Shady Dell Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $26.25 per night
Price range: $26.25–$51.6 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
Shady Dell Campground is nestled in the curves of the Provo River. The campground is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing
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Shady Dell Campground is nestled along the Provo River in the scenic Uinta Mountains at 8,200 feet elevation, offering excellent trout fishing and access to recreational activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness and natural beauty, with a 4.6/5 rating from 96 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also common: American Red Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Western Tanager, Red-naped Sapsucker, and Wandering Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Shady Dell Campground: Request campsite 8 for superior shade coverage Book early — federal campground with only 18 sites Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available at most sites
Skip Shady Dell Campground if: You need RV hookups. You prefer to camp during winter months (seasonal May-October only). You're sensitive to road noise (campground is situated near the road).
Best time to visit Shady Dell Campground: June — Campground operates May through October; early June noted by campers as hot but accessible, with some sites offering better shade than others.
Nearby campgrounds: Soapstone (Pleasant Grove, UT), Cobblerest Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Ponderosa Group Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shady Dell Campground
Cell signal at Shady Dell 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.
Shady Dell Campground is nestled in the curves of the Provo River. The campground is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRequest campsite 8 for superior shade coverage
Book early
federal campground with only 18 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups are available at most sites
Campground operates May through October; early June noted by campers as hot but accessible, with some sites offering better shade than others
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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 17 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.
Campground entrance
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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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