Deadhorse Trailhead Campground

About

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground sits at 8,490 feet on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This small, 4-site campground serves as the primary staging area for the Deadhorse OHV trail system, making it popular with ATV and off-road enthusiasts. The trails are also open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, though horses and OHVs are prohibited within the campground itself. The campground is primitive with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring all water needed for their stay and pack out all trash. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, and aspen provides limited shade. Wildlife in the area includes moose and deer, and the campground is in bear country, so proper food storage is required. Sites accommodate up to 8 people each and allow up to 2 leashed dogs per site. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6pm, and generators are prohibited after 10pm. Weekend stays require a 2-night minimum, with 3-night minimums on holiday weekends.

Directions

Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 8,490 feet. Access is via forest roads; a high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicle may be necessary, especially after inclement weather.