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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates May through October only.
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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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- 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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