Bridger Lake Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Due to the winter weather and maintenance required, the open date of this campground has been postponed to June 9th, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Need to Know
RV (Max Length) is the TOTAL length of the site. RV ( Max Length - includes tow vehicle )
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
- There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee; two in your double campsite fee. Each additional vehicle must fit safely on the spur and will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only).
Only state licensed OHV's are allowed to unload and operate in campgrounds.
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 call Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District at 307-789-3194 or call Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100
Visit our webiste www.gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/gocamputah
To reserve a campsite 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 near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
126 FR Evanston UT 82930
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: EVANSTON-MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT 307-789-3194 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Mountain View, Wyoming, take Highway 410 south for 7 miles, then County Road 283 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BRID, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BRID, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop BRID, Type Standard Nonelectric
