Little Lyman Lake Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside

Location: Pleasant Grove, WY, WY

Price: From $19.91 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Little Lyman Lake is found on the shore of its namesake a short 34.6 miles south of Mountain View, Wyoming. It’s located in the Uinta Mountain range at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The campground itself is small and rustic, but it’s overflowing with tranquility.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

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

Little Lyman Lake offers primitive camping on the shore of its namesake lake in the Uinta Mountains at 9,200 feet elevation, with access to hiking, fishing, backpacking, ATV and equestrian trails. Campers praise it as a wonderful, heavily wooded spot perfect for escaping heat, with a nearby larger lake stocked yearly.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Northern Flicker, Greater Sage-Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, Canada Jay

Insider tips for Little Lyman Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites Sites 2, 3, 8 and 10 are pull-through according to camper reports Heavily wooded sites provide privacy when restrooms are occupied

Skip Little Lyman Lake Campground if: You require hookups — this is a primitive campground with no hookups. You have a standard vehicle — the 18-mile dirt road access requires 4-wheel drive recommended. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Little Lyman Lake Campground: May-October — Official operating season as a federal campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Meeks Cabin Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY), East Fork Bear River Campground (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut) (Pleasant Grove, WY), China Meadows Trailhead Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY), China Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Little Lyman Lake Campground

Cell signal at Little Lyman 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.

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Little Lyman Lake is found on the shore of its namesake a short 34.6 miles south of Mountain View, Wyoming. It’s located in the Uinta Mountain range at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The campground itself is small and rustic, but it’s overflowing with tranquility.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 require hookups — this is a primitive campground with no hookups✕ You have a standard vehicle — the 18-mile dirt road access requires 4-wheel drive recommended✕ You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites

Sites 2, 3, 8 and 10 are pull-through according to camper reports

Heavily wooded sites provide privacy when restrooms are occupied

Best: May-October

Official operating season as a federal campground

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: American Red Squirrel, Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Northern Flicker, Greater Sage-Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, Canada Jay

Location

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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Getting there →

From Mountain View, WY, take State Rt. 140 south 12.9 miles to Blacks Fork Access sign (County Rt. 271). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 271 and go 13.1 miles to the forest boundary. Here, Rt. 271 becomes Forest Rt. 058. Continue on Rt. 058 for 5.9 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 058, and go 2.4 miles to an intersection. Turn right at intersection, continuing on Rt. 058, and then immediately left onto Forest Rt. 070 for 0.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn left at the sign i

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Little Lyman Lake Campground cost per night?+
Little Lyman Lake Campground costs $19.91 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Little Lyman Lake Campground open?+
Little Lyman Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Little Lyman Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Lyman Lake Campground?+
Little Lyman Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Little Lyman Lake Campground?+
Little Lyman Lake 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 Little Lyman Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Little Lyman Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Little Lyman Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Little Lyman Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$19.91 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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