Mary Ellen Gulch (96.06 miles away)
Alpine, Utah
Sheep Creek Lake
Scout Route
Manila, Utah (Daggett County)
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Sharing a name with the better-known Sheep Creek and Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area, Sheep Creek Lake (or Reservoir) is within the Ashley National Forest, with scenic cliffs of the Uinta Fault rising in the background.
Although short and lacking obstacles, this maintained dirt road still has plenty to offer, including scenic camping at the primitive Sheep Creek Lake Campground. This is a designated camping area but has no numbered sites or amenities and is first come, first served.
The mountain lake itself is large (approx. 81 acres) and has a public, unpaved boat launch. Sheep Creek Lake is overseen by the Utah Division of Wildlife (DWR) and serves as a wild broodstock source for Colorado River Cutthroat trout. Next to the boat launch, you will see a concrete fish trap that is used to house spawning fish (typically in June) so that eventually fertilized eggs can be collected and taken to a hatchery. Fish are later stocked throughout the Uinta Mountain Range.
If you're looking for great fishing and free camping, this might be your spot!
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