Uinta River Group

Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Uintah and Ouray Reservation (D8)

1
Bookable site
35 ft
Max rig length
up to 150
People per site
6,726 ft
Elevation
UINTA RIVER GROUP

Overview

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.

Recreation

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. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular in the wilderness area, and numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing opportunities.

Facilities

The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 150 people. Several picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are scattered throughout the area.

Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. The available water is not potable. Campers must bring their own supply. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground lies in an open meadow beneath towering Ponderosa pines. Summer wildflowers and wildlife are abundant.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • Vehicles up to 35 ft
  • Up to 150 people per site
  • Loops: UINTA RIVER GROUP

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Uinta River Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
GROUPUINTA RIVER GROUPGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft150

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.

40.51611, -110.03722 · 40°30'58.0"N 110°2'14.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F313751596879858374604531
Low °F91525314048555344332211
Precip in0.60.60.50.81.00.60.50.91.41.10.50.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Uinta River Group

Can you reserve a site at Uinta River Group?
Yes, Uinta River Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Uinta River Group have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Uinta River Group?
35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Uinta River Group?
Campfires are allowed at Uinta River Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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