Facility Details - MOOSEHORN, UT

Overview

Moosehorn Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Moosehorn Lake at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

Natural Features:

Moosehorn Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain, where a forest of white fir trees provide partial shade in this pretty campground. Colorful summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Recreation:

Moosehorn Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout in a beautiful setting. The lake is open only to non-motorized watercraft.

Many hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross this beautiful region, including the Fehr Lake Trail which begins just outside the campground. Bald Mountain Trail can be accessed nearby.

Nearby Mirror Lake Campground offers weekend amphitheater programs and more great canoeing and fishing opportunities.

Facilities:

The campground contains several single-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Some sites have nice lake views. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Nearby Attractions:

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds.

Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Canoeing Drinking Water Firewood Fishing Hiking Host	Kayaking Lake Access Picnic Area Trash Collection Vault Toilets Water Spigot

Know Before You Go

Opening date depends on snow conditions; please call 435-783-4338 to check on availability of first-come, first-served sites before mid-July
A per day, per vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles
No motorboats allowed on the lake
Off-road vehicles and motorbikes are not allowed in the campground
Campers must have a Recreation Area Pass to enter the area; all fees are per vehicle; fees are $6 for 3 days, $12/week or $45/year and are available for purchase at the Evanston, Bear River and Kamas Ranger District Offices
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):
40.69722, -110.89111
40°41'50"N, 110°53'28"W

From Salt Lake City, Utah, take Highway 80 east for 30 miles to Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for a mile to the Kamas exit. Go southeast on Highway 189 for 12 miles, then turn east on Highway 150 and travel 31 miles to the campground.