Yellowstone Group Campground

Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Ashley National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
25 ft
Max rig length
up to 40
People per site
7,628 ft
Elevation
YELLOWSTONE GROUP CAMPGROUND

Overview

Yellowstone Group Campground lies along its pretty namesake river on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains, about 40 miles from Duchesne, Utah. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its extensive off-road trail system and great fishing opportunities.

Recreation

The Yellowstone River offers fishing for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout.

The Yellowstone ATV Trail System is conveniently close, with over 50 miles of trail on the Petty Mountain and Dry Gulch Loops. Hiking and biking are also allowed on these trails.

Facilities

The campground contains one group site with picnic tables and campfire rings. Forty people, four vehicles and four camp trailers/RV units can be accommodated. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Several first come, first served single sites are available as well.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the banks of the Yellowstone River at an elevation of 7700 feet. A forest of aspen, maple and Ponderosa pine covers the area. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.

Nearby Attractions

Yellowstone Canyon offers beautiful mountain scenery, additional first come, first served campgrounds, a small reservoir and trailheads with access to the High Uintas Wilderness.

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

The facts

  • Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • Vehicles up to 25 ft
  • Up to 40 people per site
  • Loops: YELLOWSTONE GROUP CAMPGROUND

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 Yellowstone Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
GROUPYELLOWSTONE GROUP CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel25 ft40

Getting there

From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north to Mountain Home, then travel on Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation Road to Forest Road 131 to Forest Road 119. FR 119 is rough and rocky in places.

40.54194, -110.33611 · 40°32'31.0"N 110°20'10.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in1.71.51.11.71.91.12.01.92.32.31.61.9

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 Yellowstone Group Campground

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

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Yellowstone Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Yellowstone Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $10/night for a single site and $30/night for a group unit.

Restrictions:

  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Yellowstone Group Campground

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

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