Moosehorn
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $28.27 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Moosehorn Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Moosehorn 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-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Some sites have nice lake views.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/moosehorn to be notified when sites open up.
Moosehorn Campground sits at 10,400 feet on the shores of Moosehorn Lake along the scenic Mirror Lake Byway, offering stunning alpine scenery and excellent fishing for rainbow trout. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, attentive camp host Marc, and the balance of accessibility without feeling crowded.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, osprey, and boreal owls inhabit the area. Uinta chipmunks and golden-mantled ground squirrels are common.
Insider tips for Moosehorn: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills up, especially holiday weeks and weekends Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available Lake is limited to non-motorized watercraft (canoeing, kayaking, fishing only)
Skip Moosehorn if: You need RV hookups. You plan to visit November through April (campground closed seasonally). You require motorized boating.
Best time to visit Moosehorn: July-September — Peak season within the May-October operating window; campground fills quickly on weekends but maintains spacious feel per camper reviews.
Nearby campgrounds: Mirror Lake Guard Station (Kamas, UT), Mirror Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Butterfly Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lost Creek Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moosehorn
Cell signal at Moosehorn (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.
Moosehorn Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Moosehorn 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-family sites, all with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Some sites have nice lake views.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills up, especially holiday weeks and weekends
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available
Lake is limited to non-motorized watercraft (canoeing, kayaking, fishing only)
Peak season within the May-October operating window; campground fills quickly on weekends but maintains spacious feel per camper reviews
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 31 miles to campground. or 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 wil
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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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