About Oowah Campground
Oowah Lake Campground sits at 8800 ft. elevation in the spectacular La Sal mountains. There are 11 tent-only, first come/ first serve campsites next to the small but scenic Oowah Lake. Trailhead access from the campground includes the Clarks Lake, Boren Mesa, Moonlight Meadows, and Warner Lake trails. Hike a short distance for spectacular vistas of the Canyonlands region. There is also a day-use area with three large picnic tables. Fishing is also popular at this mountain lake.
- Fees: $10/Night for single unit
- Managed by: USFS - Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Where: 8 mi east of Spanish Valley, UT · 38.50281, -109.27241
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oowah Lake | ATV road | at camp | 3.1 mi |
| Clark Lake | Horse | 0.1 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Boren Mesa | Horse | 0.1 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Warner To Oowah (Sz) | Horse | 0.2 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Clark Lake Loop (Jedi Loop) | Horse | 0.6 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Burro Bypass | Horse | 0.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.2 mi
Water fill-up: 15.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Warner Lake Campground 1.2 mi
- La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area 1.3 mi
- Mason Draw Campground 3.2 mi
- Mount Peale Free Camping 5.1 mi
- Upper Onion Creek Campground 5.9 mi
- Porcupine Rime Camping Area 6.4 mi