China Meadows Trailhead

China Meadows Trailhead Campground

Open

The campground is currently open for the 2026 season. There is a temporary water outage, but this campground has no potable water regardless, so campers must bring all water needed for their stay. Operating season runs approximately May 29 through September 13. Sites are first-come, first-served.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is currently experiencing a **temporary water outage.** Please **bring all water that will be needed** for the duration of your stay.

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.

About

China Meadows Trailhead Campground is a seasonal primitive campground located at 10,000 feet elevation on the northern slope of Utah's Uinta Mountains. The small, timbered campground provides 11 single campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilet facilities are available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring all water needed for their stay. The campground serves as a primary staging area for backcountry exploration of the High Uinta Wilderness. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and ATV riding on designated trails in the surrounding area. Numerous alpine lakes, including nearby China Lake, offer fishing and paddling opportunities. The rugged Uinta landscape features beautiful canyons, soaring peaks, and pristine waterways. The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-September and is first-come, first-served. Gate hours are 7am to 10pm daily, with quiet hours enforced from 10pm to 6am. Pets are allowed on a leash not exceeding six feet, with a maximum of two dogs per site.

Directions

From Mountain View, WY, take State Route 410 south approximately 8 miles. Where the highway makes a sharp right turn to the west, continue straight onto Uinta County Road 283 (gravel). Follow to Forest Service Road 072 and continue past Stateline Campground and China Meadows Campground to the China Meadows Trailhead.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $18.1

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

China Meadows Trailhead
China Meadows Trailhead sign
Campground Map

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