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Marsh Lake Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

8 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

11

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

29

sites

Mon, Aug 3

27

sites

Tue, Aug 4

28

sites

Wed, Aug 5

22

sites

Thu, Aug 6

13

sites

Fri, Aug 7

2

sites

Sat, Aug 8

2

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Marsh Lake Campground is located next to its namesake on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet. The campground contains several single and double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, utility table and campfire ring. A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen covers the area, providing limited 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 and double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, utility table and campfire ring. Some sites have lake views. Drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection are provided, and a host is on-site. A dump station is located about a mile and a half away across the road from Stateline.

Natural Features

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

Recreation

Marsh Lake offers plenty of recreation opportunities. The lake is open to canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft. A boat ramp is located on the west side of the lake. Fishing docks extend from both sides of the boat ramp, allowing for rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. Several off-road vehicle, 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 and pristine lakes, rivers and streams. Outdoor enthusiasts come to enjoy the natural beauty of this rugged region. Several lakes offer fishing and canoeing opportunities.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

46 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site E15

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site E17

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site E09

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site E29

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site E06

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site W01

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site E13

EAST

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

19 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site E01 HOST

EAST

MANAGEMENT

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site E07

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

41 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site E23

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

16

people

Full

shade

Site E25

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site E02

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

48 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site W09

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site E26

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site W10

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site W16

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

23 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site W08

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site W03

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

16

people

shade

Site W05

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site W02

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site W13

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site E05

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site E24

EAST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site W06

WEST

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 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
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage 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 -Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals -Obstruct or interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, 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 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 garbage 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 or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Marsh 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 Marsh 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.