Panguitch Lake
Brian Head, Utah · 8,389 ft · In Dixie National Forest
Photos: Dixie National Forest S. Liermann
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,389 ft (2,557 m)8,389 ft2,557 m
Loops1
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Other areas
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Panguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes from the Paiute word meaning "big fish." Visitors also enjoy canoeing and exploring the Panguitch Lake OHV Trail System.Recreation
Panguitch Lake offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout. Canoeing and kyacking are a popular activity. Two public boat ramps are located on the lake, one on the south shore and the other on the north shore at Wildlife Point.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Panguitch Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny, 16% chance of rain40°27°
- ThuSunny50°31°
- FriSunny53°32°
- SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain53°34°
- SunSunny, 3% chance of rain55°34°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapPanguitch Lake North Campground
Public Land · 420 ft · Brian Head
Panguitch Lake South Campground
Public Land · 470 ft · Brian Head
Panguitch Lake General Store and RV Park
RV Park · 0.3 mi · Brian Head
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Brian Head share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.5 mi
Camp site
Brian Head, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Dixie National Forest
- 5.5 mi
Camp site
Brian Head, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Dixie National Forest
- 5.7 mi
Camp site
Brian Head, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Dixie National Forest
- 11 mi
Lava Flat Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Alton, UT
Location and contact
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