Uinta Canyon
The campground typically opens in May and operates through the fall season. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Potable water is not available; bring your own supply.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
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.
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
Uinta Canyon Campground is a rustic Forest Service facility located along the Uinta River in the South Slope Western Uinta Mountains region of Ashley National Forest. The campground features 24 sites set among young Ponderosa pines, with the river flowing just steps from campsites. At $5 per night, it offers an affordable base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. The campground serves as a popular staging area for accessing the High Uintas Wilderness, Utah's largest wilderness area. Anglers will find excellent opportunities for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout in the adjacent Uinta River. The primitive nature of the campground means vault toilets are available but potable water is not, requiring campers to bring their own water supply or treat water from natural sources. Sites can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet in length, though the campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller vehicles. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available.
Directions
From Roosevelt, Utah, travel north on Highway 121 for 10 miles to Neola. Continue north through Neola on North Uintah Canyon Highway for 12 miles, then north on Forest Road 118 for approximately 3 miles to the campground.
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 | $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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