Utah / Summit County / Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Lost Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The Mirror Lake Highway and campground typically reopen in late May depending on snow conditions and close in late fall.

About

Lost Creek Campground sits at 9,900 feet elevation on the shores of Lost Lake along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in Utah's Uinta Mountains. The campground features 35 sites nestled within a dense forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine, providing ample shade and a true alpine atmosphere. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape, and the high elevation creates comfortable daytime temperatures of 65-75°F, though nights cool to 40-50°F. Lost Lake offers excellent rainbow trout fishing and is open to non-motorized watercraft only, making it perfect for canoeing and kayaking in a peaceful setting. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the numerous hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails that crisscross the region. The Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain Trails both begin nearby, offering access to the stunning High Uintas Wilderness. Mirror Lake Campground is just up the road and features weekend amphitheater programs. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it winds through the Uinta Mountains, providing access to countless high alpine lakes and streams, breathtaking scenic viewpoints, and various campgrounds. The area is known for its abundant recreational opportunities in a pristine mountain environment.

Directions

From Salt Lake City, take I-80 east for 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 to the Kamas exit. Go southeast on Highway 189 for 12 miles to Kamas. Turn east on Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) and travel 27 miles to the campground. Alternatively, from Provo take Highway 189 through Provo Canyon to Heber City, turn left at the junction with Highway 40, continue on Highway 189 through town, then turn right onto UT Highway 32 at the north end of Heber. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles to Kamas, then turn right onto Highway 150 and travel 27 miles to the campground.

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