Pole Creek Lake
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May through early September, weather and road conditions permitting. At 10,000 feet elevation, Forest Road 117 is impassable in winter due to snow.
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.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Camping Restrictions - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-007 for camping restrictions regarding occupancy and use.
National Forest System Roads and Trails
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-001 regarding: National Forest System Roads and Trails
Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-004 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-003 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-002 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Burning Wood Pallets or Construction Debris - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-006 prohibiting burning of wood pallets or construction debris
Closure of Fishing on Concrete Boat Ramps withing Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Ashley National Forest Order 050115A1 regarding: Closure of Fishing from Concrete Boat Ramps on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
About
Pole Creek Lake Campground is perched atop Pole Creek Mountain at 10,000 feet elevation within Ashley National Forest, surrounded by scenic lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce forest. The campground offers 18 sites for tent and RV camping, with a maximum RV length of 22 feet. Pole Creek Lake is just a five-minute walk from the campground, offering rainbow trout fishing and scenic mountain views. The campground provides basic amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site, but potable water is not available so campers must bring their own. The site costs $5 per night for a single unit and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is via Forest Road 117, a steep and winding road that climbs from Uinta Canyon. Nearby trailheads provide access for both hikers and ATV riders to explore the surrounding Uinta Mountains. The area features numerous alpine lakes including Rock Lakes and Larvae Lake, both offering brook trout fishing opportunities. The West Fork Trail begins close by, offering hiking, backpacking, and backcountry fishing access to the Cleveland and Queant Lakes area.
Directions
From Roosevelt, Utah, take Highway 121 north to Uinta Canyon for about 25 miles. From Uinta Canyon, take Forest Road 117 up Pole Creek Mountain for about 11.5 miles to the campground. Forest Road 117 is steep and winding in places.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 789-1181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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