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Sunrise Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

6 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

None

available

Thu, Jul 30

3

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

8

sites

Mon, Aug 3

3

sites

Tue, Aug 4

4

sites

Wed, Aug 5

3

sites

Thu, Aug 6

3

sites

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Sunrise Campground is close to Bear Lake Summit, just 6 miles west of Garden City and Bear Lake, Utah, at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Sunrise is made up of two loops of single-family sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the site, providing partial shade and nice privacy between sites.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Sunrise is made up of two loops of single-family sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the site, providing partial shade and nice privacy between sites. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Recreation

Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop that's perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground. It leads to a 500-year old Limber Pine. Bear Lake Summit is one mile away and offers picnic tables, interpretive displays and breathtaking views of Bear Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is just 6 miles from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

26 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 020

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 017

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 005

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 023

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 006

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 025

SUNR

YURT

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 018

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 014

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 011

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

26 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 007

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

17 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 026

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 008

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 009

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 013

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 004

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 016

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 027

SUNR

YURT

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 010

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

26 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 002

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 021

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 024

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 022

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 012

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

19 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 019

SUNR

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

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; 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 -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 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 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 Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Sunrise Campground 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 Sunrise 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.