Iron Mine
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: DUCHESNE, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$25 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (34 reviews)
Season: May through October
Iron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring many local trails.The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/iron-mine to be notified when sites open up.
Iron Mine Campground offers scenic Uinta Mountain views with excellent fly-fishing on the North Fork Duchesne River and access to numerous hiking and backcountry trails. Campers consistently praise the clean sites, beautiful surroundings, and nearby waterfall hikes, with a 4.6/5 rating from 70 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Bear country — American Black Bear present in area. Also watch for North American Porcupine, Mule Deer, Ruffed Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Iron Mine: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 16 sites 5-mile hike to waterfall is accessible from campground Bring bear-aware camping practices; bear country designation confirmed
Skip Iron Mine if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November-April — seasonal closure. You require modern facilities — vault toilets only.
Best time to visit Iron Mine: May-October — Verified operating season; optimal for fishing, hiking, and backcountry access.
Nearby campgrounds: Hades (DUCHESNE, UT), Aspen (Ut) (DUCHESNE, UT), Cobblerest Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shady Dell Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Iron Mine
Cell signal at Iron Mine (DUCHESNE, UT): 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.
Iron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring many local trails.The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail.
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
this is a popular federal campground with limited 16 sites
5-mile hike to waterfall is accessible from campground
Bring bear-aware camping practices; bear country designation confirmed
Verified operating season; optimal for fishing, hiking, and backcountry access
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north to the junction with Highway 35. Turn west on Highway 35 towards Tabiona and continue approximately 28 miles to the campground in the North Fork Drainage. From Highway 40, turn north on Highway 208 to Tabiona, then proceed northwest through Hanna to the North Fork Drainage.
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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 — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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