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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

Tushar Lakeside Campground

Forest Service campground in Fishlake National Forest, Beaver County, Utah. 8,560 feet. 9.5 miles from Beaver.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Fishlake National Forest
Elevation
8,560 ft As the Forest Service states
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Beaver County

Overview

Located within the majestic Tushar Mountain Range, Tushar Lakeside Campground is nestled in a forest of aspen and mixed conifer. This is a popular destination for large youth groups. The lake and small meadow offer ample recreation opportunities to visitors.

This campground is managed by Beaver County, Utah. To check site availability and make reservations, visitors should visit Beaver County’s facility rental website at https://secure.rec1.com/UT/beaver-county-ut/catalog.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, canoeing, sand volleyball and wildlife viewing.

Facilities

Facilities include three large group sites and several individual sites equipped with tables and fire pits. Water and flush toilets are available inside the campground.

Natural Features

Situated at 8,560 feet, Tushar Lakeside Campground offers visitors a chance to escape the heat of the summer and enjoy various outdoor experiences.

Nearby Attractions

Skyline National Recreation Trail for hiking is a short drive away along with the Piute ATV Trail. There is no ATV access from the campground; riders must trailer to the trailhead.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

The land around Tushar Lakeside Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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