Facilities
Bear River campground is a small campground with 4 single campsites, each with picnic tables and fire rings. This campground offers vault restroom facilities. The campground is nestled along the Bear River and provides access for fishing.
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Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Bear River Campground is located about 27 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Bear River campground is a small campground with 4 single campsites, each with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground is nestled along the Bear River and provides access for fishing.
reservation Window
4 Months
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled along the Bear River and provides access for fishing. It sits among a thin forest of pine and aspen trees, which provide only limited shade. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the landscape.
Recreation
Recreation activities within 5 miles from the campground include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 1
BEAR
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 2
BEAR
17 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 3
BEAR
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 4
BEAR
17 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Important notices
This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
Water is available only by using a pump This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dog by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per campsite Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
Extra Vehicles -$10 per vehicle, per night (cash or check only). Firewood -$9 per bundle
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Common questions
Is Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut) available right now?
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How do I book Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)?
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How far in advance can I book?
Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 4 Months for this campground.
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