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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
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#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.
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