Lilly Lake Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $28.06 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lilly Lake Campground located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 10,000 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. The campground is situated near 3 lakes (Lilly Lake, Lost Lake and Teapot Lake).
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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Beautiful alpine lake setting at 10,000 feet elevation on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway with access to three lakes (Lilly Lake, Lost Lake, and Teapot Lake) and abundant hiking, fishing, and canoeing opportunities in the Uinta Mountains. Google reviewers praise the scenic beauty, clean facilities, and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, uinta chipmunks, and birds including boreal owls and American three-toed woodpeckers present in the area.
Insider tips for Lilly Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Small boat launch area available for inflatables and small boats despite marshy shoreline. Pick up trash on your walk around the lake to help maintain the clean campground.
Skip Lilly Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available and only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You want guaranteed stable weather—prepare for variable conditions including sun, rain, hail, and snow..
Best time to visit Lilly Lake Campground: May-October — Campground seasonal operations May through October only.. Memorial Day weekend and later — Google reviewers report variable weather (warm sun, rain, hail, snow, cold nights) in late May; later summer typically more stable..
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Creek Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Trial Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Washington Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Moosehorn (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lilly Lake Campground
Cell signal at Lilly Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, 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.
Lilly Lake Campground located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 10,000 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. The campground is situated near 3 lakes (Lilly Lake, Lost Lake and Teapot Lake).
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 federal campground with high demand.
Small boat launch area available for inflatables and small boats despite marshy shoreline.
Pick up trash on your walk around the lake to help maintain the clean campground.
Campground seasonal operations May through October only.
Google reviewers report variable weather (warm sun, rain, hail, snow, cold nights) in late May; later summer typically more stable.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 27 miles to the campground sign. Turn left into the campground.
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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