Trial Lake Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $28.06 per night
Price range: $28.06–$56.12 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (127 reviews)
Season: May through October
Trial Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Trial Lake at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.Trial Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout. Popular trailheads for Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain are located a mile away at Washington Lake Campground.
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
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Trial Lake Campground sits at 9,500 feet on the shores of Trial Lake along the scenic Mirror Lake Byway in the Uinta Mountains, offering excellent fishing, boating, and access to nearby hiking trailheads. Campers consistently rate it highly (4.5/5 stars) for its beautiful setting and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Mountain Goats, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Osprey, Boreal Owls, and Bald Eagles have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Trial Lake Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Many sites have short parking pads; request a site suitable for your RV/trailer length when booking. Bring a kayak or canoe; campers report seeing bald eagles while on the water. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain trailheads are located one mile away at Washington Lake Campground.
Skip Trial Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You require winter camping—seasonal operations end in October.. You're unprepared for high elevation weather—expect cold nights and rapid weather changes including rain, hail, and wind..
Best time to visit Trial Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. July-August — Higher elevation means cold nights and rapid weather changes at other times; summer provides most stable conditions..
Nearby campgrounds: Lilly Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lost Creek Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Washington Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Moosehorn (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trial Lake Campground
Cell signal at Trial Lake 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.
Trial Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Trial Lake at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.Trial Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout. Popular trailheads for Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain are located a mile away at Washington Lake Campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Many sites have short parking pads; request a site suitable for your RV/trailer length when booking.
Bring a kayak or canoe; campers report seeing bald eagles while on the water.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Crystal Lake and Bald Mountain trailheads are located one mile away at Washington Lake Campground.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Higher elevation means cold nights and rapid weather changes at other times; summer provides most stable conditions.
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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 25 miles to campground. 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 will b
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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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