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

Ledgefork

Ledgefork Campground is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The town of Oakley is just 14 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups65
Tent-only6
Host/management4
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 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

71 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
002AStandardBack-in22PavedNone16 / 2Yes
003AStandardBack-in25PavedNone8 / 1Yes
004AStandardBack-in77PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
005AStandardBack-in76PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
006AStandardBack-in37PavedNone8 / 1Yes
007AStandardBack-in36PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
008AStandardBack-in40PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
009AStandardBack-in21PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
010AStandardBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 1Yes
011AStandardBack-in30PavedPartial8 / 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.

Campground map of Ledgefork
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 length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 68 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. Day use - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Boat Launch - $10.00 (Not Included in campsite fee).

The campground contains several single and double sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

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 Ledgefork20°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, 12 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

From Salt Lake City: From I 15, take I 80E past Park City to either Hwy 189 or Wanship. On 189, travel SE to Kearns Blvd/SR 248. Continue east on SR 248 to Browns Canyon Rd. Travel E/NE on Browns Canyon until it connects with SR 32 just north of Peoa. Turn south onto SR32 and travel until it becomes North Bench and then Weber Canyon Rd.

Nearest townKamas, Utah
Coordinates40.7425° N, 111.0994° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Late Cancellations
  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
  • No-Shows
  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
  • Refunds
  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
  • Recreation.gov Billing Information

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Taylors Fork Rx

    11 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    West Fork Rx

    19 mi from the campground · 730 acres

  • Prescribed
    Carter Creek Rx

    20 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    North Fork Mill Rx

    23 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 stationDump station ↗11.7 mi
Outdoor gearEscapod ↗18.8 mi
RV sales & serviceLegacy RV Center ↗41.4 mi

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

Explore

Video

Ledgefork Campground - Weekend Campout

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  • 2.8 mi
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    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3 mi
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    0.5 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

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

The campground is situated within a quarter-mile of the reservoir in a scenic conifer and aspen forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Smith and Morehouse Creek runs through the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the reservoir, including moose and deer. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees in the day to 40-50 at night.

Recreation

The reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking. A boat ramp is located on the northwest shore. Anglers enjoy fishing for stocked rainbow trout and other native fish species. The 12-mile round-trip Smith and Morehouse Trail is popular with hikers and backpackers. The trail begins in the campground and leads through forests, meadows and a marsh before spurring off to Erickson Basin and Island Lake.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ledgefork?

Sites at Ledgefork 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 Ledgefork?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 68 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ledgefork?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Ledgefork?

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Ledgefork open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Ledgefork have?

75 sites, including 65 standard sites without power and 6 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Ledgefork?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Ledgefork?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ledgefork. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Ledgefork?

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 Ledgefork?

The reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Ledgefork?

Kamas, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Ledgefork is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Smith And Morehouse (1.9 mi), Washington Lake (8.3 mi), and Yellow Pine Campground (8.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby