A photo of facility China Meadows Campground with Waterfront

China Meadows Campground

Closed

Closed for the season. Reopens May 30, 2026. The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-September. 14-day stay limit.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 9th, 1:04 PM — 4:15 AM

Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

China Meadows Campground is a small, primitive campground located at 10,000 feet elevation on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains. The timbered setting near China Lake provides a peaceful base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. The nearby China Meadows Trailhead offers hikers and horseback riders direct access to the High Uintas, one of Utah's most spectacular alpine destinations. The campground features 9 single sites, each accommodating up to 8 people with a fire ring and picnic table. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring all water needed for their stay. Trash service is not provided; this is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility. The area is bear country, requiring proper food and trash storage. Recreational opportunities include day hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and fishing in area lakes. Several ATV trails crisscross the region. The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-September and is accessed via 18+ miles of oil and gravel road from Mountain View, Wyoming.

Directions

From Mountain View, WY, take State Rt. 410 south 6.5 miles to Wasatch National Forest sign. Continue straight at this sign onto an oil and gravel road and go 18.5 miles to the "campground" sign at a "Y" intersection. Bear left at the intersection and go 0.7 miles to China Meadows campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $19.91

Vehicle

Max RV Length 25ft
Max Trailer Length 25ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (307) 782-6555

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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