Open

The campground operates seasonally. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water supply.

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.

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

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a small, primitive campground located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. At an elevation of 8,490 feet, the campground sits in a mixed forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, and aspen, offering minimal shade. The four standard nonelectric campsites can each accommodate up to 8 people. The campground serves as a staging area for the Deadhorse OHV trail system, making it popular with off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. However, horses and ORVs are prohibited within the campground itself. Bears are present in the area, and all food and trash must be properly secured to avoid a $5,000 fine. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no potable water, so campers must bring all water they will need. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available during the open season. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov with a 2-night minimum on weekends and 3-night minimum on holiday weekends. First-come, first-served camping is also available.

Directions

From Mountain View, Wyoming, take Wyoming State Highway 410 south approximately 8 miles. Where the highway makes a sharp right turn to the west, continue straight onto Uinta County Road 283 (gravel) and follow to Forest Service Road 072. Continue on Forest Service Road 072 to the 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 $25 - $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (307) 782-6555

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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