Hayden Fork Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway closes annually due to heavy snow accumulation, typically from November through mid-May. Reservations are not accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served when open.

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Avalanche Advisory issued February 23 at 5:54AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

5:54 AM — February 24th, 6:00 AM

SABSLC * WHAT...The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of continued dangerous avalanche conditions in the Western Uinta Mountains. This week's heavy snowfall and strong winds overloaded preexisting weak layers, creating a HIGH avalanche danger. There have already been two tragic avalanche fatalities this week in northern Utah, as well as several close calls and numerous backcountry avalanches reported. * WHERE...Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...In effect from 6am MST this morning to 6am MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry and will persist through at least Monday. Natural avalanches are possible, and people are likely to trigger avalanches on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Dangerous and deadly avalanches can be triggered remotely (from a distance or from below).

Avalanche Advisory issued February 20 at 5:52AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

February 20th, 5:52 AM — February 24th, 6:00 AM

SABSLC * WHAT...The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions across all Utah mountains this weekend. This week's heavy snowfall and strong winds overloaded preexisting weak layers, creating a HIGH avalanche danger across the entire state. With improving weather moving in for the weekend, avalanche accidents are likely in the backcountry. There have already been two tragic avalanche fatalities this week, as well as several close calls and numerous backcountry avalanches reported. * WHERE...The mountains of Utah and southeast Idaho. * WHEN...6 AM MST Friday, February 20th 2006 until Monday, February 23rd 2006 at 6 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry and will persist through the weekend. Natural avalanches are possible, and people are likely to trigger avalanches on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Dangerous and deadly avalanches can be triggered remotely (from a distance or from below). People leaving ski area boundaries are entering the backcountry where the same dangerous avalanche conditions exist.

About

Hayden Fork Campground is located at 8,800 feet elevation along the Hayden Fork River in the Uinta Mountains, 40 miles from Evanston, Wyoming. The campground sits just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway and features 9 first-come, first-served campsites nestled among a thin forest of pine and aspen trees with limited shade. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the landscape, and several small beaver ponds surround the campground. The Hayden Fork River flows just outside the campground, providing excellent fishing opportunities for anglers. The campground serves as a quiet base camp for exploring the surrounding Uinta Mountains, with access to High Uinta Wilderness hiking and backpacking trails nearby. ATV trail riding is also popular in the area, though ATVs must be licensed to travel on the highway. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground offers vault toilet facilities and potable water during the operating season. A 14-day stay limit applies. Sites accommodate up to 8 people, and extra vehicle fees apply for additional vehicles beyond one per site.

Directions

From Evanston, Wyoming, take WY-150 south for 22.5 miles. Continue onto UT-150 for 12.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 116, then bear right to stay on Forest Road 116 for 144 feet to the campground.