Mirror Lake
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in June 2025
Need to Know
This Campground is in Bear Country
Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife
-Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment
Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
There is no water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
-Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times
-Clean up dog feces immediately
-Limit two dogs per site
Do not allow dogs to
-Threaten or attack people/animals
-Interfere with people, vehicles, or property
-Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules
Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm
Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 10pm
Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site
Max occupancy is 8 people per single site
Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date
Motorized boats/Off-road vehicles are not prohibited in the campground
Leave No Trace
Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box
Remove all personal property and trash when leaving
Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO
Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine
Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks/discharging of a firearm or other explosives in the campground is not allowed
No boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds/facilities
Horses allowed in equestrian sites only
Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited
First Come First Served (FF) sites
For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance
You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in
A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy
The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in
Availability cannot be predicted
Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability
Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly
To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle/per day (paid on-site cash/check)
Firewood -$9
If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions
Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee
No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund
Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and do not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee
For more info on visiting Bear Country visit
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For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
For more info, please call Kamas Ranger District at 435-783-4338 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100
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To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here
Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Changes & 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 date.
- 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
- Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."
Changes to Policies and Procedures
- Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Physical Address
UT-150 Kamas UT 84032
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT 435-783-4338 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for approximately 13 miles and take left onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will be a 4-way stop in Francis.) Take right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) in Kamas. Go 32 miles to campground.
From Provo, Utah, take Highway 189 thru Provo Canyon to Heber City. At the junction with Highway 40 in Heber, turn left and stay on Highway 189 thru town. At the north end of Heber, turn right onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will be a 4-way stop in Francis.) Take right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) in Kamas. Go 32 miles to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop HORS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop HORS, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
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