Posy Lake

Posy Lake offers a convenient boat ramp and access point for non-motorized watercraft like kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Located at an elevation of 8,800 feet in Garfield County, Utah, the lake provides a peaceful setting for paddling and fishing.

The Posey Lake Campground, which manages the boat ramp, is a reservable facility with basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. While there are no fees specifically listed for the boat ramp, the campground does have nightly rates ranging from $16 to $58. Visitors can also take advantage of the two hiking trails that begin at the campground, offering opportunities to explore the surrounding natural areas.

For those seeking additional recreation, the Posey Lake area is located near the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park and the Canyons of the Escalante/Burr Trail, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventures. The boat ramp at Posey Lake serves as a convenient access point for those looking to enjoy the tranquil waters of this high-altitude lake.

Overview
Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.Recreation
Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads...

Overview
Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.Recreation
Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides excellent hiking and mountain biking.Facilities
The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35 people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.Natural Features
The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.

Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.

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