Soapstone

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $28.06 per night

Price range: $28.06–$83.28 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (90 reviews)

Season: May through October

Soapstone 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.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains several single-family sites, two double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

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

Soapstone Campground sits at 8,200 feet on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains, offering excellent trout fishing access to the Lower Provo River and proximity to hiking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails. Campers consistently rate it 4.6/5 stars and praise its riverside location and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area—store food properly and be bear-aware.

Insider tips for Soapstone: Book early—it's a popular federal campground that fills quickly Bring your own water; no water hookups available at most sites Site 17 reported by campers as a large, well-maintained spot near the river

Skip Soapstone if: You need water hookups or full RV hookups—only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require amenities beyond vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. You visit outside the May-October operating season.

Best time to visit Soapstone: May-October — Campground operates May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Shady Dell Campground (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 Soapstone

Cell signal at Soapstone (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 (90 reviews)From $28.06/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Soapstone 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.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains several single-family sites, two double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.

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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 RV86 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 water hookups or full RV hookups—only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You require amenities beyond vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables✕ You visit outside the May-October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a popular federal campground that fills quickly

Bring your own water; no water hookups available at most sites

Site 17 reported by campers as a large, well-maintained spot near the river

Best: May-October

Campground operates May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: American Black Bear, Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area—store food properly and be bear-aware.

Location

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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 15 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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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

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How much does Soapstone cost per night?+
Soapstone costs $28.06–$83.28 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Soapstone open?+
Soapstone is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Soapstone have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Soapstone?+
Soapstone can accommodate RVs up to 86 feet.
How do I make reservations at Soapstone?+
Soapstone 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 Soapstone?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Soapstone is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Soapstone open, and what are check-in times?+
Soapstone is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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$28.06 /night★ 4.3 (90)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Ponderosa Group Campground

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Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach

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