Hoop Lake Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, WY, WY
Price: From $21.73 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hoop Lake Campground is located 35 miles south of Mountain View, WY at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It’s located in the Uinta Mountains on the shores of its beautiful mountain lake namesake. Campers are drawn to the area to boat and fish in the lake and to hike or horseback ride on the many trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Hoop Lake Campground offers excellent fishing and hiking opportunities in the scenic Uinta Mountains at 9,000 feet elevation. Campers praise the variety of fish, beautiful lake setting, and extensive trail system for hiking and horseback riding.
Wildlife alert: Silver-haired Bat, White-crowned Sparrow, Mountain Bluebird, and Osprey have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Hoop Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 44-site capacity. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. No cell phone service in the area — plan accordingly.
Skip Hoop Lake Campground if: You have a large RV — multiple campers report sites are significantly smaller than posted online and cannot accommodate 33+ ft trailers.. You need hookups — no water, electric, or sewer connections available.. You require level campsites — reviewers note sites have become unlevel due to years of erosion and general campground neglect.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure period..
Best time to visit Hoop Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. July-August — Peak season for fishing and hiking activities..
Nearby campgrounds: Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY), Bridger Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Marsh Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), China Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hoop Lake Campground
Cell signal at Hoop Lake 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.
Hoop Lake Campground is located 35 miles south of Mountain View, WY at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It’s located in the Uinta Mountains on the shores of its beautiful mountain lake namesake. Campers are drawn to the area to boat and fish in the lake and to hike or horseback ride on the many trails.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited 44-site capacity.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
No cell phone service in the area
plan accordingly.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Peak season for fishing and hiking activities.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Mountain View, WY, take State Rt. 414 east 21.5 miles to Lonetree, WY. Just passed mile marker 122 on Rt. 414, turn right onto County Rt. 290 (oiled gravel) and go 0.9 miles to an intersection (County Rt. 291). Turn left onto Rt. 291 and go 5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right and go 2.8 miles to a "Y" intersection and Hoop Lake sign (Forest Rt. 078). Bear left at sign onto Rt. 078 and go 3.8 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.3 miles to the campground.
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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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