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.

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DUCHESNE, UT, UT★ 4.3 (41 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

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✕ You require cell service✕ You're visiting outside May-October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: July

Peak season with beautiful weather and accessibility; campers report visiting around the 4th of July

Best: May-October

Official operating season

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Mountain Goat, American Red Squirrel, American Dipper, Dusky Grouse, Cliff Swallow, Red-breasted Nuthatch

Location

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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.

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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, speakable
How much does Yellowpine cost per night?+
Yellowpine costs $10–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Yellowpine open?+
Yellowpine is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Yellowpine have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Yellowpine?+
Yellowpine can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Yellowpine?+
Yellowpine 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 Yellowpine?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Yellowpine is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Yellowpine open, and what are check-in times?+
Yellowpine is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$10 /night★ 4.3 (41)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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