Yellowpine
Ashley National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: DUCHESNE, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (41 reviews)
Season: May through October
Yellowpine Campground is located next to Rock Creek in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Rock Creek Trail.Upper Stillwater Reservoir and Lower Stillwater Ponds are nearby, offering swimming, picnicking and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Upper Stillwater is currently accessible only by hiking in.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/yellowpine to be notified when sites open up.
Yellowpine offers 17 affordable sites ($10/night) next to Rock Creek in the Uinta Mountains with excellent fishing for brown, brook, and rainbow trout. Campers consistently praise it as a hidden gem with big sites, plenty of firewood, and a peaceful atmosphere with an on-site nature trail.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Mountain Goat, American Red Squirrel, American Dipper, Dusky Grouse, Cliff Swallow, Red-breasted Nuthatch
Insider tips for Yellowpine: Book early—it's a federal campground with only 17 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups No cell service available, perfect for unplugged camping Rock Creek Trail nearby with accessible paved interpretive nature trail on-site
Skip Yellowpine if: You need RV hookups. You require cell service. You're visiting outside May-October operating season.
Best time to visit Yellowpine: July — Peak season with beautiful weather and accessibility; campers report visiting around the 4th of July. May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Creek Group (Ut) (DUCHESNE, UT), Upper Stillwater (DUCHESNE, UT), Moon Lake Campground (Duchesne, UT), Moon Lake Guard Station (DUCHESNE, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yellowpine
Cell signal at Yellowpine (DUCHESNE, 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.
Yellowpine Campground is located next to Rock Creek in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Rock Creek Trail.Upper Stillwater Reservoir and Lower Stillwater Ponds are nearby, offering swimming, picnicking and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Upper Stillwater is currently accessible only by hiking in.
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
it's a federal campground with only 17 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups
No cell service available, perfect for unplugged camping
Rock Creek Trail nearby with accessible paved interpretive nature trail on-site
Peak season with beautiful weather and accessibility; campers report visiting around the 4th of July
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 Highway 40 in Duchesne, Utah, turn north onto Highway 87. Go 15 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Continue 2.5 miles toward Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek Store and proceed about 15 miles 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 — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Yellowpine cost per night?+
What season is Yellowpine open?+
Does Yellowpine have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Yellowpine?+
How do I make reservations at Yellowpine?+
What is the cell service like at Yellowpine?+
What season is Yellowpine open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.