Yellowstone Group Campground
Yellowstone Group Campground lies along its pretty namesake river on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains, about 40 miles from Duchesne, Utah. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its extensive off-road trail system and great fishing opportunities.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 40 / 4 | 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 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground contains one group site with picnic tables and campfire rings. Forty people, four vehicles and four camp trailers/RV units can be accommodated. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Several first come, first served single sites are available as well.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation can be made for the group site by calling 877-444-6777 (International - 606-515-6777) or by booking online. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance at |
| Fees | $10/night for a single site and $30/night for a group unit. |
| Rules | Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north to Mountain Home, then travel on Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation Road to Forest Road 131 to Forest Road 119. FR 119 is rough and rocky in places.
| Nearest town | Roosevelt, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.5419° N, 110.3361° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
27 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
28 mi from the campground · 472 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
30 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMeeks Reservoir Rx
34 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 ↗ | 16.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 41.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Yellowstone Canyon offers beautiful mountain scenery, additional first come, first served campgrounds, a small reservoir and trailheads with access to the High Uintas Wilderness. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular in the wilderness area and numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing opportunities.
- 2.4 mi
- 12.3 mi
Trails nearby
- 1 miHells Canyon Spur East0.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1 miHells Canyon Spur NW0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.6 miPetty Mountain Loop ↗12.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.6 miDry Gulch ↗23.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.1 miUpper Yellowstone Loop West0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.4 miReservoir0.2 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 Ashley National Forest, which overlaps Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- inAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
- 0.6 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.
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Natural features
The campground sits on the banks of the Yellowstone River at an elevation of 7700 feet. A forest of aspen, maple and Ponderosa pine covers the area. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Recreation
The Yellowstone River offers fishing for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. The Yellowstone ATV Trail System is conveniently close, with over 50 miles of trail on the Petty Mountain and Dry Gulch Loops. Hiking and biking are also allowed on these trails.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Yellowstone Group Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Yellowstone Group Campground?
$10/night for a single site and $30/night for a group unit.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Yellowstone Group Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Yellowstone Group Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Yellowstone Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 25 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 Yellowstone Group 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. Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Yellowstone Group Campground?
The Yellowstone River offers fishing for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Yellowstone Group Campground?
Roosevelt, Utah. Yellowstone Canyon offers beautiful mountain scenery, additional first come, first served campgrounds, a small reservoir and trailheads with access to the High Uintas Wilderness.
Source: Getting there
What if Yellowstone Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Reservoir Campground (2.4 mi, first-come), Riverview Campground (3.3 mi, first-come), and Swift Creek Campground (4.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby