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Mirror Lake

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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

2

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

10

sites

Mon, Aug 3

4

sites

Tue, Aug 4

12

sites

Wed, Aug 5

19

sites

Thu, Aug 6

9

sites

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Mirror Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The campground contains several single and double campsites, some of which are accessible, all with picnic and utility tables, tent pads and campfire rings with grills. Mirror Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain.

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, some of which are accessible, all with picnic and utility tables, tent pads and campfire rings with grills. Equestrian sites are available on a separate loop. Many sites have partial lake views. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. A day-use picnic area and small boat ramp are located on the lake shore. Campsites 65-79 are equipped for equestrian use (horses, mules, lamas) hitching rails and feeding boxes.

Natural Features

Mirror Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain. The campground lies among a forest of white fir trees, which provides partial shade. Colorful summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Recreation

Mirror Lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout. The lake is open only to non-motorized watercraft. A gravel-surfaced interpretive nature trail circles the lake. Visitors of all ages enjoy learning about local flora and fauna through a series of educational displays scattered along the trail. Many hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross this beautiful region, including trails to Bonnie Lake, Scudder Lake and Naturalist Basin, all part of the Highline Trail. Fehr Lake Trail begins just outside the campground. Bald Mountain Trail can be accessed nearby.

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.

79 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 019

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 026

C

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 060

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 068

HORS

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 075

HORS

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

48 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 072

HORS

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 046 HOST

A

MANAGEMENT

41 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 079 HOST

HORS

MANAGEMENT

55 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 028

C

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 043

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

19 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 038

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

41 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 040

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 047

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 015

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

52 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 070

HORS

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 025

C

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

26 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 027

C

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 067

HORS

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

54 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

This Campground is in Bear Country 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
There is 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 dogs 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, 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 Motorized boats/Off-road vehicles are not 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 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/facilities Horses allowed in equestrian sites only Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake?

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.