What clients say about Lakeside Resort | Fish Lake Resorts in Koosharem (UT)
Stayed at the Lakeside cabin #2 I understand, rustic and not having a TV or microwave however, uneven flooring in this cabin is an accident waiting to happen. The shower drained directly on the floor due to the uneven flooring and water was everywhere in addition, cobwebs and mouse traps on the floor visible we had to use our own lawn chairs and blankets in the cabin because we didn’t dare sit on anything due to the condition of the furniture we did not stay all of the nights that we had planned. We did not go fishing and rent a boat as we had planned. This was the worst place we could’ve ever chosen to stay at Fish Lake. This area is so beautiful and we couldn’t even stay the duration of our plan because of this cabin condition, our original cabin got changed due to the fires over the summer. We ended up with this cabin instead and was told it’s similar, which is kind of scary to think about. Good luck if you want to stay here in the future.
Camping site was clean . Fire pits , picnic tables , walking distance to marina . We rented a platoon boat. Full hook ups .
Cell service very very spotty not very good FYI!
I have been coming to Fish Lake for over 35 years and it never seems to disappoint.
The 4th of July was no exception.
Perfect weather, good clean rooms with amazing views. You could not ask for more.
We’ve been visiting Fish Lake for over 33 years and absolutely love the natural beauty and peaceful magic that this area offers. It’s truly a special place.
Regarding accommodations: the cabins vary in condition. Some, such as those near the lodge, have received updates in recent years, such as new carpet, appliances, and furniture, which is a welcome improvement. However, several cabins are still in need of renovation.
We’ve personally experienced rodent/mice issues in some of the lakeside units, which is why we now choose to stay in the RV campground or at Fish Lake Lodge cabins.
The Lakeside Campground is very basic, offering full hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring. While it’s not particularly fancy, it serves its purpose, and we appreciated access to the laundry room in the newer motel nearby.
The front desk staff have always been friendly and professional during our visits. That said, it’s worth noting that Fish Lake has some of the strictest policies we’ve encountered in our full-time RV travels across the U.S. Their cancellation and check-in/check-out policies are especially rigid; early check-ins and late checkouts are not permitted under any circumstances, and this is clearly stated in their materials. While we understand the need for structure, it may feel inflexible for travelers used to more accommodating experiences.
For those planning a stay, we’d recommend reading all policies closely before booking and considering whether the amenities and rules align with your expectations. Next year, we may explore some nearby boondocking options, but we’ll always hold a deep fondness for the lake itself.
They have one of the absurd cancellation policies of any RV park anywhere in the country. Make sure you read it before booking.
We booked an RV spot 2 weeks before a planned getaway. 1 week before a snow storm was on the weather map. We decided not to drive our new RV up a mountain road in snow and back out in snow. So we called to cancel. But, no refund unless you cancel 45 days before your stay. Which, if you paid attention, was impossible for us.
They said that they would refund us if they could re-book it for someone else. Which is silly. The park was mostly empty when we booked.
Honestly, a policy like this is akin to theft. They took our money and provided nothing in return. Then, today, we get an email starting we can use the money for a cabin rental before the calendar year ends. Meaning we have 8 weeks to rent a cabin from them for more money.
I don't understand policies like this. Every other RV park will refund all our most of your money with 48 hours notice. That's worst case.
I hope they read this and reconsider their policy.
We stayed in the motel at Lakeside Resort at Fish Lake this past weekend, it was just beautiful and relaxing. The motel is located right by the lake and is perfect accommodations for fishermen and nature enthusiasts, and old people like us just site seeing. The rooms are very clean, spacious and they have a great view of the lake. The beds are super comfortable. We have stayed here in the past and will be returning.
We came up for a few days and rented 2 aluminum boats at the same time it was an awesome experience and the employee who checked us out( I think his name is carter) was really helpful and made sure we had a great time! We are already planning a future trip back but hopefully we can rent a pontoon!
This is the most poorly run marina I have ever encountered. You can’t reserve a slip at the store it has to be at the boat house. Then at the boathouse they have to call up to the office to see if the spot is available. You can pay for slips you’re going to use right away at the boat house but they have to take your card to run up at the office for any reservations our a couple weeks or more. They assign you a dock number but then give it to whomever shows up and move you around to whatever place happens to be empty at the moment. What a joke
Fishlake has been a place I’ve been visiting my whole life, it’s a truly magical place. We decided to try the cabins at Lakeside Resort for this visit, and it was definitely not worth the cost being extremely rundown and spartan. We absolutely made the best of the situation and we were in cabins 13&14 of which I paid for both. Our friends left a night early because they encountered a bat in cabin 14, and were concerned for their children and the health risk and turned in the key. The next morning three young ladies came to clean that cabin and were very loud waking us up, and making it impossible to spend a nice morning drinking our coffee on the porch. When speaking to the manager, he was very abrupt and abrasive constantly interrupting me. It’s just not the kind of folks I prefer to do business with. As a small business owner, I hate to leave reviews like this, but I can’t tolerate rude and unprofessional behavior. I simply won’t be back to this particular resort. A tent would be far cleaner and quieter.
