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East Fork Bear River Campground

Closed

Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in late May or early June depending on snow conditions. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov starting 5 days in advance.

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

3:13 PM — October 9th, 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

East Fork Bear River Campground is a small, scenic campground nestled along the Bear River in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, approximately 35 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming. Located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at 8,400 feet elevation, the campground sits among a thin forest of pine and aspen trees that provide limited shade, with summer wildflowers and grasses dotting the landscape. The campground features 7 single campsites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets are available, and potable water is accessible via hand pump. This is a pack-it-out facility with no dumpsters provided. Sites accommodate vehicles up to 25 feet with back-in driveways only. No hookups are available. The Bear River provides direct access for fishing, and the area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late May or early June depending on snow conditions. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov with a minimum 5-day advance booking requirement. Be aware this is bear country with strict food storage requirements.

Directions

From Evanston, Wyoming, travel south approximately 35 miles on Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). The campground is located along the byway near the Bear River.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $21.73

Vehicle

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

Contact

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (307) 789-3194

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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