGTON LAKE Group standard nonelectric 20 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book site JEFF
KENN WASHINGTON LAKE Group standard nonelectric 20 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book site KENN
LINC WASHINGTON LAKE Group rv area nonelectric 20 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book site LINC
ROOS WASHINGTON LAKE Group standard nonelectric 20 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book site ROOS

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
10,000 ft

40.6802, -110.9613 in Summit. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Washington Lake?
Sites at Washington Lake are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233789).
How much does it cost to camp at Washington Lake?
Camping at Washington Lake costs From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day.
How many campsites does Washington Lake have?
Washington Lake has 44 campsites, including 5 group sites. 5 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Washington Lake?
Yes, 5 sites are designated accessible at Washington Lake.
Are there pull-through sites at Washington Lake?
Recreation.gov lists 5 pull-through sites at Washington Lake: site 15, site 16, site 20, site 21, and site 25.
Is there drinking water at Washington Lake?
No. Washington Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Washington Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Washington Lake.
Is there cell service at Washington Lake?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Washington Lake. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Washington Lake?
Washington Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Washington Lake

fishypedia.com · 0.4 miles

Washington Lake sits on Trial Lake, 0.4 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Trial Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Mirror Lake fishing (4.2 miles) , Smith and Morehouse Reservoir fishing (9.1 miles) , and Whitney Reservoir fishing (11 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Washington Lake, in a straight line: Homestead Crater (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Trial Lake Kamas · National Forest Season Not on record Fee From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing) Reservable Washington Lake Group Kamas · National Forest Season June 16 to September 20 Fee From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day Reservable Lilly Lake Kamas · National Forest Season Not on record Fee From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day Reservable Lost Creek Kamas · National Forest Season Not on record Fee From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day

More campgrounds: camping near Kamas and campgrounds in Summit.

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Reservable: Recreation.gov From $27.75 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day
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