Trial Lake Campground
Trial Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Trial Lake at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 53 |
| RV, no hookups | 5 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
58 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | RV | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 27 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | 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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 55 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 3 double site - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehciles. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Day Use - $15.00. Firewood - $9.00 |
This campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have tent pads. The lake is visible from most sites. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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 25 miles to campground.
| Nearest town | Kamas, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.6817° N, 110.9481° 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
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
15 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
16 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
18 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
20 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 8.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 27.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Motor Sportsland ↗ | 49.2 mi |
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Video
Trial Lake, Utah | Wasatch National Forest | Camping and Fishing and a bit of History
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. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.
- 2.4 miUpper Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 3.4 miMurdock Basin Atv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.2 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.1 miBeaver Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miSpring Canyon Snomo Marked ↗9.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.4 miNotch Mountain ↗10.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.4 miTeapot Lake0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miHorseman Access0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miWall Lake1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miLakes Country4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
- 10 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 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
- John Maycock CabinBuilding · Kamas · 0.5 mi
- John Grix CabinBuilding · Kamas · 0.7 mi
- Charles B. Stewart Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 11.7 mi
Natural features
A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and white fir covers the shores of the lake, providing ample shade in the campground. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.
Recreation
Trial Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout. Popular trailheads for Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain are located a mile away at Washington Lake Campground. Numerous additional hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails crisscross this beautiful region.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Trial Lake Campground?
Sites at Trial Lake 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 Trial Lake Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 55 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 3 double site - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehciles.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Trial Lake Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Trial Lake Campground?
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
How many sites does Trial Lake Campground have?
62 sites, including 53 standard sites without power and 5 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Trial Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Trial Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Trial Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Trial Lake 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 Trial Lake Campground?
Trial Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Trial Lake Campground?
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 Trial Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lilly Lake Campground (0.5 mi), Lost Creek Campground (0.7 mi), and Washington Lake (1.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby






