Shady Dell Campground
Closed

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 October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

3:44 PM — October 11th, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight MDT tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

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

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (435) 783-4338

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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