Shingle Creek ATV Campground
Shingle Creek is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 2 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 3 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 7 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 8 | Back-in | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 9 | Back-in | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 10 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 11 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 12 | Pull-through | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 14 | Back-in | 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.
22 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.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 21 single sites - $24.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. Day use - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00 (Located at Yellow Pine or Lower Provo River Campground) |
Shingle Creek Campground is a nice well shaded campground. This campground has 21 single campsites with fire rings and picnic tables available at each site. There are vault toilets located throughout the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
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Getting there
In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 9.6 miles to the campground sign. Turn right into the campground.
| Nearest town | Kamas, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.6150° N, 111.1298° 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
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
4 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
11 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedThaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx
21 mi from the campground · 73 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
27 mi from the campground · 150 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parris RV ↗ | 39.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Shingle Creek ATV Campground - Uinta National Forest, UT
Worth a stop
- 1 miBeaver Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 10 miUpper Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 10.4 miMurdock Basin Atv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miCoop Creek Connector0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.5 miTaylor Fork ATV3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.5 miTaylor View Ski1.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miPlantation1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miPlantation Ski1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miTaylor View1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miTaylor Fork ATV 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
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest begins about 1.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.7 miUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Charles B. Stewart Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 2.4 mi
- Lester F. and Margaret Stewart Hewlett Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 2.5 mi
- Barnard J. Stewart Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 3.3 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated among shady pines and aspens at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The dense stands of trees provide nice shade and pretty fall color.
Recreation
The Lower Provo River is nearby, offering good trout fishing. Numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful mountain area, including North Fork and Shingle Creek Trails. This campground is open to ATV’s and two ATV trails begin in the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
Sites at Shingle Creek ATV 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 Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 21 single sites - $24.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. Day use - $15.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Shingle Creek ATV Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Shingle Creek ATV Campground have?
22 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
Shingle Creek ATV Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shingle Creek ATV Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shingle Creek ATV 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 Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
The Lower Provo River is nearby, offering good trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shingle Creek ATV Campground?
Kamas, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Shingle Creek ATV Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach (1.4 mi), Lower Provo Campground (1.6 mi), and Yellow Pine Campground (2.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby