Mueller Park Group Picnic
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Mueller Park Group Picnic Area is located just 5 miles from Bountiful, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy relaxing in the shade along Mill Creek and exploring local trails.
This group area contains 18 day-use picnic sites, accommodating groups as small as 16 people and as large as 100. All sites have tables, campfire rings and grills.
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads, parking spurs and walking paths within the site are paved. A volleyball court is on-site.
Notifications and Alerts
CLOSED Tuesday, May 7 to Monday, May 13 for tree removal. Due to large amounts of snowfall and fallen trees at Mueller Park Picnic Area we have to be closed to clear the area. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Need to Know
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
- There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
This is a day-use area only; no overnight camping.
- Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
- No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet.
This area has first-come, first-served sites.
A fee will be collected onsite for extra vehicles.
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
For more information, please call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 or call Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100
Visit our webiste www.utahrecreationcompany.com or Facebook facebook.com/gocamputah
To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
Please note: Utah Recreation Company is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
Shady maple, aspen, cottonwood, willow, pine and fir trees surround this beautiful site, offering a cool retreat from the city below. Mill Creek tumbles through the site. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and autumn leaves put on quite a show.
Recreation
Mueller Canyon offers excellent trail opportunities. Hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding are allowed here. Mueller Park Trail is 13 miles long, gradually climbing into the Wasatch foothills through dense forests before passing Elephant Rock and ending at Rudy's Flat.
Kenney Creek Trail is nearby and can be used to access the Great Western Trail. North Park Trail connects with Grandview Peak Trail and Cottonwood Gulch.
Changes & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
- Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
- You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Late Cancellations
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
- Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
- Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
No-Shows
- Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
- If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
Refunds
- Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
- Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
- Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
- Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
- Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Recreation.gov Billing Information
- Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."
Changes to Policies and Procedures
- Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Physical Address
FR 010 Bountiful UT 84010
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE 801-733-2660 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From I-15, take the Woods Cross exit. Go a half-mile east on 2600 South, 0.9 miles north on Orchard Drive, a mile east on 1800 South, then 2 miles to the park entrance. The group picnic area is 100 yards east of the locked gate at the east end of park.
Available Campsites
- Site 8MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 4MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 7EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 17MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 4EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 8AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 12MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 6AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 15EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 12EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 19MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 7MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 10AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 3EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 3MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 18AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 6EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 14MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 2AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 10EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 13AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 14AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 9AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 1EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 16MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 6MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 18MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 14EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 1MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 13MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 16AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 10MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 19AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 5EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 9EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 4AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 7AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 17EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 17AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 16EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 2MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 12AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 2EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 3AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 18EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 5MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 19EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 8EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 5AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 13EVE, Loop MUEL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 15MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 9MORN, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 15AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
- Site 1AFT, Loop MUEL, Type Picnic
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