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Hayden Fork Campground

Closed

The campground is currently closed for the season. When it reopens, a temporary water outage is in effect and campers must bring all water needed for their stay. The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late May or June depending on snowpack conditions at 8,800 feet elevation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 31 at 11:35AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

11:35 AM — November 1st, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected, primarily for elevations above 8000ft. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches. Locally higher snow accumulations above 10000ft within Little and Big Cottonwood and Uintas 18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM MDT this evening to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Traction law restrictions may be enacted. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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

Hayden Fork Campground is a small, peaceful Forest Service campground located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains. The 9 single campsites are nestled in a thin forest of pine and aspen trees along the Hayden Fork River, which provides excellent fishing opportunities. Several small beaver ponds around the campground add to the wildlife viewing potential. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the landscape, though shade is limited. The campground serves as a base for exploring the High Uinta Wilderness, with trailhead access nearby for hiking and backpacking. ATV trail riding is available in the area, though ATVs are not permitted on the highway unless licensed. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and vault toilets are provided. Water is available by pump only, and RVs must arrive with filled tanks as hooking to the pumps is prohibited. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM. This is bear country, so strict food storage requirements apply with fines up to $5,000 for violations. Pets are allowed with a maximum of 2 dogs per site, kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Directions

From Evanston, WY, take WY-150 S for 22.5 miles. Continue onto UT-150 for 12.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Rd 116. Bear right to stay on Forest Rd 116 and proceed 144 feet to the campground.

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 No
Price $21.73

Vehicle

Max RV Length 20ft
Max Trailer Length 20ft
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (307) 789-3194

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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