State Park
Warner Lake
Moab, UT
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- Address:Moab, UT
About
Overview
Warner Lake Campground and Cabin are located high in the La Sal Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet, next to beautiful Warner Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking and exploring many local trails.
Recreation
The lake offers rainbow trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking. An extensive trail system is located around Warner Lake, encompassing the Trans-Mountain Trail, Miners Basin Trail, Warner Lake-Oowah Lake Trail, Burro Pass Trail and Dry Fork-Beaver Basin Trail. A trailhead is located in the campground, and many others are available in the surrounding area.
Facilities
Warner Lake boasts a campground and a rustic cabin. The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people; several single-family sites are also available. Picnic tables, campfire rings and utility tables are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs within the site are gravel.
The two-room cabin can sleep four people on two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. Linens and bedding are not provided.
The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove/oven, solar powered lighting, table and chairs. and patio furniture. While the cabin has basic kitchenware, guests are encouraged to bring their own cooking supplies including basic staples and water. A picnic table, campfire ring and vault toilet are located outside the cabin.
There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground.
Natural Features
A dense forest of aspens provides partial shade and spectacular autumn color. The lake and precipitous, 11,634' Haystack Mountain are visible from a few campsites and the front porch of the cabin. Short foot trails lead to the shore.
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For facility specific information, please call (435) 259-7155.
Nearby Attractions
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are close enough to Warner Lake for a day trip. Both parks contain breathtaking desert scenery, natural sandstone arches and numerous hiking trails.
The town of Moab is less than 30 miles away, offering a range of dining and shopping options, galleries, grocery stores, gas stations, rafting outfitters and Jeep rentals. The drive to Moab, although 30 miles, takes about an hour to reach due to the mountainous, windy, gravel roads.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Warner Lake
Trail
Mountain View Trail via Warner Campground
Utah
3.1 mi1,404 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Warner Lake
Utah
0.5 mi66 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Gold Knob Trail
Utah
5.0 mi2,228 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Porcupine Trail Downhill
Utah
25.5 mi2,467 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Shuman Gulch Trail
Utah
3.2 mi1,332 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Clark Lake Loop Trail
Utah
2.8 mi883 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page
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