Miners Gulch
Miners Gulch Campground was affected by large debris in 2023 that cause irrepairable damage and is no longer open to the Public.
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Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 24 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground is a group camping facility made up of several individual sites, which can accommodate a group of up to 40 people. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. The campground has no running water so campers must bring their own supply.
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 | $25/night for group unit. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north for 15 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Turn left and continue 2.5 miles north to the Rock Creek Store. Turn left toward Rock Creek Canyon and proceed approximately 15 miles to the campground. You'll see a sign for Miners Gulch and a dirt road immediately after it. Do not take the dirt road.
| Nearest town | Duchesne, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.5328° N, 110.6228° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
23 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
27 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
28 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
32 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 ↗ | 1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fish Heads Fly Shop ↗ | 41.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
The Rock Creek Trail begins just over a mile away and connects with an accessible, paved interpretive nature trail in Yellowpine Campground. The Rock Creek Trail provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities. Upper Stillwater Reservoir and Lower Stillwater Ponds are nearby, offering fishing for brown and rainbow trout, swimming and picnicking. Numerous hiking trails lead into the High Uinta Wilderness Area from here.
- 0.1 miMiners Gulch Fishing Parking Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 0.8 mi
- 1.7 mi
- 4.2 miUpper Stillwater Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 4.5 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.9 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miYellowpine Interpretive ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miCorral Creek3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miMcAfee Basin Spur North0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.5 miStillwater ↗8.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miMcAfee Bypass0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.1 miRt. Fork Log Hollow2.6 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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
- 1.3 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 acres
- 2.2 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Stockmore Ranger StationBuilding · Tabiona · 12.3 mi
Natural features
This shaded campground is set back off the main road for privacy. Dense stands of aspens shade the campground, and pines, sagebrush and wildflowers dot the landscape. Evenings in this area are cool.
Recreation
Rock Creek offers fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout. Whitewater rafting and kayaking opportunities are available seasonally.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Miners Gulch?
Sites at Miners Gulch 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 Miners Gulch?
$25/night for group unit.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Miners Gulch?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Miners Gulch have?
1 site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Miners Gulch?
The longest site here provides 24 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 Miners Gulch?
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 Miners Gulch?
Rock Creek offers fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Miners Gulch?
Duchesne, Utah. The Rock Creek Trail begins just over a mile away and connects with an accessible, paved interpretive nature trail in Yellowpine Campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Miners Gulch is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Rock Creek Group (0.6 mi), Yellowpine (0.8 mi), and Upper Stillwater (4.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby