Renegade

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Renegade Campground is located on the shore of beautiful Strawberry Reservoir at an elevation of 7,700 feet. Visitors flock to Strawberry for its great fishing, boating and trail opportunities.

The campground offers several single and double-family campsites. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided but there is no electricity or phone. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Improvements included paved roads, boat launch ramp, fish cleaning station, and garbage service. There are no shower facilities at this campground.

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

Camp fees include Boat-Launch, Day-Use, and dump stations at Strawberry Reservoir
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
Dogs or Domestic Pets

Owners must

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

-Clean up dog feces immediately

-Limit two dogs per site

Do not allow dogs to

-Threaten or attack people/animals

-Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

-Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
There are no shower facilities at this campground and no electrical outlets for public use
Campground Etiquette and Rules

Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm

Quiet Hours are 10pm to 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 sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited

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 sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

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

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

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

Fireworks/dicharging of a firearm or other explosives 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
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Hooking up to spigots or to 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 present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
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 site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and do 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 here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

For more info, call Heber Ranger District at 435-654-0470 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

Visit our website gocamputah.com or 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

The campground is set among rolling sagebrush covered hills just above Strawberry Reservoir. Most campsites offer sweeping views of the pretty reservoir and surrounding hills. The campground has no trees and no shade. Stands of aspens and pines cover the distant hillsides.

Nearby Attractions

The Strawberry OHV Trail System offers 75 miles of trails. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy the extensive trail system as well.

Strawberry Visitor Center has interpretive displays, a working fish trap and egg collection station and a nature trail.

Recreation

Strawberry Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Kokanee salmon. Renegade Day Use Area, 1/4 mile below the site, provides great beach access, a marina and boat ramp.

Other popular activities in the Strawberry area include hiking, biking and horseback riding.

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 667 UT

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: HEBER RANGER DISTRICT 435-654-0470 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Heber City, Utah, take Highway 40 east for 28 miles to Strawberry Bay Junction. Turn right and travel 12 miles to campground.

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