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
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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.
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.
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 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 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 · 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.
Frequently asked questions
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