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Posey Lake Campground

Dixie National Forest, Utah

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As of September 2026, Posey Lake Campground is a campground in Dixie National Forest, Utah with 11 campsites. Posey Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Posey Lake Campground is located at 37.9417° N, 111.6936° W.

people allowed on 10 of 11 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 35

Posey Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Posey Lake Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Posey Lake Campground

2356791112131522

Standard 10
Group 1

What an RV fits

25 ft10 sites
35 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography.

All sites at Posey Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the FAM loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
002	Standard	8	25 ft
003	Standard	8	25 ft
005	Standard	8	25 ft
006	Standard	8	25 ft
007	Standard	8	25 ft
009	Standard	8	25 ft
011	Standard	8	25 ft
012	Standard	8	25 ft
013	Group	35	35 ft
015	Standard	8	25 ft
022	Standard	8	25 ft

About Posey Lake Campground

Overview

Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides excellent hiking and mountain biking.

Facilities

The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35 people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape and summer wildflowers are abundant.

Nearby Attractions

Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.

Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.

Rules and notices at Posey Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Posey Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.

This is an American black bear habitat; be aware and keep a clean camp

Vehicles over 30 ft. in length are not recommended because of the difficult access road

Pack-it-in Pack-it-out! No trash collection available. Come prepared to stow and haul out your garbage.

Hookups are not available

Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake

Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the camping areas

A daily fee will be charged and collected at the campground for extra vehicles. Come prepared to pay onsite.

What is a booking window?

Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis.

Some sites are available for reservation 7-days in advance. If not reserved, sites become first come first serve.

Additional first come, first served sites may be available.

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.

Click here to learn more about the Dixie National Forest

Customer Service Please Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Dixie.CedarCity@AmericanLL.com

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Posey Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Posey Lake Campground?

Posey Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Posey Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Posey Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Posey Lake Campground have?

Posey Lake Campground has 11 campsites.