U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Kamas, UT

Lower Provo Campground

Lower Provo River Campground is located just off the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah near the shores of its namesake. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Host/management2
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 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in30No / –8 / 1Yes
2Back-in28No / –8 / 1Yes
4Back-in25No / –8 / 1Yes
5Back-in40No / –8 / 1Yes
6Back-in29No / –8 / 1Yes
7Back-in25No / –8 / 1Yes
8Back-in39No / –8 / 1Yes
9Back-in35No / –8 / 1Yes
10Back-in33No / –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 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Lower Provo 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 length70 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 9 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

The campground has 10 single campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault restrooms facilities are available.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lower Provo Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.79 inches of precipitation, 22.1 inches of snowFebruary: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 17.9 inches of snowMarch: 1.46 inches of precipitation, 12.3 inches of snowApril: 1.55 inches of precipitation, 7.4 inches of snowMay: 1.66 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowJune: 0.95 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJuly: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowOctober: 1.60 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowNovember: 1.38 inches of precipitation, 13.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.49 inches of precipitation, 18.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 25.0°F averageFebruary: 27.8°F averageMarch: 35.9°F averageApril: 42.6°F averageMay: 50.8°F averageJune: 59.4°F averageJuly: 67.1°F averageAugust: 65.8°F averageSeptember: 57.2°F averageOctober: 45.2°F averageNovember: 33.7°F averageDecember: 25.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Kamas, 9 miles from the campground at 6,481 feet, station USC00424467 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 97 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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 10.6 miles to Lower Provo sign. Turn right at the sign and go 0.7 miles to the campground.

Nearest townKamas, Utah
Coordinates40.5935° N, 111.1184° 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
    Taylors Fork Rx

    5 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    West Fork Rx

    9 mi from the campground · 730 acres

  • Prescribed
    Thaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx

    22 mi from the campground · 73 acres

  • Prescribed
    Carter Creek Rx

    28 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 stationDump station ↗3.9 mi
Outdoor gearFish Heads Fly Shop ↗16.6 mi
RV sales & serviceParris RV ↗40.6 mi

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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 →

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest begins about 2.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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

The campground is situated among shady pines and aspens at an elevation of 7,400 feet near the Lower Provo River. The dense stands of trees provide nice shade and pretty fall color.

Recreation

The Lower Provo River offers good trout fishing. Numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful mountain area, including North Fork and Shingle Creek Trails. Off-road vehicle trails are in the vicinity.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lower Provo Campground?

Sites at Lower Provo 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 Lower Provo Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 9 single sites - $24.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. Day use - $15.00.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lower Provo Campground?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lower Provo Campground?

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

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Lower Provo Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lower Provo Campground have?

11 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lower Provo Campground?

The longest site here provides 70 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 Lower Provo Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Provo Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lower Provo 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 Lower Provo Campground?

The Lower Provo River offers good trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lower Provo Campground?

Kamas, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Lower Provo Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach (0.4 mi), Ponderosa Group Campground (1.2 mi), and Shingle Creek ATV Campground (1.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby