U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Wyoming

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a small campground located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 8,490 feet. It is adjacent to Deadhorse Trailhead which offers access to the Deadhorse OHV trail system.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Deadhorse Trailhead CampgroundDeadhorse Trailhead CampgroundDHTH - 4DHTH - 3
Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups4
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in30No / –8 / 1Yes
2Back-in30No / –8 / 1Yes
3Back-in30No / –8 / 1Yes
4Back-in30No / –8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

4 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Campground map of Deadhorse Trailhead Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 4 single sites $22.00, capacity 8 people. Day use - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Trailhead overnight parking - $5.00 per vehicle

This campground has 4 single camp sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. A vault restroom is available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Deadhorse Trailhead Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 8.9 inches of snowFebruary: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 9.0 inches of snowMarch: 0.76 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowApril: 1.10 inches of precipitation, 7.5 inches of snowMay: 1.36 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowJune: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJuly: 1.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.28 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.98 inches of precipitation, 5.6 inches of snowNovember: 0.76 inches of precipitation, 9.7 inches of snowDecember: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 9.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.5°F averageFebruary: 22.4°F averageMarch: 31.7°F averageApril: 38.7°F averageMay: 47.7°F averageJune: 56.3°F averageJuly: 63.2°F averageAugust: 61.7°F averageSeptember: 53.6°F averageOctober: 42.4°F averageNovember: 29.2°F averageDecember: 20.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mtn View, 16 miles from the campground at 6,800 feet, station USC00486555 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 64 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates41.0337° N, 110.3662° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Western Roughneck Rx

    6 mi from the campground · 472 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meeks Reservoir Rx

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Middle Beaver Rx

    12 mi from the campground · 50 acres

  • Prescribed
    Hole In The Rock Rx

    13 mi from the campground · 85 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗3.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

  • under 0.1 mi
    North Slope Snowmobile ↗
    39.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • under 0.1 mi
    Dead Horse Ski A
    2.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • under 0.1 mi
    Dead Horse Ski
    2.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.1 mi
    Dead Horse ATV A
    2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Dead Horse ATV B
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Dead Horse Ski B
    2.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen covers the area, providing very little shade. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake, including moose and deer.

Recreation

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a central place to camp while enjoying the ATV trails. Trails are also open for hiking, horse riding, and mountain biking.

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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    Kenneth Lee Graham, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

Sites at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 4 single sites $22.00, capacity 8 people. Day use - $15.00.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Deadhorse Trailhead Campground have?

5 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground?

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a central place to camp while enjoying the ATV trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Stateline Campground Long Term (3.1 mi), Stateline (3.1 mi), and Bridger Lake Campground (4.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby