Overview

Situated within the Dixie National Forest, Navajo Lake is natural but a low dyke was built in the 1930s to ensure water levels remained high enough for irrigation. Located high in the mountains above Cedar City it has many unique natural features. Underwater sinkholes create streams which flow all the way down to Duck Creek and the mountains at Cascade Falls.

Location

Navajo Lake is 26 miles east of Cedar City and 4 miles west of Duck Creek Village.

From Cedar City take I-15 north then Hwy 14 east which climbs into the mountains. Turn right at mile marker 25 and follow the graded access road to Navajo Lake. Cedar City Ranger HQ 435-865-3200.

Hiking

There are several hiking trails that skirt the lake, all easily accessed from the Navajo Lake car park. The full Navajo Lake Trail loop runs for 11.5 miles around the lakeshore.

Fishing

Navajo Lake UT offers excellent fishing with some good-sized fish waiting to be caught like rainbow and brook trout. Good fishing spots for shore anglers include the dike at the east end of the lake and accessible spots along the shore.

Boating

Navajo Lake Utah has two dirt boat ramps, both on the south side of the lake. One is close to the Navajo Lake Campground signposted Julia’s Landing. The second is at Navajo Lake Lodge.

Campgrounds

• Navajo Lake Campground
  South shore
  Open mid-June to late September
  27 sites
  $10 tents, $12 single units, $20 double units
  Flush toilets
  Drinking water
  Supplies from the lodge
• Spruces Campground
  South shore
  Open mid-June to late September
  26 sites
  $10 tents, $12 single units, $20 double units
  Flush toilets
  Drinking water
  Supplies from the lodge
• Te-Ah Campground
  On Navajo Lake Road
  Open May to late September
  41 single sites and 1 group site
  $12 single camp sites, $25 for doubles
  Flush toilets
  Drinking water
  Reservations: 1-877-444-6777