Yellowpine
Yellowpine Campground is located next to Rock Creek in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Rock Creek Trail.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Group sites | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
17 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | SING | Group | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 32 / 6 | Yes |
| 003 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | SING | Group | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 32 / 6 | Yes |
| 005 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 011 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 012 | SING | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground offers single, double and group sites, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station is located on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $10/night for single unit, $16/night for double unit and $30/night for group unit. |
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Getting there
From Highway 40 in Duchesne, Utah, turn north onto Highway 87. Go 15 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Continue 2.5 miles toward Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek Store and proceed about 15 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Duchesne, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.5353° N, 110.6381° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
23 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
27 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
31 mi from the campground · 300 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 ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 40.8 mi |
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Yellowpine Utah Campground and Hiking
Worth a stop
Upper Stillwater Reservoir and Lower Stillwater Ponds are nearby, offering swimming, picnicking and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Numerous hiking trails lead into the High Uinta Wilderness Area from here.
- 0.8 miMiners Gulch Fishing Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 1.6 mi
- 2.5 mi
- 3.4 miUpper Stillwater Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 3.7 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.1 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miYellowpine Interpretive ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miCorral Creek3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.8 miRt. Fork Log Hollow2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miMcAfee Basin Spur North0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.2 miStillwater ↗8.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miMcAfee Bypass0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
- 1.5 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 acres
- 2.9 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 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
- Stockmore Ranger StationBuilding · Tabiona · 11.6 mi
Natural features
This shaded campground is situated among towering Ponderosa pines at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Aspens and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Rock Creek flows alongside the campground. Evenings in this area are cool.
Recreation
Rock Creek offers fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout. Whitewater rafting and kayaking opportunities are available seasonally. Rock Creek Trail, begins nearby and connects with an accessible, paved interpretive nature trail within Yellowpine. Outside the campground, the trail provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Yellowpine?
Sites at Yellowpine are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Yellowpine?
$10/night for single unit, $16/night for double unit and $30/night for group unit.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Yellowpine?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Yellowpine have?
17 sites, including 15 standard sites without power and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Yellowpine?
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 there showers or a dump station at Yellowpine?
Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Yellowpine?
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 Yellowpine?
Rock Creek offers fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Yellowpine?
Duchesne, Utah. Upper Stillwater Reservoir and Lower Stillwater Ponds are nearby, offering swimming, picnicking and fishing for brown and rainbow trout.
Source: Getting there
What if Yellowpine is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Miners Gulch (0.8 mi), Rock Creek Group (1.4 mi), and Upper Stillwater (3.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby