Upper Stillwater
Upper Stillwater Campground is located below its namesake reservoir 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 | 10 |
| group rv area nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 3 | Yes |
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 07 | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 32 / 8 | Yes |
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 12 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 13 | Standard | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | 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 contains one group site that can accommodate up to 32 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills, a campfire ring, three tent pads and RV parking. Single and double-family sites are available as well, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site. A dump station is located 3 miles away at Yellowpine Campground.
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. |
| Fees | $10/night for a single unit, $16/night for a doubl unit and $30/night for the group site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 approximately 20 miles north to Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek Store and travel 18 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Duchesne, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.5606° N, 110.6997° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
20 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
25 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
27 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 ↗ | 3.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 37.7 mi |
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Explore
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Stillwater Campground - Lake Granby
Worth a stop
- 0.3 miUpper Stillwater Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 0.4 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.4 miMiners Gulch Fishing Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 5.3 mi
- 6.1 mi
- 6.6 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miStillwater ↗8.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miRock Creek ↗14.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miWest Fork-Rock Creek3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSouth Fork Rock Creek3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miBlind Stream Curve Spur North0.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.3 miFairway Loop ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.4 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Ashley National Forest
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
- 2 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 acres
- 5.7 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
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On the National Register nearby
- Stockmore Ranger StationBuilding · Tabiona · 9.7 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated just below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The concrete dam is visible from the campground. A forest of Ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen trees provides only sparse shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
Recreation
The Rock Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region. Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Upper Stillwater?
Sites at Upper Stillwater 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. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Stillwater?
$10/night for a single unit, $16/night for a doubl unit and $30/night for the group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Upper Stillwater?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Upper Stillwater have?
11 sites, including 10 standard sites without power and 1 group rv area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Upper Stillwater?
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 Upper Stillwater?
Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Upper Stillwater?
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 Upper Stillwater?
The Rock Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Upper Stillwater?
Duchesne, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Upper Stillwater is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Yellowpine (3.7 mi), Miners Gulch (4.5 mi), and Rock Creek Group (5.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby