Mirror Lake

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $27.7 per night

Price range: $27.7–$82.2 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (183 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mirror Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.The campground contains several single and double campsites, some of which are accessible, all with picnic and utility tables, tent pads and campfire rings with grills. Equestrian sites are available on a separate loop.

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, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Mirror Lake Campground offers beautiful high-elevation camping on the shores of Mirror Lake at 10,400 feet with excellent non-motorized boating, fishing for rainbow trout, and abundant recreational opportunities in the scenic Uinta Mountains. Campers consistently praise its natural beauty and cleanliness, with a 4.7/5 rating from 569 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Bears active in the region — bring bear spray. Wildlife documented includes Wapiti, Mountain Goats, Uinta Chipmunks, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Ospreys, Boreal Owls, Pine Grosbeaks, and American Three-toed Woodpeckers.

Insider tips for Mirror Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a camp host like Pam may assist with altitude adjustment issues Arrive prepared for high elevation (10,400 feet) conditions Bring your own firewood or purchase at the campground

Skip Mirror Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require running water at your site — only vault toilets and water spigots available. You need motorized boating — lake restricted to non-motorized watercraft only.

Best time to visit Mirror Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Mirror Lake Guard Station (Kamas, UT), Butterfly Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lost Creek Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lilly Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mirror Lake

Cell signal at Mirror Lake (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 (183 reviews)From $27.7/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Mirror Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.The campground contains several single and double campsites, some of which are accessible, all with picnic and utility tables, tent pads and campfire rings with grills. Equestrian sites are available on a separate loop.

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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 RV74 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites16 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp HostFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You require running water at your site — only vault toilets and water spigots available✕ You need motorized boating — lake restricted to non-motorized watercraft only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring a camp host like Pam may assist with altitude adjustment issues

Arrive prepared for high elevation (10,400 feet) conditions

Bring your own firewood or purchase at the campground

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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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: Bears active in the region — bring bear spray. Wildlife documented includes Wapiti, Mountain Goats, Uinta Chipmunks, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Ospreys, Boreal Owls, Pine Grosbeaks, and American Three-toed Woodpeckers.

Location

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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 32 miles to campground. 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 will b

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Mirror Lake cost per night?+
Mirror Lake costs $27.7–$82.2 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Mirror Lake open?+
Mirror Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mirror Lake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Mirror Lake?+
Mirror Lake can accommodate RVs up to 74 feet.
How do I make reservations at Mirror Lake?+
Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mirror Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mirror Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Mirror Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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$27.7 /night★ 4.3 (183)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Mirror Lake Guard Station

Kamas, UT

From $143.16/night

Butterfly Campground

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $23.23/night

Lost Creek Campground

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $28.06/night

Lilly Lake Campground

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $28.06/night

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