Marsh Lake Campground

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $25.96 per night

Price range: $25.96–$50.13 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (105 reviews)

Season: May through October

Marsh Lake Campground is located next to its namesake on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.Marsh Lake offers plenty of recreation opportunities. The lake is open to canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Marsh Lake Campground offers excellent recreation on a pristine mountain lake at 9,400 feet elevation with highly-rated facilities. Real campers praise the clean restrooms, friendly camp host, spacious sites, and beautiful Uinta Mountains scenery.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mule Deer present in area; also Uinta Chipmunk, Least Chipmunk, Dark-eyed Junco, Pine Siskin, Canada Jay, and Lincoln's Sparrow

Insider tips for Marsh Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Fishing docks on both sides of boat ramp provide easy access to rainbow and cutthroat trout Camp host on-site provides local tips and trail recommendations Self-contained RVs only; verify your RV setup before booking as there are no hookups

Skip Marsh Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations only May through October. You want to avoid beetle-killed forest areas—surrounding forest has been affected.

Best time to visit Marsh Lake Campground: June-September — Campground operates May through October; peak season allows full access to fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing in the Uinta Mountains.

Nearby campgrounds: Bridger Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), China Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY), China Meadows Trailhead Campground (Pleasant Grove, WY), Stateline (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Marsh Lake Campground

Cell signal at Marsh 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.

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4.4 (105 reviews)From $25.96/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Marsh Lake Campground is located next to its namesake on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.Marsh Lake offers plenty of recreation opportunities. The lake is open to canoeing, kayaking and boating for other small watercraft.

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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 RV75 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites25 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

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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—none available at most sites✕ You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations only May through October✕ You want to avoid beetle-killed forest areas—surrounding forest has been affected

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Fishing docks on both sides of boat ramp provide easy access to rainbow and cutthroat trout

Camp host on-site provides local tips and trail recommendations

Self-contained RVs only; verify your RV setup before booking as there are no hookups

Best: June-September

Campground operates May through October; peak season allows full access to fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing in the Uinta Mountains

Things to do nearby

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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: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mule Deer present in area; also Uinta Chipmunk, Least Chipmunk, Dark-eyed Junco, Pine Siskin, Canada Jay, and Lincoln's Sparrow

Location

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Getting there →

From Mountain View, Wyoming, take Highway 410 south for 7 miles, then County Road 283 for 8.2 miles to Forest Road 072. Take Forest Road 072 toward China Meadows for 8.7 miles to campground. Marsh Lake is between Stateline Dam and China Meadows. Forest Road 072 is gravel and frequently very rough, but passable for all vehicles.

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 Marsh Lake Campground cost per night?+
Marsh Lake Campground costs $25.96–$50.13 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Marsh Lake Campground open?+
Marsh Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Marsh Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Marsh Lake Campground?+
Marsh Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 75 feet.
How do I make reservations at Marsh Lake Campground?+
Marsh 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 Marsh Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Marsh Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Marsh Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Marsh 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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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$25.96 /night★ 4.4 (105)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Bridger Lake Campground

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $23.54/night

China Meadows Campground

Pleasant Grove, WY

From $19.91/night

China Meadows Trailhead Campground

Pleasant Grove, WY

From $18.1/night

Stateline

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $19/night

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