Uinta River Group
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Duchesne, UT, UT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Uinta River Group Campground is located about 25 miles from Roosevelt near the Uinta River at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Visitors come to enjoy the area’s fishing and trail opportunities.Anglers fish for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout on the Uinta River. The Uinta River Trailhead is just up the road, providing access to the Chain Lakes region of the High Uintas Wilderness.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/uinta-river-group to be notified when sites open up.
Uinta River Group Campground offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout on the Uinta River, with direct access to the Uinta River Trailhead for backpacking and hiking into the Chain Lakes region of the High Uintas Wilderness.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose and Western Meadowlark present in the area
Insider tips for Uinta River Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping, as there are no hookups available Access the Chain Lakes region of High Uintas Wilderness via the nearby Uinta River Trailhead for backpacking and hiking opportunities
Skip Uinta River Group if: You require RV hookups. You need year-round camping access outside May-October. You visit during fire season restrictions in zone UTZ482.
Best time to visit Uinta River Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Paradise Guard Station (VERNAL, UT), Yellowstone Group Campground (ROOSEVELT, UT), Carter Military Trail Yurt (VERNAL, UT), Moon Lake Group Campground (Duchesne, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Uinta River Group
Cell signal at Uinta River Group (Duchesne, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Uinta River Group Campground is located about 25 miles from Roosevelt near the Uinta River at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Visitors come to enjoy the area’s fishing and trail opportunities.Anglers fish for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout on the Uinta River. The Uinta River Trailhead is just up the road, providing access to the Chain Lakes region of the High Uintas Wilderness.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping, as there are no hookups available
Access the Chain Lakes region of High Uintas Wilderness via the nearby Uinta River Trailhead for backpacking and hiking opportunities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Roosevelt, Utah, take State Highway 121 north to Neola, then travel on Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation Road to Forest Road 118.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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