Washington Lake
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $27.75 per night
Price range: $27.75–$55.5 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (136 reviews)
Season: May through October
Washington Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Washington Lake at an elevation of 10,000 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.Washington Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat, tiger and albino trout. The popular Crystal Lake Trail begins within the site.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/washington-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Washington Lake Campground sits at 10,000 feet on the shores of Washington Lake along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains, offering excellent recreation including fishing, hiking, biking, and water activities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a clean, well-maintained campground with strong 4.7/5 rating from 160 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, uinta chipmunks, and osprey are documented in the area. American three-toed woodpeckers and pine grosbeaks also present.
Insider tips for Washington Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with 44 sites Vault toilets are exceptionally clean and well-maintained per camper reports Site 6 offers lake access but note proximity to 100-car parking lot uphill Crystal Lake Trail trailhead begins within the campground
Skip Washington Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You visit outside peak season without confirming availability.
Best time to visit Washington Lake: September — Fall foliage and comfortable camping conditions verified in reviews. May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Trial Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lilly Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lost Creek Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Moosehorn (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Washington Lake
Cell signal at Washington Lake (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.
Washington Lake Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Washington Lake at an elevation of 10,000 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.Washington Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook, cutthroat, tiger and albino trout. The popular Crystal Lake Trail begins within the site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 44 sites
Vault toilets are exceptionally clean and well-maintained per camper reports
Site 6 offers lake access but note proximity to 100-car parking lot uphill
Crystal Lake Trail trailhead begins within the campground
Fall foliage and comfortable camping conditions verified in reviews
Official operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Kamas, Utah, go east for 23.6 miles on UT-150 E to Forest Road 041. Watch for "Wash Lake" sign on the north side of the road. Go north on FR041 approximately a half-mile to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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