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

Bridger Lake Campground

Bridger Lake Campground is located next to its namesake on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.

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Bridger Lake CampgroundBridger Lake Campground viewBridger Lake Campground mountain viewBridger Lake Campground
Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups27
RV, no hookups2
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.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001StandardBack-in30GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
002StandardBack-in35GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
003StandardBack-in35GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
004StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
005StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
006StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
007RVBack-in45GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
008RVBack-in35GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
009StandardBack-in45GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
010StandardBack-in45GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes

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 Bridger Lake Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Utah Recreation. 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 (with recreation.gov app). 28 single sites - $26.00, capacity - 8 people. 1 double site - $57.00, capacity - 16 people. Day Use - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Trailhead overnight parking - $5.00 per vehicle
AccessibilitySite 010 is listed accessible

This campground contains several single and two double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Two accessible sites are available, both with cement parking spurs and site pads. All other sites have gravel surfaces. Some sites have partial lake views. Drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection are provided at the campground. A camp host is located on-site. A dump station is located about half a mile away, across the road from Stateline.

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
Rules14 day stay limit

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

From Mountain View, Wyoming, take Highway 410 south for 7 miles, then County Road 283 for 8.2 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 072 and travel 7.9 miles to Forest Road 126. Turn onto FR 126 for a short distance to the campground.

Nearest townEvanston, Utah
Coordinates40.9656° N, 110.3872° 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
    Western Roughneck Rx

    2 mi from the campground · 472 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meeks Reservoir Rx

    10 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Middle Beaver Rx

    11 mi from the campground · 50 acres

  • Prescribed
    Hole In The Rock Rx

    13 mi from the campground · 85 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗1.2 mi

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Worth a stop

The Uinta Mountains are comprised of beautiful canyons, soaring peaks, pristine lakes, rivers and streams. Outdoor enthusiasts come to enjoy the natural beauty of this rugged region. The area is filled with hiking, biking and horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails. Numerous lakes provide fishing and canoeing opportunities.

  • under 0.1 mi
    Sargent Lake B Bike
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Bridger Lake Shore Trail
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Sargent Lake a Bike
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Bridger Lake Snowmobile Trail
    0.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 1.4 mi
    Mistake Road ATV Connect
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 1.4 mi
    Mistake Road Winter Connect
    1.7 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

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

A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen covers the area. Shade is minimal. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake, including moose and deer.

Recreation

Bridger Lake offers rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft. A small boat ramp is on-site. Several ATV, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area. China Meadows Trailhead is nearby, giving hikers and horseback riders access to the High Uintas.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bridger Lake Campground?

Sites at Bridger 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 Bridger Lake Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 28 single sites - $26.00, capacity - 8 people. 1 double site - $57.00, capacity - 16 people.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bridger Lake Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Bridger 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

Is Bridger Lake Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Bridger Lake Campground have?

33 sites, including 27 standard sites without power and 2 RV sites without hookups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Bridger Lake Campground?

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 there showers or a dump station at Bridger Lake Campground?

A dump station is located about half a mile away, across the road from Stateline.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bridger Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bridger Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bridger 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. 14 day stay limit

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Bridger Lake Campground?

Site 010 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Bridger Lake Campground?

Bridger Lake offers rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation