Soapstone
Soapstone Campground is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 23 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
| RV, no hookups | 3 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 86 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
33 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 13 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 16 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Loop A | Tent only | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 006 | Loop A | Tent only | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 007 | Loop A | Tent only | Partial | No / – | 24 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 008 | Loop A | Tent only | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 009 | Loop A | Tent only | Partial | No / – | 16 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 010 | Loop A | Tent only | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 011 | Loop A | RV | Back-in | 36 | Paved | Partial | 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 | 86 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 30 Single Sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 Double Sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. 1 Triple Site - $86.00, capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicles. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). |
The campground contains several single-family sites, two double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. No water available.
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 |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 15 miles to campground.
| Nearest town | Kamas, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.5783° N, 111.0258° 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
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
8 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
10 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
26 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedThaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx
27 mi from the campground · 73 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 ↗ | 1.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 21 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parris RV ↗ | 45.5 mi |
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Soapstone Campground - Wasatch National Forest, UT
Worth a stop
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.
- 6.2 miMurdock Basin Atv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.4 miUpper Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 7 miBeaver Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 10.6 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miSoapstone Ponds Snowshoe4.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.2 miSoapstone Ponds4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miScenic Byway ↗9.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.2 miSoapstone Snomo Groomed ↗7.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.6 miLambert Meadow Snomo Marked2.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.9 miSpring Canyon Snomo Marked ↗9.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
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
- Lester F. and Margaret Stewart Hewlett Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 5.3 mi
- Charles B. Stewart Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 5.3 mi
- Barnard J. Stewart Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 5.7 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated among a dense forest of pine, fir and aspen trees, which provide ample shade and beautiful fall color. Thickets of willow line the Lower Provo River, which flows alongside the campground.
Recreation
The Lower Provo River can easily be accessed from the campground and offers good trout fishing. Soapstone Basin is nearby, with miles of exciting off-road vehicle trails for riders of all skill levels. Numerous additional hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful region.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Soapstone?
Sites at Soapstone 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 Soapstone?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 30 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 Soapstone?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Soapstone?
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 Soapstone open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Soapstone have?
37 sites, including 23 standard sites without power, 7 tent-only sites, and 3 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Soapstone?
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 Soapstone?
Yes, pets are allowed at Soapstone. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Soapstone?
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 Soapstone?
The Lower Provo River can easily be accessed from the campground and offers good trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Soapstone?
Kamas, Utah. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds.
Source: Getting there
What if Soapstone is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Shady Dell Campground (1 mi), Cobblerest Campground (2.9 mi), and Ponderosa Group Campground (3.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby






