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Hazard Tree Removal: Several thousand trees killed by pine beetles have been cleared from the area. Campgrounds have less shade and more sun. Visitors should be aware of the potential for falling trees. Please click here for more information.

BRIDGER LAKE CAMPGROUND, UT

part ofUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, US Forest Service
Status: Open through Mon Sep 02 2013   Season Dates
21 site(s) found

Overview

Bridger Lake Campground is located next to its namesake on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.

Natural Features:

A thin forest of lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen covers the area. Shade is minimal. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake, including moose and deer.

Recreation:

Bridger Lake offers rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft. A small boat ramp is on-site.

Several ATV, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area. China Meadows Trailhead is nearby, giving hikers and horseback riders access to the High Uintas.

Facilities:

This campground contains several single and two double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Two accessible sites are available, both with cement parking spurs and site pads. All other sites have gravel surfaces. Some sites have partial lake views.

Drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection are provided at the campground. A camp host is located on-site.

A dump station is located about half a mile away, across the road from Stateline.

Nearby Attractions:

The Uinta Mountains are comprised of beautiful canyons, soaring peaks, pristine lakes, rivers and streams. Outdoor enthusiasts come to enjoy the natural beauty of this rugged region. The area is filled with hiking, biking and horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails. Numerous lakes provide fishing and canoeing opportunities.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
  • Accessible Sites
  • Birding
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campfire Rings
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Host
  • Kayaking
  • Lake Access
  • Mountain Biking
  • Off-Road Vehicle Trails
  • Parking Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Swimming
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Wildlife Viewing
Know Before You Go
  • A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles
  • Off-road vehicles are welcome in the campground
  • This campground has first-come, first-served sites
  • Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest


This facility is operated by American Land & Leisure. We appreciate hearing from you. Comment cards are available from campground hosts or online at americanll.com.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.96556, -110.38722
40°57'56"N, 110°23'14"W

From Mountain View, Wyoming, take Highway 410 south for 7 miles, then County Road 246 for 8.2 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 072 and travel 7.9 miles to Forest Road 126. Turn onto FR 126 for a short distance to the campground.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

BRIDGER LAKE CAMPGROUND
WASATCH
UT

Phone Number:

Information: (307)782-6555
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