Pelican Lake Recreation Area

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

40.18153, -109.69618

Description

Pelican Lake Recreation Area is located at 4,800 feet and has 13 campsites, 3 of which are big enough for large families or groups. Pelican Lake is well-known for the outstanding bluegill and bass fishing. Bird-watching is a popular pastime in the spring, when the waterfowl come to live and love and rear their downy young.

Directions

25 miles southwest of Vernal on Utah State Route 88.

Activities

Accessible Facility or Activity

Details

FeeCamping Fees: $10.00 for individual sites and $35.00 for group sites. Sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Payments can be made by Scan & Pay through the recreation.gov app or on site by cash or check at the self-service pay station.
Phone(435) 781-4400
Email[email protected]

Nearby Campgrounds

Pelican Lake Campground 0.1 mi · BLM · 13 sites
Pariette Wetlands 11.1 mi · BLM
McCoy Flats Trailhead 13.1 mi · BLM
Rojo Mountain Bike Trail 25.7 mi · BLM
Little Red Mountain Trail 26.1 mi · BLM
Desolation Gray Canyons of the Green River 26.3 mi · BLM
Sand Wash Ranger Station 26.3 mi · BLM
Moonshine Arch Trailhead 26.9 mi · BLM · Boondocking (Rough)