Upper Stillwater
Campground · Utah · 11 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ashley National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 11
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 32
- People per site
- 8,155 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Upper Stillwater Campground is located below its namesake reservoir in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Rock Creek Trail.Recreation
The Rock Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region.Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing. To access the reservoir, visitors must hike in; The road to the reservoir is not currently open to vehicle traffic.
Facilities
The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 32 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills, a campfire ring, three tent pads and RV parking. Single and double-family sites are available as well, each with a picnic table and campfire ring.Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site. A dump station is located 3 miles away at Yellowpine Campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated just below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The concrete dam is visible from the campground. A forest of Ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen trees provides only sparse shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.The facts
- Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 11 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 32 people per site
- Loops: UPPER STILLWATER
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group RV Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
11 campsites at Upper Stillwater
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 16 | |
| 02 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 03 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 16 | |
| 04 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 05 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 06 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 07 | UPPER STILLWATER | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 32 | |
| 08 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 12 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | |
| 13 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | |
| 14 | UPPER STILLWATER | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 |
Getting there
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 approximately 20 miles north to Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek Store and travel 18 miles to the campground.
40.56056, -110.69972 · 40°33'38.0"N 110°41'59.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Upper Stillwater
- Can you reserve a site at Upper Stillwater?
- Yes, Upper Stillwater is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Upper Stillwater have?
- 11 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Upper Stillwater?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Upper Stillwater?
- Campfires are allowed at Upper Stillwater. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Upper Stillwater also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Upper Stillwater's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10/night for a single unit, $16/night for a doubl unit and $30/night for the group site.
Camping near Upper Stillwater
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- Upper Stillwater House 0.8 mi · Campground
- Mirror Lake Scenic Byway 13.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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