Lower Provo Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $21.73 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lower Provo River Campground is located just off the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah near the shores of its namesake. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. The campground has 10 single campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing

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

Lower Provo River Campground offers excellent trout fishing and scenic mountain access with abundant hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in the Uinta Mountains. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities, welcoming hosts, and tree-shaded sites suitable for both tents and truck bed camping.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Moose, Mule Deer, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area within 8km

Insider tips for Lower Provo Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites Sites 8 and 9 are noted as larger sites suitable for vehicles and hammocks with level backing areas Firewood available for purchase from the on-site hosts

Skip Lower Provo Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp November through April — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Lower Provo Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach (Pleasant Grove, UT), Ponderosa Group Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shingle Creek Atv Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Provo Campground

Cell signal at Lower Provo 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.

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4.3 (18 reviews)From $21.73/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lower Provo River Campground is located just off the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah near the shores of its namesake. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. The campground has 10 single campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring.

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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
Max RV70 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
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 need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to camp November through April — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites

Sites 8 and 9 are noted as larger sites suitable for vehicles and hammocks with level backing areas

Firewood available for purchase from the on-site hosts

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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 Black Bear, Moose, Mule Deer, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area within 8km

Location

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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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 10.6 miles to Lower Provo sign. Turn right at the sign and go 0.7 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lower Provo Campground cost per night?+
Lower Provo Campground costs $21.73 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lower Provo Campground open?+
Lower Provo Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lower Provo Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lower Provo Campground?+
Lower Provo Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lower Provo Campground?+
Lower Provo 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 Lower Provo Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lower Provo Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lower Provo Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Lower Provo Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Utah Recreation CompanyPrint Facility MapUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$21.73 /night★ 4.3 (18)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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