Pelican Lake Campground
Currently closed. The campground operates seasonally and typically opens in late spring.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 3:24PM MDT until September 18 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
SVRGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Uintah County in northeastern Utah... * Until 400 PM MDT. * At 323 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles southeast of Fort Duchesne, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Uintah County.
About
Pelican Lake Campground sits at 4,800 feet elevation in northeastern Utah's Uinta Basin, managed by the BLM Vernal Field Office. The campground provides 13 sites total: 11 individual campsites at $10 per night and 2 group sites at $35 per night. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with same-day payment required via the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app or the on-site Iron Ranger (cash or check). Pelican Lake has been a nationally-renowned bluegill fishery since the 1970s and remains popular for largemouth bass fishing as well. Birdwatching is excellent in spring when waterfowl arrive to nest and rear their young. The nearby Ouray National Wildlife Refuge along the Green River offers additional wildlife viewing opportunities. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Three campsites are designed with raised tent pads and parking areas wide enough to accommodate side-lift van-type vehicles for accessibility, though vault toilets have a 3-inch lip that may present challenges. No potable water is available on-site; campers must bring their own supply.
Directions
25 miles southwest of Vernal, UT on UT-88
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_vn_mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 781-4400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Pelican Lake Campground |
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