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Butterfly Lake is situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and located next to Mirror Lake Highway. This Utah lake gets its name from the way it’s shaped, which is like a butterfly. The lake can only be accessed by trails and spans 4.3 acres long. It’s surrounded by pine, douglas fir, and birch trees and is covered with wetlands.
Butterfly Lake is nestled between many different mountain peaks, such as Mount Marsell, Reids Peak, and Murdock Mountain. It’s a short drive away from the cities of Salt Lake City and Provo.
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Getting Outdoors
You’ll find plenty of things to do outdoors while at Butterfly Lake. One is fishing. The lake features a vast fishing space providing fishers with plenty of room to search for fish in. While there aren’t many species in the lake, some you’ll find include rainbow trout and brook trout. It’s not ideal for boats due to the lake's small size.Another way visitors can enjoy the great outdoors while at Butterfly Lake is to go hiking. Thanks to its location, you’ll find a handful of trails to trek down. One to try out is the Highline Trail Head. This trail runs 104 miles long and will take you through incredible alpine landscapes. Another trail is the Ruth Head Lake Trail. While sometimes crowded, this two-mile loop pathway is good for people of all hiking abilities and offers views of the surrounding mountains.Birdwatching is yet another thing to do at Butterfly Lake. Because the lake rests inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, it is a sought-after nesting and fishing spot for many species. Some birdwatchers might find include bluebirds, quail, thrashers, sapsuckers, and flycatchers.
Camping at Butterfly Lake
Book an RV in Utah County, and you will find a few different motorhome campgrounds in the area to stay at. One RV campground is the Butterfly Campground. Located next to Butterfly Lake, this option is primitive but does come with water. It also gives you access to fishing spots and hiking trails. There is a seven-day stay limit, and reservations are not allowed for its 20 camper sites.Another place to keep your travel trailer at is the Mirror Lake Campground. This RV campground has over 70 sites that come with amenities such as water, toilets, and trash collection. It also has firewood for sale. The campground is open from July to September.
Exploring the Area
Should you like to get out and explore the surrounding area, there are numerous destinations to drive your RV to. In Salt Lake City, there’s the Red Butte Garden. The garden covers over 21 acres that are filled with flowers, trees, and hiking trails. You’ll also find plenty of animals roaming around, including deer, squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, and snakes. Red Butte Garden also has a few events during the year, like a summer concert series. There are admission fees, and prices range based on age and garden membership status.While in Salt Lake City, head out to the Utah State Capitol Building. This structure opened in 1916 and still houses the state’s government branches. Visitors can tour the building where they can step inside each of the government chambers. You’ll find various pieces of artwork scattered throughout the structure, including portraits of prominent lawmakers and sculptures of famous people in Utah’s history. Visitors can also step outside and explore the grounds of the Utah State Capitol Building, which features a few sculptures and flourishing gardens.While visiting the area, you could also head over to Provo to see Mount Timpanogos. Known locally as Timp, it is one of the largest peaks in the Wasatch Range. The mountain is popular not only for mountain climbers but hikers and photographers as well. During the spring and summer, visitors will also find large fields of wildflowers blooming around its base.Another possible place of interest is the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. Situated in Sandy, the aquarium is home to over 2,000 animals. Some you’ll see while here include penguins, sloths, otters, ducks, and leopards. Visitors can wander around its interior to view these animals or sign up for one of the aquarium’s many animal encounters. It also has a photography exhibit that features high-definition photos of the eyes of the animals living in the aquarium.In Vernal, there’s the Ashley National Forest. This massive forest covers over a million acres and contains many mountain ranges. It’s also home to the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, which is known for its fiery red gorge that winds around the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Ashley National Forest serves as a habitat for many animals, such as bighorn sheep, bears, moose, cougars, and beavers.
Easy to drive, user-friendly layout, comfortable bed. Our first time renting a camper van and we really enjoyed it! Jaime was a very helpful and responsive host.
Absolutely an amazing experience with this vehicle and camper! Owners are extremely friendly. We went on a trip in the middle of winter to some of the parks in Southern Utah. Truck drives amazing even at the high speeds for the highways. Truck is very capable if you need to go on dirt roads for camping in the national forests or on BLM land. Had no issues what so ever. The camper itself is easy to set up and the owners provide just about everything you would need with plenty of room for storage. The heat for the camper is awesome and we used it for the cold we experienced but barely needed it when sleeping since its insulated. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great experience and easy movement when camping. We will be looking to rent again when we want to take a trip!