Fishlake National Forest

Fishlake National Forest spreads across a large area of mountains, lakes, and forests spanning several counties in central Utah. The landscape includes diverse terrain with dense woods, open meadows, and multiple bodies of water at varying elevations.

The forest was established in 1907 through the combination of two earlier forest reserves. This merger created the large connected forest area that visitors explore today.

Several Native American tribes made their home here for thousands of years, and their presence is still visible through archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. Walking through the forest, you might notice these historical markers that tell stories of the people who came before.

The forest offers several campgrounds, hiking and horseback riding trails, and lakes for fishing and boating activities. Spring through fall provides the best conditions for visiting, when most facilities and trails are fully accessible.

Hidden within the forest is Pando, an enormous colony of aspen trees connected by a single root system. This organism holds the distinction of being the largest living thing on Earth by total weight.

Location: Beaver County

Location: Juab County

Location: Millard County

Location: Piute County

Location: Sevier County

Location: Wayne County

Operator: United States Forest Service

Website: http://fs.usda.gov/fishlake

GPS coordinates: 38.70830,-111.95900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06