Loa, UT

Elkhorn Campground

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About this spot

Overview

Elkhorn Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Loa, Utah, on the scenic Thousand Lake Mountain at an elevation of approximately 9300 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike or off-road vehicle. View Elkhorn Campground Map

Recreation

Miles of trails, including the Great Western Trail, crisscross the area, offering excellent hiking, biking and off-roading opportunities. Numerous sparkling alpine lakes provide great fishing and scenery.

Facilities

The campground contains one group site and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 75 people, with large tables, grills, Dutch oven cooking surfaces and a fire ring with benches. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Elkhorn Ranger Station is just across a meadow from the site. Drinking water has been shut down for the season

Natural Features

A thick stand of aspen, pine, and spruce trees covers the campground, offering pleasant shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding meadow.

Typical weather

Water

Average water temperature
Average water temperature, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F41°FFebruary: average water temperature 41°F42°MMarch: average water temperature 42°F44°AApril: average water temperature 44°F52°MMay: average water temperature 52°F57°JJune: average water temperature 57°F60°JJuly: average water temperature 60°F61°AAugust: average water temperature 61°F57°SSeptember: average water temperature 57°F44°OOctober: average water temperature 44°F41°NNovember: average water temperature 41°F36°DDecember: average water temperature 36°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 23 field-sample stations

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