Shady Dell Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 15, 2026, weather permitting. First-come-first-served camping begins May 15; reservations via Recreation.gov open May 22. Water systems may not be operational at opening. 7-day stay limit enforced.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 7:50AM MDT until July 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Utah, including the following areas, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, Lower Washington County, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Southwest Utah, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Canyonlands, Western Uinta Basin, Western Uinta Mountains and Zion National Park and Wyoming, including the following area, Southwest Wyoming. This also includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Monroe Canyon, France Canyon, and Forsyth. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Shady Dell Campground is located on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The campground is nestled in the curves of the Provo River, surrounded by a dense forest of pine, fir, and aspen trees that provide ample shade and stunning fall color. Thickets of willow line the Lower Provo River, which flows alongside the campground. The Lower Provo River offers excellent trout fishing directly accessible from the campground. Soapstone Basin is nearby with miles of OHV trails for riders of all skill levels. Numerous hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails crisscross the region. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway. The campground has 19 single sites and 1 double site. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water are available. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility. Bears are present in the area and food storage regulations are strictly enforced.
Directions
From Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 17 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.
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 | $26.25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 110ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 110ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 783-4338 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Shady Dell Campground |
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