Willow Lake

Willow Lake Campground is located on the east shore of Willow Lake, at an elevation of 9,640 feet. This small lake sits in an alpine basin high on the Wasatch Plateau. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dominate the landscape on the south and east sides of the lake, providing partial shade in the campground, while the north and west sides of the lakeshore are covered in grasses and wildflowers, allowing easy access to fishing areas. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are plentiful, and autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area. Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the lake. A trail leads to the lakeshore from the campground, and another recently developed footpath goes around the entire lake, featuring four stream crossings, two bridges and fisherman access points on all sides. Visitors also enjoy wildlife viewing, mountain biking and hiking on many of the surrounding trails. The campground is a staging area for the expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System, with more than 350 miles of designated, maintained trails for all riding levels. In winter, the area becomes a playground for snowmobile enthusiasts. The campground contains ten single-family campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Most have lake views, though none have direct lake access. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water or garbage service, so visitors will need to plan to pack it in and pack it out. The main parking area for day use and lake access is right next to the main road by the information kiosk, and there are two additional parking areas farther west on Ferron Canyon Road. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Ferron Reservoir is a short drive west, offering additional fishing and canoeing opportunities, and other lakes in the area include Duck Fork Reservoir and Wrigley Reservoir. Skyline Drive runs along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce/fir/aspen forests, and access to numerous lakes and reservoirs.