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Fishlake/Singletree
Overview
Singletree Campground, often associated with the Fishlake National Forest near Teasdale, Utah, offers a serene high-elevation escape for RV travelers. Situated at approximately 8,200 feet on the side of Boulder Mountain, this forest service facility provides a cool, shaded refuge during the warm summer months. It serves as a peaceful alternative to the busier desert floors nearby, featuring a landscape dominated by mature ponderosa pines and shimmering aspen groves. The atmosphere is one of quiet immersion in nature, making it a highly regarded spot for those seeking a traditional camping experience.
Location & Surroundings
The park is perfectly positioned on the eastern slopes of the Aquarius Plateau, offering a unique vantage point where the alpine forest meets the red rock desert. Located just off Highway 12 near Teasdale and Torrey, the surroundings provide stunning views of the Waterpocket Fold and the distant Henry Mountains. The air is crisp and thin, and the scent of pine fills the campground. This location is particularly prized for its dramatic temperature shift, offering relief from the heat of the lower canyons while remaining within a short drive of major geological landmarks.
Amenities & Park Features
As a forest service campground, the focus here is on the natural environment rather than modern hookups. The park features paved interior roads and several paved spurs that can accommodate various RV lengths, including some larger rigs. While there are no water, sewer, or electric connections at individual sites, the campground provides essential facilities such as vault toilets and drinking water. Each individual site is thoughtfully laid out with a heavy-duty picnic table and a fire ring with a grill, allowing travelers to enjoy classic campfire evenings under some of the darkest skies in the country.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The campground is an exceptional basecamp for exploring Capitol Reef National Park, which is located less than 15 miles away. Visitors can spend their days hiking through scenic slot canyons or picking fruit in the historic Fruita orchards. For those who enjoy water recreation, the namesake Fish Lake is a scenic drive to the north, famous for its trophy lake trout and the Pando aspen clone. Additionally, the nearby Singletree Falls trail offers a short, rewarding hike directly from the campground area to a beautiful hidden cascade.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for the self-contained RVer who appreciates dry camping and solitude over the amenities of a commercial resort. It is a perfect fit for nature photographers, hikers, and those looking to explore the scenic wonders of Wayne County without the crowds. Families who enjoy traditional outdoor activities like birdwatching and star-gazing will find the environment particularly rewarding. If your travel style involves mountain scenery and quiet evenings, Singletree provides the quintessential Utah forest experience.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Michael Beauregard
Clean campsite. Clean bathrooms. Drinking water available. Lots of trees for hammocks. We could hear occasional road noise from the highway when a loud truck or motorcycle went by. There is a fun short hike to a waterfall. Lots of chipmunks running around. We drove to Upper Calf Creek Falls for our main activity.
Lindsay Washington
Loved this campground! Easy access to Capitol Reef, loved the drive. Campground sites were really nice and clean. Bathrooms with flushing toilets and drinking water was nice!
Katie Miller
We loved singletree campground. We found our camp host to be especially kind and accommodating. She even heard one of our girl's coughing in the night and came by the next day with cough drops. The bathrooms were clean and the campsite was spacious and beautiful.
Mark Harris
Stayed here for one night. It was a nice break from the hot temps. At a little above 8000 ft, the air was nice and cool. We did cold that night since we didn’t plan for temps in the low 50s. The folks that stayed before us had decorated the campsite with pine cones. Our boys loved the stone fort and pine cones. Campsite 29.
H K
Our family stayed here for 2 nights on our RV trip. The camp host was nice and the bathrooms were clean. We had a beautiful spacious spot right by a little stream. It was quiet and very peaceful. We loved staying at this campground. We drove to Capitol Reef and the drive was not long. FYI: we stayed here the second week of June and it gets chilly so bring a sweater but the stars are worth staying up in the cold nights.