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Bridger Lake Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

8 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Sun, Jul 26

None

available

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

None

available

Thu, Jul 30

6

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

15

sites

Mon, Aug 3

10

sites

Tue, Aug 4

10

sites

Wed, Aug 5

8

sites

Thu, Aug 6

5

sites

Fri, Aug 7

3

sites

Sat, Aug 8

3

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Bridger Lake Campground is located next to its namesake on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet. This campground contains several single and two double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen covers the area.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This campground contains several single and two double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Two accessible sites are available, both with cement parking spurs and site pads. All other sites have gravel surfaces. Some sites have partial lake views. Drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection are provided at the campground. A camp host is located on-site. A dump station is located about half a mile away, across the road from Stateline.

Natural Features

A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen covers the area. Shade is minimal. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake, including moose and deer.

Recreation

Bridger Lake offers rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft. A small boat ramp is on-site. Several ATV, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area. China Meadows Trailhead is nearby, giving hikers and horseback riders access to the High Uintas.

Nearby Attractions

The Uinta Mountains are comprised of beautiful canyons, soaring peaks, pristine lakes, rivers and streams. Outdoor enthusiasts come to enjoy the natural beauty of this rugged region. The area is filled with hiking, biking and horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails. Numerous lakes provide fishing and canoeing opportunities.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

30 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 030

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 019

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 028

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 022

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 017

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

26 ft

vehicle

8

people

No

shade

Site 014

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 023

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 026

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 018

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

93 ft

vehicle

8

people

No

shade

Site 008

BRID

RV NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

No

shade

Site 003

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 029

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 015

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

BRID

RV NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 004

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 011

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 020

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

95 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 013 HOST

BRID

MANAGEMENT

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 027

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 024

BRID

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

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 site and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
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 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 Horses/Off-road vehicles are 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 firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Bridger Lake Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 8 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Bridger Lake Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 4 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.