Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Near Evanston, Wyoming
Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!
Overview
Bear River Campground is located about 27 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.Bear River campground is a small campground with 4 single campsites, each with picnic tables and fire rings. This campground offers vault restroom facilities. The campground is nestled along the Bear River and provides access for fishing. The campground is nestled along the Bear River and provides access for fishing. It sits among a thin forest of pine and aspen trees, which provide only limited shade. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the landscape. 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 activities within 5 miles from the campground include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.
