Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, WY, WY

Price: From $18.1 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground is a high elevation campground, 9,000 feet, in the north east corner of the state of Utah, between Flaming Gorge and Evanston, Wyoming. It offers lake access and access to the High Uinta Wilderness. 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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hoop-lake-trailhead-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground offers excellent fishing and hiking access to the High Uinta Wilderness at 9,000 feet elevation. Campers praise the variety of fish in Hoop Lake and the good hiking trails in this off-the-beaten-path recreation area.

Wildlife alert: Silver-haired Bat, White-crowned Sparrow, Mountain Bluebird, and Osprey verified in the area

Insider tips for Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 RV sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Plan for no cell phone service in the area

Skip Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground if: You have a large RV — Google reviewers report sites are smaller than posted (one 33ft trailer could not fit in a listed 85ft pull-through). You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer established, well-maintained facilities — reviewers report neglected conditions, unleveled spots from erosion, and rusted fire pits.

Best time to visit Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Hoop Lake 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 Trailhead Campground

Cell signal at Hoop Lake 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.

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Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground

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Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground is a high elevation campground, 9,000 feet, in the north east corner of the state of Utah, between Flaming Gorge and Evanston, Wyoming. It offers lake access and access to the High Uinta Wilderness. Campers are drawn to the area to boat and fish in the lake and to hike or horseback ride on the many trails.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You have a large RV — Google reviewers report sites are smaller than posted (one 33ft trailer could not fit in a listed 85ft pull-through)✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You prefer established, well-maintained facilities — reviewers report neglected conditions, unleveled spots from erosion, and rusted fire pits

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 RV sites

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Plan for no cell phone service in the area

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Silver-haired Bat, White-crowned Sparrow, Mountain Bluebird, and Osprey verified in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground cost per night?+
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground costs $18.1 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground open?+
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground?+
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground?+
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Utah Recreation CompanyPrint Facility MapUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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