PANGUITCH
The Piute Indians who were amazed by the abundance of large wild trout named this area Panguitch, which means "Big Fish". Not much has changed over the years, the abundance of lakes, rivers and streams still provide the angler with a high quality, memorable fishing experience. With beautiful scenery, blue cloudless skies and forty different fishing adventures that lie within an hour drive from our front door, its no wonder we are an adventure in the making. We welcome you to stop by and discover why we are one of Utah's premier fishing destinations!
Panguitch is a mid-size town in a valley between the Markagunt and Pausaugunt Plateaus. It has lots of motels, a few private campgrounds, several dining establishments and most other services a traveler might need. Panguitch is located on Hwy 89, 31 miles east of I-15.
The Markagunt Plateau is an attractive, heavily forested highland. (The Indian term Markagunt means "highland of trees.") It has some nice peaks topping out at 11,315 feet, rolling hills and large grassy meadows. Its most outstanding feature is Cedar Breaks National Monument, a large amphitheater of colorful, eroded rock forms. It also contains Brian Head Ski Resort in the town of Brian Head. Recreational opportunities on the plateau are numerous. There are good hiking and mountain biking trails and some nice fishing in lakes and streams. Timbered campgrounds are numerous and most of the highways through the plateau are designated scenic byways. In winter, heavy snow provides good downhill and cross country skiing and snowmobiling opportunities. The Markagunt Plateau occupies about 800 square miles between I-15 and Hwy 89 in southwestern Utah. It is just east of Cedar City. Most of the plateau is part of the Dixie National Forest.
For more information contact: Garfield County Travel Council at 1-800-444-6689 or visit their office at 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah
Panguitch Lake: A Sparkling Treasure
Shimmering, quivering quaking aspen cover the mountains surrounding jewel-like Panguitch Lake, it's brilliant blue waters reflecting equally brilliant blue skies. At 8,400 feet elevation the natural lake is located in some of the most beautiful country in the west, 27 miles from Brian Head, 40 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park , 15 miles from Cedar Breaks, 90 miles from Zion National Park , and only 17 miles from Panguitch. Its 10 mile shoreline has a paved road with resorts, modern cabins, lovely restaurants, RV parks, motor boats, and tackle. Panguitch Lake has two launching ramps for the fishing enthusiast and public campgrounds (& RV dump) nearby. Fly-fishing is exceptional in the fall when the forest is ablaze with the color of autumn. Trout fishing at Panguitch Lake is considered to be among the best in the nation and there are excellent streams in the area for those who prefer stream fishing. Camping and hiking enthusiasts will find beautiful country to explore. Although campgrounds close in winter, resorts in recent years have started staying open. Winter snows bring new kinds of activities with ice fishing on the lake (a sport that is really catching on). Local resorts provide snowmobile delivery onto the lake with ice auguring service available. Snowmobiles, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing at the lake and downhill skiing at nearby mountain ski areas round out the winter sports available. Groomed snowmobile trails connect all the activities.
For more information: Call Garfield County Travel Council at 1-800-444-6689
Or visit their office at 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah
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