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Christmas Meadows Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Upcoming Availability

6 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

available

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

None

available

Thu, Jul 30

1

site

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

4

sites

Mon, Aug 3

2

sites

Tue, Aug 4

3

sites

Wed, Aug 5

4

sites

Thu, Aug 6

1

site

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Christmas Meadows Campground is located just a few miles off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, 36 miles from Evanston, Wyoming. The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground is situated on a knoll above Stillwater Fork and the beautiful Christmas Meadows at an elevation of 8,800 feet.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a knoll above Stillwater Fork and the beautiful Christmas Meadows at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Most campsites offer views of the meadows below. A thin forest of lodgepole pine and aspen trees covers the campground, providing limited shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Recreation

Christmas Meadows Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins just outside the campground. Numerous additional hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails crisscross this beautiful region. Fly-fishing for cutthroat and brook trout is a popular activity on Stillwater Fork, which can be accessed just outside the campground.

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.

11 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 004

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 006

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site 010

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 011

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 009

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001 HOST

CHRI

MANAGEMENT

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

CHRI

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 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
Be advised: road to this campground is long and unpaved, it is rocky and isn't reccommended for small cars

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Surrounding campgrounds

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2.6 mi

Beaver View Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

2.7 mi

Wolverine Atv Trailhead Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

3.2 mi

Sulphur Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

3.3 mi

East Fork Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Common questions

Is Christmas Meadows Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 6 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 Christmas 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.