U.S. Forest Service · Ashley National Forest · Duchesne, UT

Iron Mine

Iron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring many local trails.

Reservable · Recreation.gov26 sites60 ft maxNo hookupsFires ok

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4fires
active
West Fork Rx (prescribed burn) · 11 mi away · 730 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups15
Group sites1
Host/management10
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 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001StandardPull-through60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
002StandardPull-through30GravelFull8 / 2Yes
003StandardPull-through60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
004StandardPull-through60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
005StandardPull-through60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
006StandardBack-in60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
007StandardPull-through60GravelFull8 / 2Yes
008StandardPull-through40GravelFull8 / 2
009StandardBack-in40GravelFull8 / 2Yes
010StandardBack-in60GravelFull8 / 2Yes

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground contains single and double sites, and one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonMay
ForestAshley National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Recreation.gov
Fees$10-$16/night for single/double unit 10 people in each single site and 20 people in each double site. $25/night for group unit with a capacity of 50 people.

Ashley National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north to the junction with Highway 35. Turn west on Highway 35 towards Tabiona and continue approximately 28 miles to the campground in the North Fork Drainage. From Highway 40, turn north on Highway 208 to Tabiona, then proceed northwest through Hanna to the North Fork Drainage.

Nearest townDuchesne, Utah
Coordinates40.5542° N, 110.8867° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    West Fork Rx

    11 mi from the campground · 730 acres

  • Prescribed
    Taylors Fork Rx

    18 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    Carter Creek Rx

    25 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    North Fork Mill Rx

    27 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 stationDump station ↗8.6 mi
Outdoor gearFish Heads Fly Shop ↗27.9 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗52.7 mi

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Iron Mine Campground - Ashley National Forest, UT

Worth a stop

The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail. Numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing. Backpacking, hiking and horseback riding are very popular in this breathtaking area.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    North Fork Duchesne Spur East ↗
    0.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.3 mi
    North Fork Duchesne Spur North
    0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.3 mi
    N.F. Duchesne Loop
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.4 mi
    Duchesne River
    3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.6 mi
    Trail Hollow
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.3 mi
    Hades-Rocky Sea Pass ↗
    10.5 mi trail · hiking, horse

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

The campground is situated in an aspen forest dotted with subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and spruce near the North Fork Duchesne River at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The campground affords beautiful scenic views of the surrounding canyon and summer wildflowers are plentiful.

Recreation

Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the North Fork Duchesne. Hiking, mountain biking, OHV and horseback riding trails are in the area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Iron Mine?

Sites at Iron Mine 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 at Recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Iron Mine?

$10-$16/night for single/double unit 10 people in each single site and 20 people in each double site. $25/night for group unit with a capacity of 50 people.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Iron Mine?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Iron Mine?

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Iron Mine have?

26 sites, including 15 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Iron Mine?

The longest site here provides 60 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

Can I have a campfire at Iron Mine?

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 Iron Mine?

Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the North Fork Duchesne. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Iron Mine?

Duchesne, Utah. The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail.

Source: Getting there

What if Iron Mine is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hades (1.6 mi), Aspen (4.5 mi), and Cobblerest Campground (5.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby