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Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

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Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in June 2025

Lilly Lake Campground, near Kamas, Utah, is a charming spot that offers a delightful escape into nature. With its picturesque surroundings, including beautiful lily pads and easy access to nearby lakes, it’s a favorite for those looking to fish or simply soak in the scenery.

The campground features designated sites that allow for a cozy camping experience, and visitors have noted that the sites are well-spaced enough to provide some privacy. Many campers rave about site #7, which backs up to a small lake, making it a prime location for fishing and enjoying the tranquil waters. As one happy camper put it, “The wild yellow waterlilies are perfect,” highlighting the natural beauty that surrounds you here.

For those who enjoy stargazing, the clear night skies offer an exceptional view of the stars, making it a perfect spot for evening relaxation. While the campground doesn’t have electric hookups or showers, it does provide picnic tables and water hookups, ensuring you have the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Lilly Lake Campground is conveniently located near several major lakes, including Teapot Lake and Lost Lake, which are just a short drive away. This makes it an ideal base for exploring the area, whether you’re into fishing, kayaking, or just enjoying the great outdoors. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with stunning views and plenty of activities, this campground is definitely worth a visit.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

Lilly Lake Campground located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Lost Lake at an elevation of 10,000 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

Recreation

The campground is situated near 3 lakes (Lilly Lake, Lost Lake and Teapot Lake). Hiking, Fishing and canoeing opportunities are available in the area.__

Facilities

The campground is situated near 3 lakes (Lilly Lake, Lost Lake and Teapot Lake). Hiking, Fishing and canoeing opportunities are available in the area.__

Natural Features

A dense forest of Engelmann spruce and lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees during the day to 40-50 degrees at night.

Nearby Attractions

Heading east from Kamas into the Uinta Mountains, through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest is the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. In addition to scenic viewpoints and picnic areas, numerous lakes and campgrounds line this high-mountain byway. Much of the journey parallels the Provo River. The byway climbs to an elevation of 10,687 feet at Bald Mountain Pass before descending past Mirror Lake, then to Bear River Ranger Station with its Historical Tie Hack Cabin. From here the route parallels the Bear River and on to Evanston. Recreational activities along the byway include camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, riding ATVs and snowmobiling.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservation Cancellations & Changes Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers who cancel a cabin or lookout reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee. Changes or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center (see below for early departures). If the location is staffed, on-site personnel may or may not be able to assist with changes or cancellations (check with local staff). No-Shows Overnight and Day-Use Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date and will hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night___s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility. Early Departures If a customer departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Please notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site. Customers may notify the call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a customer requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time has passed, the customer will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used. Interagency Pass Discounts The following are the only Interagency Passes that provide a discount on camping reservations and some tickets: Senior Annual Pass Senior Lifetime Pass Access Pass Golden Age Pass Golden Access Pass Eligible pass discounts only apply to individual campsites and may apply to a ticket for the pass holder. Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group reservations, cabins, shelters, and multi-use sites (doubles, triples, etc.). Pass discounts only apply to the recreation (or use) fee for the facility. Other charges such as electricity or water hookups, reservation or other fees are not eligible for a discount. The holder of the pass must occupy the site for which the discount is applied. The pass can only be used for one site during a time period. Refunds Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended. Fees: Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. Debit or Credit Card Purchases: Refunds for debit or credit card payments made after October 1, 2018 will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. In the event that a customer has cancelled this card, they will need to contact their card company to have the funds released. We cannot issue refunds to any card other than the one used to pay. If a customer paid with a debit or credit card prior to October 1, 2018 their refund will be issued in the form of a Treasury check. Check or Cash Purchases: Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile. Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transactions will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777 NM" Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated September 2019.

Fee Info

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay 13 single sites - <strong>$29.00</strong>, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle Day use - <strong>$15.00</strong> Extra vehicle - <strong>$10.00 </strong>per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - <strong>$9.00 </strong>(located at Lost Creek, Trial Lake, or Washington Lake Campgrounds)

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Location

Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest is located in Utah

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Directions

In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 27 miles to the campground sign. Turn left into the campground.

Address

UT-150
Kamas, UT 84036

Coordinates

40.680551 N
110.938565 W

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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

Favorite spot in the Uintas

Title sums it up! The wild yellow waterlily‘s are perfect💛 the camp site is with-in walking distance of tea cup lake which has great fishing, and a cute board walk around part of the lake. Star gazing was exceptional🌌! I would recommend staying at camp sites 5-9, my personal favorite is number 7

Happy camping 🏕🏔

  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Christopher H., August 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Christopher H., August 20, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

Charming and Fun

This is a great camp site for the Unitas. We had an awesome site, #7 which backed to the small lake between Lilly Lake and Teapot Lake. This is a awesome fishing spot with access to three major lakes from the camp.

The camp site is small and traffic is not busy even on the weekends. But availability is very iffy. It took us a couple times to finally score a place here. We loved it and plan to return.

  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Joseph W., August 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Joseph W., August 20, 2019
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2018

Right next to a beautiful Lake but still right off the road

One of the best options if you have to settle for a campground close to the road or are coming into camp late in the day (weekdays only). Lilly Lake campground would be my third pick for best roadside campgrounds along Mirror Lake Hwy. The campsites at the far west side of the campground are far enough away from the road to offer some seclusion, but the sites themselves are pretty closely spaced.

The best thing about staying at this campground is easy <5 min access to 3 great lakes for fishing! There is the namesake lake whose entire west side is covered in beautiful lillypads. A tiny bit south on the Hwy is the uniquely shaped Teapot Lake and directly across the road from Lilly Lake is Lost Lake, which also hosts the Lost Creek Campground is case Lilly CG is full. Camping here is steeply priced like most other spots along the Hwy but it stays open a good bit later into the fall season than most of the other CG's. There are 14 single sites that cost $23 a night. In addition to the camping fee you'll also need a Mirror Lake Hwy Recreation Pass which is $6 for 3 days and $12 for the week. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass then that will cover the recreation fee but not the camping fee.

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  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Alan B., September 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Alan B., September 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Alan B., September 22, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

beautiful scenery.

campground is nice but expensive compared to purchasing a 1-3day 6.00 adventure pass at the forest office and camping anywhere along the road or on lily lake. the campground is paved and very nice but the road up to the campground is not and due to the large rocks and bumpy road may take a toll on your vehicle. if you have any off-road vehicles, atvs or just like to explore this whole area is the place to be. you can fishing, kayak or paddle board on the lake and during the weekend this is a very popular place. there is bathrooms and also water at this campground

  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Hannah S., August 12, 2018
  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Hannah S., August 12, 2018
  • Review photo of Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Hannah S., August 12, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest have RV hookups?

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    Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lilly Lake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest?

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