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Lost Creek Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

7 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

4

sites

Thu, Jul 30

9

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

10

sites

Mon, Aug 3

7

sites

Tue, Aug 4

8

sites

Wed, Aug 5

19

sites

Thu, Aug 6

12

sites

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Lost Creek Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet. The campground contains several single-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade.

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, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. A water filling station is located at the entrance. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Recreation

Lost Lake offers rainbow trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking in a beautiful setting. The lake is open only to non-motorized watercraft. Many hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross this beautiful region, including the Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain Trails, both of which begin nearby. Mirror Lake Campground is just up the road and offers weekend amphitheater programs, as well as more great canoeing and fishing opportunities.

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.

35 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 018

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 031

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 011

LOST

RV NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 006

LOST

YURT

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 004

LOST

RV NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 028

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 032

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 024

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 020

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

LOST

RV NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 022

LOST

RV NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 033

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 035

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002 HOST

LOST

MANAGEMENT

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 026

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 025

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 017

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 009

LOST

RV NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

LOST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

LOST

YURT

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 021

LOST

RV NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 029

LOST

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 the dog by a 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
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm-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 campsites 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 campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks, discharging of a firearm or other explosives in the campground is not allowed No 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 Motorized boats are prohibited

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Common questions

Is Lost Creek Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Lost Creek 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.