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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
Upper Lake contains a free campground, as well as day use area, lake access and a hiking trail operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
A few info signs, covered picnic tables, trail access and a donation box stand at the entrance to the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
Camp sites are basic, containing a bench and fire ring or grill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
Different sites can fit single vehicles, medium sized RVs, and group camps.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
The campground and wildlife refuge sit in quiet part of the state, meaning that it is possible you may share the campground with only a couple other visitors.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
With 15 total sites, the last ones sit at the end of a long dead end road, which offer the most privacy and space from other visiting vehicles.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
Views across Upper Pahranagat Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
Site 15 is an ADA accessible camp site.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
A 3 mile hiking trail that follows the outer banks of Upper Pahranagat Lake begins near sites 14 and 15.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/31/2021
A couple vault toilets serve the campground.