About Warner Lake Campground
Warner Lake campground is at an elevation of 9,400 feet among dense aspen trees with Warner Lake close by. There are 19 camp sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. A group area can accommodate up to 50 campers and a small cabin nearby sleeps up to 4 people. Views of the surrounding La Sal mountain peaks are stunning with Haystack mountain visible from a few of the campsites. Activities nearby include fishing for rainbow trout in the lake and hiking on the extensive trail system accessed from trailheads a short walk away. No powerboats are allowed on Warner Lake but canoeing and kayaking are allowed. A fishing license is required per Utah state regulations; you can purchase one [online here](https://wildlife.utah.gov/utah-licenses.html). Warner Lake is about 30 miles from Moab but it takes about an hour to reach the site from Moab and it is a 1.5 hours drive to Arches and…
- Fees: $20/night for single unit, $50/night for the group site. The cabin rents for $50/night.
- Season: Mid June – End September
- Managed by: USFS - Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Where: 8 mi east of Spanish Valley, UT · 38.51996, -109.27662
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Lake Campground Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Warner Lake | ATV road | at camp | 5.3 mi |
| Miners Basin (Sz) | Horse | 0.1 mi | 7.8 mi |
| Schuman/ Shafer Creek | Horse | 0.2 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Warner To Oowah (Sz) | Horse | 0.3 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Burro Bypass | Horse | 0.4 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: 14.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Oowah Campground 1.2 mi
- Mason Draw Campground 2.1 mi
- La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area 2.2 mi
- Porcupine Rime Camping Area 5.4 mi
- Rock Castle Camping Area 5.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 8 mi E of Castle Valley 5.9 mi