Manager "Debbie" is RUDE. Had a service dog with me and she proceeded to be extremely rude. I showed her the Service Dog ID card, and she went on and on about what other people say and do. I enjoy going to the mom and pop stores, but can't buy anything after the terrible experience. I intend to file a complaint with the ADA.
Stayed at the motel. Rooms are large, comfortable, and clean. Good value. Within walking distance of the marina. Be aware that there is basically no internet or cell reception. There's also no cooking in the room except for their microwave. Rooms do have a television, but it's only antenna reception.
I dug through all the photos of these beautiful cabins and I didn't see one of the rotten old garden shack they rented to my handicapped, octogenarian aunt, uncle and mother that they charged the same price for.
The floor was so dangerously warped it looked like the ocean was rippling through the linoleum with 1 foot peaks and valleys. Easy for anyone with bad vision or limited ability to trip and fall.
There were no doors on the bedrooms just a sheer curtain that whipped on the wind every time the wind blew outside of this drafty hog shed.
This place is dangerous and should be condemned and the business should have their license revoked. Or be forced to live in it.
The shower just spilled right on to the floor that is pitched towards the back of the toilet, that is loose.
It had a stove that only half works and had only on one temperature, HARD HOT. The stove would constantly set off the fire alarms.
The front stairs are rotten and are falling apart. It's better to just not have hand rails if they are all full of splinters waiting for a strong wind to blow them over.
The front yard provided for us with a cheap plastic table couldn't be enjoyed due to the constant stream of construction workers stumbling through, this is work on a Sunday. The weekend, when the business is at its peak. Real smart day to choose to have your work done.
So as we were proven, the indoor kitchen was unable to cook inside, we, being forced to cook outside, couldn't help to notice the soft rat shack this resort rented to my half blind, cancer recovering aunts and uncles was precariously balanced on uneven random chunks of log and stones
Gave 1 star because you can't give zero stars. This marina was recently redone. What a waste of taxpayer/DNR funds!. First, the public restrooms are absolutely disgusting, covered in pee and feces-on the floor, on the toilet seat...disgusting unsanitary filfth. The ramps to the boat slips are unsecured and bounce and wobble from side to side, making it Impossible for small children or older adults to walk on securely. The entrance to the marina from the lake is unmarked by navigation lights or bouys. If you come in at night, it's nearly impossible to find the entrance, especially if you are unfamiliar with the marina. The lake itself is beautiful. However, this Lakeside marina is an absolute joke! Be ready for a lawsuit. Somebody's going to get hurt.
The cabins need some serious renovation. We stayed in cabin 10 and the door doesn't even open all the way because the floor is so uneven. Also, with the rush to sign the paperwork they didn't mention a new policy about pets not being allowed outside the cabins. My family has been coming here for 20+ years and knew we couldn't bring pets inside. We got fined $250 for a cleaning fee for having pets outside. That is a ridiculous price for a cleaning fee. That's more then twice what a nights stay is. Needless to say we were really disappointed to not get a verbal warning about the new policy. Going to have to rethink where we stay next year.
I love Fishlake so much, but the cabins are so disgusting, I know it's a cabin, but come on, it's not fare to spend $900 for 3 nights on lodging when it is not at all clean, not just not clean but gross. I rarely take the time to do reviews, but I am very disappointed.
The marina was awesome the people inside the store were great they all are very helpful. We had families in 13 14 and 10 and had a Dutch oven going on and had a little bit of music playing and it was 9 o’clock and the sheriff come over and told us to shut it down and wrap it up for the night Because he couldn’t hear his poor little TV .I will never go to that place again when the sheriff makes his own laws because There is no noise ordinance in the mountains
Not a very exciting campground. View over the lake is nice, you can swim in it. The campground store has toilets, very minimal showers (which do the job), and laundry facilities.
We just stopped in to use the restroom and grab a couple of snacks. The store was in decent shape, and they carried all of the basics. They are definitely a small store though and don't carry that much. Their prices were also on the higher side but that is to be expected for it's location.
Beautiful place to get away! I actually loved that there's very little cell reception and no internet. Made everyone, even the teenagers, actually socialize! Great place to unplug and reconnect!!
We loved our lakeside cabin, Fir. It was perfect, had everything we needed and was cozy and clean. For the days you don't feel like cooking, the lodge down the street has great food along with a gorgeous view and dining room. Everyone we encountered was super friendly and helpful. We had great days fishing from the shore and on the lake. I highly recommend taking a pontoon out. We will definitely be back next year!!
Campground is ok. Don't rent the boats from here. Absoltely no upkeep. Go to bowery rentals down the road. All their pontoons are practically brand new.
