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China Meadows Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

10 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

7

sites

Fri, Jul 31

6

sites

Sat, Aug 1

6

sites

Sun, Aug 2

9

sites

Mon, Aug 3

9

sites

Tue, Aug 4

9

sites

Wed, Aug 5

9

sites

Thu, Aug 6

9

sites

Fri, Aug 7

6

sites

Sat, Aug 8

6

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

China Meadows Campground is located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 10,000 feet. China Meadows has 9 single campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. China Meadows is a small campground near the trailhead.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

China Meadows has 9 single campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a vault toilet for restroom facilities.

Natural Features

China Meadows is a small campground near the trailhead. The campground is timbered and near China Lake.

Recreation

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.

9 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 4

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 2

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 9

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 8

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 3

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 1

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 5

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 6

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 7

CHINA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 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 site and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
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 the dog 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, Gates 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, if 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 and facilities Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is China Meadows Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 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 China Meadows 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.