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Trial Lake Campground

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

6

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

17

sites

Mon, Aug 3

13

sites

Tue, Aug 4

19

sites

Wed, Aug 5

23

sites

Thu, Aug 6

22

sites

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Trial Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Trial Lake at an elevation of 9,500 feet. This campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and white fir covers the shores of the lake, providing ample shade in the campground.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

This campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have tent pads. The lake is visible from most sites. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and white fir covers the shores of the lake, providing ample shade in the campground. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Recreation

Trial Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout. Popular trailheads for Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain are located a mile away at Washington Lake Campground. Numerous additional hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle 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. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

60 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 021

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 043

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 049

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 036

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 027

TRIA

RV NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 060

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

27 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 039

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 035

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site xxx024

TRIA

MANAGEMENT

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 047

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 011 HOST

TRIA

MANAGEMENT

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 018

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 014

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 031

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 059

TRIA

RV NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 046

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 044

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 026

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 056

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 034

TRIA

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 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 A fed bear is a dead bear
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, habitat, or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, Gates 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/motorized boats 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, please bring trash bags -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 firearms or other explosives in the campground are prohibited No boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities There is no extra vehicle parking in the campground and no parking on the road is allowed Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

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Common questions

Is Trial Lake 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 Trial 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.