Water Activities
There are several beautiful mountain lakes on the Dixie National Forest that are great places for motorized and non-motorized boating.
Click on the links below to learn more about Utah boating regulations and responsible boating:
Tread Lightly - Responsible Motorized Boating
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Barker Recreation Area
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Barker Recreation Area is located in an aspen-spruce forest above 9,000 feet in elevation and is adjacent to the Upper Barker Reservoir. Two small fishing lakes permit non-motorized boat access.…
Cedar City Ranger District
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The Cedar City Ranger District is located on the Markagunt Plateau, a gently sloping, eastward tilted earth block that has been modified by erosion, volcanism, and some glaciations. Bordered by the…
Enterprise Reservoir
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The Enterprise Reservoirs lies within a pinyon-juniper forest surrounded by large volcanic tuff rocks. The reservoir is popular for fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing, and wildlife viewing. …
Escalante Ranger District
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The Escalante Ranger district is known for its high mountain lakes and large stands of aspen trees. The majority of the district is located on high timbered plateaus with rolling hills and open…
Honeycomb Rocks Campground
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Honeycomb Rocks campground is located about 10 miles from the town of Enterprise. Recreation opportunities include: hiking, fishing, sight-seeing, wildlife viewing, and boating. Enterprise Reservoir…
Panguitch Lake
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US Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY at Panguitch Lake and White Bridge CampgroundBE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake and White Bridge Campground. Algae in the…
Panguitch Lake North Campground
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Panguitch Lake North Campground offers visitors a slower pace and cooler temperatures. Enjoy boating, lake fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout, and fly fishing at Panguitch Lake. The lake is…
Panguitch Lake South Campground
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Panguitch Lake has approximately 10 miles of shoreline and is ideal for year-round fishing. There are plenty of activities to enjoy in the area including hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, and…
Pine Lake Campground
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No water available. Pending potable water restoration. Please bring your own potable water. 20% Fee ReductionReservations may request refunds through Recreation.govWe will keep you posted as water is…
Pine Valley Ranger District
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The Pine Valley Ranger District is known for its distinctive vegetation, ranging from Pinyon/Juniper to Engelmann Spruce forests. It is also known for its most prominent feature, the Pine Valley…