Trial Lake Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah

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At a glance: No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 40 ft. Not listed: drinking water and showers.

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Amenities

“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.

  • Electric hookups No
  • Drinking water Not listed
  • Flush toilets No
  • Showers Not listed
  • Dump station Not listed
  • Water hookups at sites No
  • Sewer hookups Not listed
  • Tent sites Yes
  • RV / trailer sites Yes
  • Reservable online Yes

Sites, fees and season

Campsites
62
Longest RV / trailer listed
Up to 40 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
Elevation
9,890 ft
Phone
(435) 783-4338 (campground or managing office)
Standard site fee
$31-$62 per site per night (from the official fee text below; group and per-person rates are listed there)
Official fee information

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 55 single sites - $31.00 , capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle 3 double site - $62.00 , capacity - 16 people + 2 vehciles Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) Day Use - $15.00 Firewood - $9.00

The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.

From the official listing

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. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

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.

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.

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.

Location and nearby campgrounds

Location on the map · Driving directions · 40.68167, -110.94806 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)

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Sources

FactSourceFetched from the source
CampsitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Reservable onlineRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Tent sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
RV / trailer sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Electric hookupsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Water hookups at sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Flush toiletsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 25, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Longest RV / trailer listedRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
ElevationUSGS elevation (EPQS)Oct 24, 2026
Lowest listed feeRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Highest listed feeRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Official pageRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
Official reservationsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 24, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026
PhoneRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 25, 2026
source updated Aug 11, 2026

Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.