Washington Lake Group Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Opens around June 26, 2026, weather permitting. Reservations via Recreation.gov begin July 3. Seven-day stay limit in effect.

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

Washington Lake Group Campground is a high-elevation group camping destination situated at 10,000 feet on the shores of Washington Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Located just off the scenic Mirror Lake Highway (State Highway 150), the campground provides access to one of Utah's premier alpine recreation areas. The five group sites are equipped with campfire circles, grills, picnic and serving tables, concrete site pads, and limited tent pads. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, though campers must bring all their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. The surrounding area offers excellent recreation opportunities. Washington Lake supports fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat, tiger, and albino trout, with canoeing and kayaking permitted (motorized boats prohibited). The popular Crystal Lake Trail departs from within the campground, and numerous additional hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails traverse the region. The pine forest provides limited shade, and summer wildflowers are abundant. Pets are allowed with a maximum of two dogs per site, kept on leashes no longer than six feet. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM, and the campground operates under strict food storage requirements due to bear activity in the area.

Directions

From Kamas, Utah, go east for 23.6 miles on State Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) to Forest Road 041. Watch for the "Wash Lake" sign on the north side of the road. Turn north on Forest Road 041 and continue approximately half a mile to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $161.13 - $235.36

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

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

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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