Hoop Lake Campground
Hoop Lake Campground is located 35 miles south of Mountain View, WY at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It’s located in the Uinta Mountains on the shores of its beautiful mountain lake namesake. Campers are drawn to the area to boat and fish in the lake and to hike or horseback ride on the many trails.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 43 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
44 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | Back-in | 42 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 2 | Standard | Pull-through | 42 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 37 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 4 | Standard | Pull-through | 42 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 5 | Standard | Back-in | 42 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 6 | Standard | Back-in | 37 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 7 | Standard | Back-in | 38 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 8 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 9 | Standard | Back-in | 43 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | 38 | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
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.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 43 single sites - $24.00, capacity 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site. 1 overnight group site - $76.00, capacity 30 people. Day use - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) |
Hoop Lake Campground is a remote campground with 44 single campsites each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilet facilities are available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Mountain View, WY, take State Rt. 414 east 21.5 miles to Lonetree, WY. Just passed mile marker 122 on Rt. 414, turn right onto County Rt. 290 (oiled gravel) and go 0.9 miles to an intersection (County Rt. 291). Turn left onto Rt. 291 and go 5 miles to a "T" intersection.
| Nearest town | Evanston, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.9259° N, 110.1233° 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
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
2 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
3 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
12 mi from the campground · 472 acres
- PrescribedMeeks Reservoir Rx
24 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 44.7 mi |
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Explore
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Hoop Lake Campground Review June 2026
Worth a stop
- 0.6 miHoop Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11 miHenrys Fork Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.6 miChepeta Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miKabell Meadows ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miBurnt Ridge ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 1.1 miGeorges Park-Burnt Rdg Connect1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miGeorges Park2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miGeorges Park NW Spur1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miGeorges Park W Spur1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miHoop Lake Trailhead ↗Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Ashley National Forest, which overlaps Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- inAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
- 7.5 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 acres
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.
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Natural features
The campground is timbered and has great views of the lake with access for fishing and boating. There is plenty of sightseeing and wildlife watching for the numerous birds, elk, deer, moose, and beaver who frequent the area.
Recreation
This off-the-beaten path area is a kind of recreationists paradise, with boating and fishing in Hoop Lake, more fishing in nearby Beaver Meadow Reservoir, and trails galore. There is easy access to Hoop Lake trailhead, and access to the High Uintas Wilderness.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hoop Lake Campground?
Sites at Hoop Lake 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 Hoop Lake Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 43 single sites - $24.00, capacity 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site. 1 overnight group site - $76.00, capacity 30 people.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hoop Lake Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Hoop Lake Campground?
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Hoop Lake Campground have?
46 sites, including 43 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hoop Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 25 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 Hoop Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hoop Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hoop Lake 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 Hoop Lake Campground?
This off-the-beaten path area is a kind of recreationists paradise, with boating and fishing in Hoop Lake, more fishing in nearby Beaver Meadow Reservoir, and trails galore. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hoop Lake Campground?
Evanston, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Hoop Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bridger Lake Campground (14 mi), Marsh Lake Campground (14.4 mi), and Stateline Campground Long Term (14.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby