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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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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
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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 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
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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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