Deadhorse Trailhead Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, WY, WY
Price: From $19.74 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a small campground located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 8,490 feet. It is adjacent to Deadhorse Trailhead which offers access to the Deadhorse OHV trail system. Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a central place to camp while enjoying the ATV trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
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Small 4-site campground at 8,490 feet on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains, ideally positioned for access to the Deadhorse OHV trail system and adjacent trails open for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Pronghorn, Shiras Moose, Uinta Chipmunk, Canada Jay, and Black-billed Magpie documented in the area
Insider tips for Deadhorse Trailhead Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Use as a base camp for the Deadhorse OHV trail system and multi-use trail access
Skip Deadhorse Trailhead Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at this campground. You plan to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 sites total.
Best time to visit Deadhorse Trailhead Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Stateline (Pleasant Grove, UT), Bridger Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Marsh Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), China Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Deadhorse Trailhead Campground
Cell signal at Deadhorse Trailhead 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.
Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a small campground located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 8,490 feet. It is adjacent to Deadhorse Trailhead which offers access to the Deadhorse OHV trail system. Deadhorse Trailhead Campground is a central place to camp while enjoying the ATV trails.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Use as a base camp for the Deadhorse OHV trail system and multi-use trail access
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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