Boating
HELP PROTECT UTAH’S WATERS FROM AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
Take the time to thoroughly clean, drain, and dry your boat. Boaters who are not residents of Utah are required to take the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Aquatic Invasive Species Education Course as part of their “Mussel-Aware Boater Program.” The course is voluntary for Utah residents. Learn more about Aquatic Invasive Species.
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Need To Know
Please see our Policies page for more information.
Fishing
Within the forest’s streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, anglers can catch sport fish including Bonneville and Colorado River cutthroat trout, brown trout, brook trout, golden rainbow trout, and grayling. Warm water fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tiger muskie, catfish, bluegill, crappie, and others. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is proud to be active in the conservation efforts of the cutthroat trout within the states of Utah and Wyoming.
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You might want to try your luck on any of these waters:
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Strawberry Valley - Heber-Kamas Ranger District
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Pineview Reservoir - Ogden Ranger District
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Whitney Reservoir - Evanston-Mt. View Ranger District
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Logan River - Logan Ranger District
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Blacksmith Fork- Logan Ranger District
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Provo River - Pleasant Grove Ranger District
A state fishing license is required when fishing in the national forest. Visit the appropriate websites for details: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources & Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Dry Storage
Take an advantage of this unique opportunity to store your boat near the most popular boat ramp on Pineview Reservoir. Dry storage spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis at Port Ramp Marina at an announced date and time each season. Please bring vessel dimensions, proof of insurance, and proof of registration. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Horseback Riding
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offers numerous areas for equestrians to explore. However, not all trails on the forest are designated for use by horses and pack/stock animals (mules, burro, llamas, goats). In Salt Lake County, Mill Creek Canyon is the only canyon to allow horseback riding due to Salt Lake City watershed restrictions (no domestic animals are allowed in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons). There are many trails in Davis, Tooele, Morgan, Weber, Box Elder, Rich, Cache, Summit, Wasatch, and Duchesne counties in Utah; Uintah County in Wyoming is open to horses and pack/stock animals. Stock is only permitted in developed campgrounds with designated stock facilities.
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A few of the many trails to explore with your stock include:
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Great Western – Pleasant Grove Ranger District
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North Ogden Pass (Pioneer)/Skyline – Ogden Ranger District
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Swan Flats – Logan Ranger District
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Nebo Bench – Spanish Fork Ranger District
OHV
Obtain a Motorized Vehicle Use Map from any Forest Service office before you travel with your ATVs, dirt bikes, or other motorized vehicles. These maps contain designated roads, trails, and areas, and show the types of vehicles allowed on each route along with any seasonal restrictions. Many designated roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles.
Misuse of motorized vehicles can lead to the temporary or permanent closure of designated routes. Operators are subject to state requirements for licensing, registration, and operation. Visit the State of Utah OHV website for more information.
Mountain Biking
There are hundreds of miles of trails beckoning both novice and hard-core mountain biking enthusiasts. Most hiking trails and roads are open to mountain bikes; however, please remember that bikes are NOT allowed in Wilderness areas.
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Trails to ride include:
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Albion Basin: The route follows the 2-mile, all-weather Albion Basin Summer Road from the base of Alta Ski Area (located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon) to the Albion Basin Campground.
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Mueller Park Trail: 13 miles long (round-trip), the route begins at the Mueller Park Picnic Area and ends at Rudy’s Flat. Most of the trail is hard-packed dirt and rises at a moderate grade.
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Ridge Trail 157: Suited for advanced bikers, this 14-mile ride begins at Summit Trailhead, which separates American Fork Canyon from Utah Valley and Heber Valley.
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Beaver Creek Trail: The western trailhead is 6 miles east of Kamas on the Mirror Lake Highway/UT 150. If you start here, the ride is about 9 miles round trip and rambles through fragrant forests and alongside a beaver stream.
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Other trail possibilities include Wheeler Creek and Snowbasin Resort Trails; Bonneville Shoreline Trail; East Ogden Bench; and Skyline Trail. Following all posted signs helps prevent resource damage and ensures that off-highway enthusiasts continue to have access to national forest lands.
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Along the Alpine Loop White Pine Lake (Monique Beeley)
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Wasatch Crest Trail: This 20-mile section (round-trip) highlights the midsection of the Great Western Trail which runs 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico. The trailhead is at the end of Mill Creek Canyon Road.
