DSVT
For Posey Lake Campground: We were looking for a place to camp near Escalante yet at higher elevation to escape the heat. We're self contained and don't use the facilities. We stayed on a weeknight in early June in our 25 foot MH.
This is a pleasant, small CG (23 sites) at 8,800 feet (at least 10 degrees cooler than town). It's 16 miles from UT-12, with most of the drive climbing a maintained, unpaved road with good signage. (Always check road conditions as they can change quickly with rain.) The campground loop is steep with one switchback. The sites are a mix of private and close, most are shaded with tall ponderosa pines, most need some leveling. There's no wifi, no ATT or Verizon coverage.
There's a small lake at the CG with fishing and picnicking. There's no swim beach, people were swimming off their boats. There're 2 short hikes leaving from the CG - Posey Lookout has a nice view. There are many miles of dirt roads and hiking trails in the area noted in the Escalante District Dixie National Forest map available at the Visitor Center.
Posted Jun 09, 2017 by DSVT from VT. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
