Lost Creek Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Lost Creek Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

The campground contains several single-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. A water filling station is located at the entrance. Roads and parking spurs are paved. 

Notifications and Alerts

• First Come First Serve Occupancy is NOT updated. The ONLY way to know if a site is available is to go to the campground and see. We cannot contact the host about availability.  See FACILITY INFORMATION -> NEED TO KNOW for more information

Need to Know

• This Campground is in Bear Country

  Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

   -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment

  Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives

• This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

• Dogs or Domestic Pets

  Owners must

   -Control the dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times 

   -Clean up dog feces immediately

   -Limit two dogs per campsite

  Do not allow dogs to

   -Threaten or attack people/animals

   -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

   -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife

• Campground Etiquette and Rules

  Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm

  Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm

  Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

  Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

  Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

  Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

  Leave No Trace

   Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

   Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

   Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

   Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine

  Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

  Fireworks, discharging of a firearm or other explosives in the campground is not allowed

  No boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level

  No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

  Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

  Motorized boats are prohibited

• There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

• Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

• First Come First Served (FF) sites

  For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

  You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

  A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

  The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

  Availability cannot be predicted

  Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability

  Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

  To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

  There is no waiting list for FF sites

• Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

  Firewood -$9

• If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

• Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions

  Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

  No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

  Failure to arrive at the campsite by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

• For more info on visiting Bear Country visit

  wildawareutah.org

  wildlife.utah.gov

  For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

• Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

  For more information, call Kamas Ranger District at 435-783-4338 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

  Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

  To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

• Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info visit click here

• Please note: Utah Recreation 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 their party

Natural Features

A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

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.

Recreation

Lost Lake offers rainbow trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking 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 Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain Trails, both of which begin nearby.

Mirror Lake Campground is just up the road and offers weekend amphitheater programs, as well as more great canoeing and fishing opportunities.

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

Wasatch Cache National Forest FR098 Kamas UT 84036

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT 435-783-4338 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 27 miles to campground.
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From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for approximately 13 miles and take left onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will be a 4-way stop in Francis.) Take right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) in Kamas. Go 27 miles to campground.
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From Provo, Utah, take Highway 189 thru Provo Canyon to Heber City. At the junction with Highway 40 in Heber, turn left and stay on Highway 189 thru town. At the north end of Heber, turn right onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will be a 4-way stop in Francis.) Take right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) in Kamas. Go 27 miles to campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 006, Loop LOST, Type Yurt
• Site 012, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop LOST, Type Yurt
• Site 021, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop LOST, Type Yurt
• Site 016, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop LOST, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop LOST, Type Standard Nonelectric

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