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

Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an elevation of 10,400 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 hookups64
Equestrian13
Host/management5
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 74 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

77 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001AStandardBack-in33GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
002AStandardBack-in35GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
003AStandardBack-in36GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
004AStandardBack-in45GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
005AStandardBack-in52GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
006AStandardBack-in45GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
007AStandardBack-in45GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
008AStandardBack-in40GravelPartial16 / 2Yes
009AStandardBack-in30GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
010AStandardBack-in27GravelPartial8 / 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 Mirror Lake
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 length74 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 66 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 10 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. 1 triple site - $92.00, capacity - 24 people + 3 vehicles. Day Use - $15.00.
AccessibilitySites 001, 003, 006, 047 and 12 more are listed accessible

The campground contains several single and double campsites, some of which are accessible, all with picnic and utility tables, tent pads and campfire rings with grills. Equestrian sites are available on a separate loop. Many sites have partial lake views. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. A day-use picnic area and small boat ramp are located on the lake shore. Campsites 65-79 are equipped for equestrian use (horses, mules, lamas) hitching rails and feeding boxes.

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
RulesATVs and motorized boats are prohibited.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

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 32 miles to campground.

Nearest townKamas, Utah
Coordinates40.7008° N, 110.8836° 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
    Carter Creek Rx

    15 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    North Fork Mill Rx

    17 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Taylors Fork Rx

    18 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    West Fork Rx

    19 mi from the campground · 730 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗12 mi
Outdoor gearEscapod ↗30 mi
RV sales & serviceMotor Sportsland ↗52.6 mi

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Explore

Video

Mirror Lake Campground Utah: Day Area and Camping Guide

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.

  • under 0.1 mi
    Mirror Lake
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • under 0.1 mi
    Duchesne River ↗
    7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Mirror Lake Shoreline ↗
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Mirror Lake Connector
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Fehr Lake
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Main Fork Weber Hwy Connect
    0.1 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

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

Mirror Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain. The campground lies among a forest of white fir trees, which provides partial shade. Colorful summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Recreation

Mirror Lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout. The lake is open only to non-motorized watercraft. A gravel-surfaced interpretive nature trail circles the lake. Visitors of all ages enjoy learning about local flora and fauna through a series of educational displays scattered along the trail. Many hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross this beautiful region, including trails to Bonnie Lake, Scudder Lake and Naturalist Basin, all part of the Highline Trail. Fehr Lake Trail begins just outside the campground. Bald Mountain Trail can be accessed nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mirror Lake?

Sites at Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 66 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 10 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mirror Lake?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Mirror Lake?

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 Mirror Lake open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Mirror Lake have?

82 sites, including 64 standard sites without power and 13 equestrian sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mirror Lake?

The longest site here provides 74 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 Mirror Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mirror Lake. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mirror Lake?

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. ATVs and motorized boats are prohibited.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Mirror Lake?

Sites 001, 003, 006, and 047 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 16 sites in all. 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 Mirror Lake?

Mirror Lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Mirror Lake?

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