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Moosehorn

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

6 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

None

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Thu, Jul 30

3

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

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Sat, Aug 1

None

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Sun, Aug 2

8

sites

Mon, Aug 3

6

sites

Tue, Aug 4

8

sites

Wed, Aug 5

10

sites

Thu, Aug 6

7

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Fri, Aug 7

None

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Sat, Aug 8

None

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Moosehorn Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Moosehorn Lake at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The campground contains several single-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Moosehorn Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain, where a forest of white fir trees provide partial shade in this pretty campground.

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 with grills. Some sites have nice lake views. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Natural Features

Moosehorn Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain, where a forest of white fir trees provide partial shade in this pretty campground. Colorful summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Recreation

Moosehorn Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout 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 Fehr Lake Trail which begins just outside the campground. Bald Mountain Trail can be accessed nearby. Nearby Mirror Lake Campground offers 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.

33 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 004

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 022

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001 HOST

MOOS

MANAGEMENT

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 006

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 019

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 025

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 018

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 027

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 033

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 015

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 011

MOOS

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 014

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 021

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 023

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 024

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

MOOS

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 009

MOOS

RV NONELECTRIC

30 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
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 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, habitat, or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, 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 sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campgroundLeave 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 animals or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks/disharging 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 Operating a motorized boat on Moosehorn Lake is prohibited Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Moosehorn 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 Moosehorn?

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 quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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