Conditions Right Now
Water: assume none. The Forest Service page and recreation.gov contradict each other on drinking water here, so bring everything you plan to drink.
Nights run cold up here - pack warm layers even in July.
Why Camp Here
The thing that sets Moon Lake apart is that the Lake Fork and Brown Duck Mountain trails start inside the campground, so this is a staging point for backcountry trips as much as a place to sleep. Single-site loops are paved with spurs around 16 by 65 feet, there are flush toilets and a host on site, and two group sites take up to 75 people each. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., generators included.
Tip: Rent a canoe from the lodge and troll the drop-off.
Around Camp
Out the tent door: Moon Lake (Fishing, 0 mi) · Duchesne River (Fishing, 7 mi) · Uinta Backcountry Lakes (Fishing, 15 mi) · Amethyst Lake (Hike, 16 mi)
Quick Answers
- Do I need a reservation at Moon Lake Campground?
- Reservable via recreation.gov.
- What elevation is Moon Lake Campground?
- 8100 feet. Season: June-Sept. Nights run cold up here - pack warm layers even in July.
- Why camp at Moon Lake Campground?
- Because it combines a drive-in campground with a real trailhead: flush toilets, a host, paved spurs, and the Lake Fork and Brown Duck Mountain trails leaving from camp. The lake allows both motorized and non-motorized boats. Group sites hold up to 75 people each, so it works for a reunion.