Spirit Lake
The campground is closed for the season. Typical opening is in June when snow clears at this 10,170-foot elevation. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* 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...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 continue to spread into northern Utah 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 possible across northern Utah. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 10:31AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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.
About
Spirit Lake Campground is a high-elevation retreat at approximately 10,170 feet on the north slope of the Uinta Mountains in Ashley National Forest. The campground sits beside Spirit Lake, surrounded by towering conifer trees, providing a rustic and tranquil camping experience. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations accepted. Facilities include vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. Campers must bring their own water as none is available on site, and all trash must be packed out. The nearby Spirit Lake Lodge offers kayak, paddle board, pedal boat, and rowboat rentals for those wanting to explore the lake. Spirit Lake is popular for fishing, particularly for trout, as well as hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Access is via dirt and gravel Forest Roads, and the high elevation means the season is limited to June through September when snow has melted and roads are passable.
Directions
From Vernal, Utah: Take Highway 191 north which becomes Highway 44. Shortly past the Dowd Mountain overlook, turn left onto Forest Road 218. Turn onto Forest Road 221 heading west, then turn left on Forest Road 001 and follow the dirt road to the campground. From Wyoming: Take Highway 414 to McKinnon Junction, then Sols Canyon (Forest Road 221) to Forest Road 001.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Spirit Lake Campground |
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