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Old Ephraim’s Grave Trail: This 20-mile loop rolls through the northern Wasatch Range, following dirt roads, jeep roads, and some singletrack. Begin at the trailhead in the Right Fork of Logan Canyon. Near Mirror Lake (Bruce Tremper) Monique Beeley Places to explore include:
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Dead Horse ATV Trail – Evanston-Mt. View Ranger District
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Millville Canyon Trail – Logan Ranger District
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Shoshone Trail Complex – Ogden and Logan Ranger Districts
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Strawberry Ridge/Currant Creek – Heber–Kamas Ranger District
Long-Term Camping
HEBER-KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT
STRAWBERRY BAY, SOLDIER CREEK, RENEGADE CAMPGROUNDS
Long-term rentals are provided at these three Campgrounds and provide a unique customer experience that is only found at a very small number of campgrounds nationwide. No hook-ups are available at any of the Long Term sites. Dump Station and water filling station are located at each campground.
MT. VIEW-EVANSTON RANGER DISTRICT
STATELINE CAMPGROUND
Long-term rentals will be provided at this Campground and will provide a unique customer experience that is only found at a very small number of campgrounds nationwide. No hook-ups are available at any of the Long Term sites. Dump Station and water filling station are located just outside of the campground.
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Please visit each District under Campgrounds to make reservations.
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
Glamping
NEW ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU
Utah Recreation is proud to offer completely glamping tent accommodations. These beautiful outdoor accommodations offer our campers the opportunity to adventure with us in a new and exciting way without all the fuss of getting ready for a camping adventure by offering you an unforgettable camping experience.
Includes 2 full-size beds, a chair, table, 1 lantern, and indoor and outdoor rugs. Linens will not be included; please bring your own sleeping bags or bedding. Fire ring and picnic table are included along with access to the campground amenities.
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The maximum occupancy of the single site is 8 people per single site.
Glamping Accommodations can be found at the following campgrounds:
Spruces Campground-sites 3, 10, 43, 45
Tanners Flat Campground- sites 14, 16
Anderson Cove Campground- sites 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Sunrise Campground-sites 25, 27
Little Mill Campground- sites 19, 21
Timponeeke Campground- sites 11, 14, 29, 30
Whiting Campground- sites 2, 3
Payson Lakes Campground- sites 15, 18
Stillwater Campground- site 5
Aspen Grove Campground- sites 2, 5
Lost Creek Campground- sites 3, 6, 7
Need To Know
Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 12 pm. Site rental includes 1 vehicle per single campsite. Additional vehicles will be charged an extra vehicle fee. Additional tents or trailers are allowed at the glamping sites.
Interagency pass discounts are not applicable.
All units will be available for reservations through Recreation.gov.
FCFS units will be available if reservations are not made.
Pets (dogs) are not allowed in the glamping tents. Please note that your deposit will be forfeited if your pet (dog) will be present inside the tent.
Smoking is not allowed inside the glamping tent. Please note that your deposit will be forfeited if there is evidence of smoke after you check out.
Please see our Policies page for more information.
Host Event
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has a wide array of venues for groups of all kinds and sizes. Whether it’s a family reunion, a business retreat, or a beautiful wedding, there is a spot for you among the trees at affordable rates.
Check Facility Details below for locations to consider hosting your group event!
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STORM MOUNTAIN PICNIC AREA
Storm Mountain Picnic Area is located at the bottom of the Big Cottonwood Canyon/ Salt Lake Ranger District. Storm Mountain has great proximity to Salt Lake City, airport, extended accommodation, and exquisite restaurants and catering. There are 3 groups sites available for day use reservations and a stone Amphitheater available for 4-hour booking blocks. All group sites offer vast amenities: picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets, and non-pottable water.
Group size and vehicle capacities :
GRP1: 25ppl/6 vehicles
GRP2: 50ppl/8 vehicles
GRP3: 50ppl/8 vehicles
Amphitheater: 200ppl/15 vehicles
JORDAN PINES GROUP CAMPGROUND
Jordan Pines Group Campground is located approximately 6.5 miles north of Strom Mountain Picnic Area and 1.2 miles south of Spruces Campground located in Big Cottonwood Canyon/ Salt Lake Ranger District. Jordan Pince has great proximity to Salt Lake City, airport, extended accommodation, and exquisite restaurants and catering. There are 5 group sites available for reservations, 4 sites are available for overnight stays, and one for day use only. All group sites offer vast amenities: picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, water, and trash.
