Smith And Morehouse

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $28.06 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (144 reviews)

Season: May through October

Smith and Morehouse Campground is located a very short distance from Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The town of Oakley, Utah, is just 12 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground offers numerous family sites, most of which are accessible.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Smith and Morehouse Campground sits on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains with direct access to Smith and Morehouse Reservoir for fishing, boating, and hiking. Campers consistently praise the friendly and attentive camp hosts Deb & Del, with a 4.8/5 rating across 364 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Fox, and Osprey are confirmed in the area. Use proper food storage and maintain distance from wildlife.

Insider tips for Smith And Morehouse: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Bring your own firewood or purchase at the campground Wake-less speed enforced on reservoir makes it ideal for kayaking and canoeing Camp hosts Deb & Del are highly regarded for maintaining grounds and hospitality

Skip Smith And Morehouse if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal May through October only. You have a large RV not suitable for self-contained operations.

Best time to visit Smith And Morehouse: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Ledgefork (Pleasant Grove, UT), Washington Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Trial Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Smith And Morehouse

Cell signal at Smith And Morehouse (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★ 4.8 (144 reviews)From $28.06/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Smith and Morehouse Campground is located a very short distance from Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The town of Oakley, Utah, is just 12 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground offers numerous family sites, most of which are accessible.

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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 RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites31 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp HostFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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 at most sites✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal May through October only✕ You have a large RV not suitable for self-contained operations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited sites

Bring your own firewood or purchase at the campground

Wake-less speed enforced on reservoir makes it ideal for kayaking and canoeing

Camp hosts Deb & Del are highly regarded for maintaining grounds and hospitality

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Fox, and Osprey are confirmed in the area. Use proper food storage and maintain distance from wildlife.

Location

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From Salt Lake City, Utah, take Highway 80 east for 36 miles to the Kamas exit. Travel south for 12 miles to Oakley, turn left on Highway 213 and travel 12 miles to end of pavement. Turn right and go 2 miles to the campground entrance.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Smith And Morehouse cost per night?+
Smith And Morehouse costs $28.06 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Smith And Morehouse open?+
Smith And Morehouse is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Smith And Morehouse have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Smith And Morehouse?+
Smith And Morehouse can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Smith And Morehouse?+
Smith And Morehouse 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 Smith And Morehouse?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Smith And Morehouse is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Smith And Morehouse open, and what are check-in times?+
Smith And Morehouse is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
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
maps.googleapis.com
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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$28.06 /night★ 4.8 (144)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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