China Meadows Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, WY, WY
Price: From $19.91 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
China Meadows Campground is located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 10,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails. China Meadows has 9 single campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/china-meadows-campground to be notified when sites open up.
China Meadows offers a primitive, less-crowded camping experience on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at 10,000 feet elevation with access to fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails including the nearby China Meadows Trailhead to the High Uintas.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, American Red Squirrel, Least Chipmunk, Dark-eyed Junco, Canada Jay, Pine Siskin, Lincoln's Sparrow
Insider tips for China Meadows Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand The vault toilet is well-maintained according to camper reviews Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip China Meadows Campground if: You require RV hookups — none are available. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You visit during peak season without advance reservations.
Best time to visit China Meadows Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: China Meadows Trailhead Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY), Marsh Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Bridger Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Stateline (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at China Meadows Campground
Cell signal at China Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
China Meadows Campground is located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 10,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails. China Meadows has 9 single campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand
The vault toilet is well-maintained according to camper reviews
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Mountain View, WY, take State Rt. 410 south 6.5 miles to Wasatch National Forest sign. Continue straight at this sign onto an oil and gravel road and go 18.5 miles to the "campground" sign at a "Y" intersection. Bear left at the intersection and go 0.7 miles to China Meadows campground.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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