Group size and vehicle capacities :
Pinion: 50ppl/10 vehicles
Pine: 125ppl/25 vehicles
Pond: 100ppl/20 vehicles
Limber: 100 ppl/20 vechiles
Lodge: 100ppl/18 vehicles
SPRUCES CAMPGROUND
This beautiful campground is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon/ Salt Lake District with great proximity to Salt Lake City, airport, extended accommodation, and exquisite restaurants and catering. There are 9 group sites available for reservations. Most popular is site #9 “The Log Cabin”. There are three group sites that are available for overnight stays #1,#5,#6 the rest of the are day use only. All group sites offer vast amenities: picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, water, and trash.
Group size and vehicle capacities :
GRP1: 50 ppl/10 vehicles
GRP2: 100 ppl/20 vehicles
GRP3: 100 ppl/20 vehicles
GRP4: 50 ppl/10 vehicles
GRP5: 50 ppl/10 vehicles
GRP6: 50 ppl/10 vehicles
GRP7: 150 ppl/30 vehicles
GRP8: 50 ppl/10 vehicles
GRP9: 100 ppl/20 vehicles
THEATER IN THE PINES GROUP CAMPGROUND
Theater in the Pines is one of our most popular to book for weddings and for good reason. This large group campsite is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in the Wasatch Mountains and can be reached from Provo or American Fork Canyon. There are campfire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water available for your guests. Its large grassy field offers grand views of the surrounding peaks and a large gravel parking area is on-site.
Group size and vehicle capacities :
GRP site: 150 ppl/25 vehicles
MUELLER PARK PICNIC AREA
Mueller Park is located just 5 miles from Bountiful, Utah, and offers beautiful shaded group sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. It has flush toilets and water is available. Its paved roads and close proximity to the town make it easily accessible to your guests and any vendors you may have. A perfect place for your perfect day.
Group size and vehicle capacities :
GRP Site10: 30 ppl/5 Vehicles
GRP Site13: 60ppl/8 Vehicles
GRP Site17: 60ppl/8 Vehicles
GRP Site18: 30ppl/5 Vehicles
GRP Site19: 100ppl/20 Vehicles
ALTAMONT GROUP CAMPGROUND
Altamont Group Campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. This site is 11 miles from Highland, Utah, and within close distance of extended accommodation and many restaurants. Altamont is among dense, shady stands of aspen, fir, and spruce trees, a beautiful backdrop to your event.
Group size and vehicle capacities :
GRP 1: 100 ppl/25 vehicles
Need To Know
Q: Can I have amplified music?
A: No, any noise/music you make should not bother the other campers. You must observe quiet hours from 10:00 pm-6:00 am.
Q: Can I have parking signs?
A: Yes, as long as they don’t damage any trees or existing signs and you take them down after your event. Do not leave this for the camp hosts to do, it is your responsibility!
Q: Can I hang lights?
A: Yes, as long as they don’t damage any trees or forest service structures, you cannot tie or nail anything to them. You should bring your own structure to hang them from (PVC pipe, etc.)
Q: What time do I check-in/out?
A: For overnight sites, check-in is at 3 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 pm the following day. For day use sites, you will make a reservation for a time block.
Q: Can I have more vehicles than what is allotted for my reservation?
A: Yes, but you must pay a $10.00 extra vehicle fee per vehicle.
Weddings
Planning a wedding and love the great outdoors? We’re offering 1 FREE reservation at selected group campgrounds for couples who want to tie the knot surrounded by nature. In exchange, allow us to take pictures of your beautiful wedding setup (with no people, just the venue) for our promotional materials.
How to Claim Your Spot:
- Fill out form here
- Be sure to tell us why you want to say "I Do" in the great outdoors!
Need To Know
Need to Know:
- This is for the 2025 camping season
- Anytime during the camping season Monday through Thursday
- Camping Season is April through October (opening and closing dates vary by location)
What's Included:
- Free group campground reservation for your wedding
- Breathtaking scenery and plenty of fresh air
- The perfect setting for your big day
What We Ask in Return:
- Allow us to photograph your wedding venue set up (with no guests in the pictures) for our promotional materials
Deadline:
- Until all available spots have been claimed
Locations:
- See list
