Yellow Pine Campground (Ut)

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $21.73 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Yellow Pine Campground is located on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 7,200 feet. The byway is part of the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. This is not the same campground as the Yellowpine on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains near Rock Creek.

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/yellow-pine-campground-ut to be notified when sites open up.

Yellow Pine Campground offers scenic beauty at 7,200 feet elevation on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway with abundant recreational opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as quiet, well-maintained, and family-friendly with riverside sites and cooking fire pits.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Wapiti (elk), Mule Deer, American Badger, Great Horned Owl, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area

Insider tips for Yellow Pine Campground (Ut): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Fire pits have swivel cooking grates Some sites are riverside with stream access Bring your own water and waste management — no hookups available

Skip Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) if: You need RV hookups — only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only. You want guaranteed availability without advance booking.

Best time to visit Yellow Pine Campground (Ut): May-October — Official operating season; this federal campground is seasonal.

Nearby campgrounds: Shingle Creek Atv Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lower Provo Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Ponderosa Group Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Yellow Pine Campground (Ut)

Cell signal at Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) (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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Yellow Pine Campground is located on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 7,200 feet. The byway is part of the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. This is not the same campground as the Yellowpine on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains near Rock Creek.

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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
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
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 RV hookups — only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only✕ You want guaranteed availability without advance booking

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Fire pits have swivel cooking grates

Some sites are riverside with stream access

Bring your own water and waste management

no hookups available

Best: May-October

Official operating season; this federal campground is seasonal

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Moose, Wapiti (elk), Mule Deer, American Badger, Great Horned Owl, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Getting there →

In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 6.8 miles to the campground sign. Turn left at the sign into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) cost per night?+
Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) costs $21.73 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) open?+
Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Yellow Pine Campground (Ut)?+
Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Yellow Pine Campground (Ut)?+
Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) 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 Yellow Pine Campground (Ut)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) open, and what are check-in times?+
Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Utah Recreation CompanyPrint Facility MapUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$21.73 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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