Fishing draws most visitors to Mill Hollow, a Forest Service campground set along a reservoir in the Uinta National Forest at roughly 8,800 feet elevation. The water is the central feature here: several campers note that sites like space 5 and space 7 back up directly to the reservoir, and paddleboarding, swimming, and shoreline walks are all common activities alongside the fishing. The elevation makes this a practical warm-weather destination, with the high altitude providing relief from lower-elevation summer heat.
Sites are organized and well-maintained, with camp rings and grills at established spots. Not all sites grade evenly for tent camping, so tent campers should ask about site leveling when reserving. Daytime shade is limited, which is worth factoring in during midsummer. The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, and a dump station, and accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with water hookups. Pets are welcome, and firewood is available on-site.
Wildlife sightings are a recurring theme in reviews, with visitors reporting chipmunks, rabbits, deer, moose, owls, and hawks. There are no established hiking trails at the campground itself, though a path circles the reservoir. That loop has some obstacles, including large fallen rocks and a steep section, so it requires some scrambling. Whitley sums up the tradeoffs simply: "Great spot for fishing but not much else."
The season runs late June through late September. Access can be rough, so check road conditions before arriving with a large rig. Mill Hollow Guard Station sits less than half a mile west for campers who want a different setup nearby, and Dispersed Camping--Mill Hollow/Utah FR054 provides a no-fee alternative a couple of miles down the road.
Description
Overview
Mill Hollow Campground is located in the Uinta National Forest next to Mill Hollow Reservoir at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and hiking.
Recreation
Mill Hollow Reservoir offers rainbow and albino rainbow trout fishing. Canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the small reservoir. The 1-mile Lakeshore Trail and 3-mile Mill Hollow Trail offer excellent hiking, with trailheads located in the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers several family campsites, some of which are designated for tents only. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A short trail leads up the hill from the campground to the reservoir.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on a hillside just below Mill Hollow Reservoir. A dense forest of fir, lodgepole pine and aspen covers the area, providing plentiful shade in most sites. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Soapstone Basin, only 8 miles north of the campground, offers miles of designated dirt trails for off-road vehicle enthusiasts and mountain bikers. Soapstone also offers excellent birding opportunities.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.
Charges & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping 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. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Fee Info
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay 27 single sites - $30.00, Capacity - 8 people Picnicking (day use) in a campground - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMill Hollow is located in Utah near Kamas
Directions
From Woodland, Utah, travel 12 miles southeast on State Highway 35. Turn onto Forest Road 054 and travel 2.8 miles to the campground entrance.
Address
FR281
Kamas, UT 84036
Coordinates
40.4913889 N
111.1036111 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 1 hr 20 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 46 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 29 min from Logan, UT













