Lost Creek Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $28.06 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (97 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lost Creek Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, ca
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Lost Creek Campground sits at 9,900 feet on the shores of Lost Lake in the scenic Uinta Mountains, offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, non-motorized boating, and access to abundant hiking and biking trails. Campers consistently praise the beautiful scenery, clear water, and stunning sunsets and sunrises.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, osprey, boreal owls, and American three-toed woodpeckers have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lost Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring bug spray, especially for tent camping. The lake is restricted to non-motorized watercraft only. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
Skip Lost Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer to camp outside May through October — campground operates seasonally.. You're planning a trip after October — seasonal operations end..
Best time to visit Lost Creek Campground: July — Verified camper reports excellent weather and beautiful conditions in July..
Nearby campgrounds: Lilly Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Trial Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Washington Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Moosehorn (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Creek Campground
Cell signal at Lost Creek 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.
Lost Creek Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring bug spray, especially for tent camping.
The lake is restricted to non-motorized watercraft only.
Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
Verified camper reports excellent weather and beautiful conditions in July.
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Getting there →
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 27 miles to campground. or From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for approximately 13 miles and take left onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there wil
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- 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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