Facilities
The campground contains several single-family sites, two double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. No water available.
Recreation.govUT
Soapstone
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Upcoming Availability
8 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
None
available
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
None
available
Wed, Jul 29
None
available
Thu, Jul 30
21
sites
Fri, Jul 31
None
available
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
20
sites
Mon, Aug 3
24
sites
Tue, Aug 4
27
sites
Wed, Aug 5
27
sites
Thu, Aug 6
23
sites
Fri, Aug 7
1
site
Sat, Aug 8
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Soapstone Campground is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The campground contains several single-family sites, two double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground is situated among a dense forest of pine, fir and aspen trees, which provide ample shade and beautiful fall color.
reservation Window
4 Months
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among a dense forest of pine, fir and aspen trees, which provide ample shade and beautiful fall color. Thickets of willow line the Lower Provo River, which flows alongside the campground.
Recreation
The Lower Provo River can easily be accessed from the campground and offers good trout fishing. Soapstone Basin is nearby, with miles of exciting off-road vehicle trails for riders of all skill levels. Numerous additional hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful region.
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.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 026
Loop B
34 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 031
Loop B
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
Loop A
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 027
Loop B
16 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 008
Loop A
0 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 034
Loop A
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
Loop A
0 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
Loop A
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 028
Loop B
36 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
Loop A
0 ft
vehicle
24
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
Loop A
16 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 012
Loop A
18 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 023
Loop B
38 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 019
Loop A
31 ft
vehicle
16
people
Yes
shade
Site 032
Loop B
36 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 024
Loop B
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 013
Loop A
18 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 006
Loop A
0 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 022
Loop B
26 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 011
Loop A
36 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
Loop A
13 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 021
Loop B
31 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
Loop A
36 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
Loop A
0 ft
vehicle
16
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
There is no water available on site; bring all of the water you will need 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 -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 sites 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 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/discharing of fire arms or other explosives are prohibited in the campground 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
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Common questions
Is Soapstone 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 Soapstone?
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.