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Sunrise Campground

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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

Sunrise Campground, near Garden City, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without sacrificing comfort. With spacious sites surrounded by trees, it offers a cozy atmosphere that many campers appreciate, making it a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

This campground allows for campfires, so you can gather around the fire pit and share stories under the stars. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the availability of drinking water, which adds to the overall convenience of your stay. One camper mentioned, “The bathrooms were pretty clean,” highlighting the attention to maintenance.

If you're up for some adventure, Bear Lake is just a short drive away, offering stunning views and recreational opportunities. Many campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area, with fewer crowds compared to nearby locations. As one reviewer put it, “Loved the peacefulness of this campground,” making it a perfect retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

Whether you're tent camping, bringing an RV, or trying out a yurt for a glamping experience, Sunrise Campground has something for everyone. With its beautiful surroundings and friendly atmosphere, it’s a solid choice for your next outdoor getaway.

Description

National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

Sunrise Campground is close to Bear Lake Summit, just 6 miles west of Garden City and Bear Lake, Utah, at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Visitors to the Bear Lake area are treated to a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, hiking and scenic driving.

Recreation

Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop that's perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground. It leads to a 500-year old Limber Pine. Bear Lake Summit is one mile away and offers picnic tables, interpretive displays and breathtaking views of Bear Lake.

Natural Features

A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the site, providing partial shade and nice privacy between sites. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is just 6 miles from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities.

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 (with recreation.gov app) 24 single sites - $25.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site 2 glamping sites - $110.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle Day Use - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00

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Location

Sunrise Campground is located in Utah

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Directions

From Logan, Utah, take Highway 89 east for 31 miles, then turn south onto FR102. Follow for .6 miles to campground. Sunrise is one mile west of Bear Lake Summit and 6 miles west of Garden City, Utah.

Address

Sunrise Campground
Garden city, UT 84028

Coordinates

41.92 N
111.4602778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2023

Massive sites

This campground is beautiful and the sites are huge! The bathrooms were pretty clean. Cell service was decent.

Site12
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Jordan H., August 5, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2023

Nice small campground

Very tight to maneuver car or suv, host was meh and rude. Stayed the weekend of July 4th 2021. It was a nice stay, bear lake was about a 10-15 mile drive.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Veronica H., August 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Veronica H., August 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Veronica H., August 4, 2023
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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2023

Spectacular views

Very nice hosts. Pull ins a bit tight but there are some pull throughs. I’m here in late June and perfect weather. Quite peaceful as not a lot of campers yet.

Site15
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2021

A beaYURTiful place

This was the first time that we stayed in a yurt, and it is a game changer.  It is honestly so nice once in a while to not have to put up camp or break camp.  For a nice, glamping getaway this is the place to be.  The grounds are beautiful, the host is kind, it is so quiet, and there was a lot of wildlife.  I recommend it for those who don't want to miss the comforts that they have at home, or just for those of us who tent camp and want to make is even more special once in a while.

Month of VisitJuly
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  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Heather K., October 7, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Great alternative to camping in town

Loved the peacefulness of this campground. 

Way fewer people and way more remote than in town camping. Each campsite has a fire pit and a picnic table. There’s our bathroom area as well as water access. Loved how wooded and private it seemed. Short drive into town or access water. 

In my opinion, the drive is worth it as this is way more peaceful than any area campground.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by GoWhereYouAreDraw N., September 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by GoWhereYouAreDraw N., September 20, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 5, 2021

Cozy and comfortable

Sunrise Campground sites are immersed in trees to give you a surrounding cozy and comfortable feeling. Back in sites include a fire ring and sturdy picnic table... Not sure about the pull-thru sites.

For site 15, the sunrise peeked thru the trees into my tent. As I got going, I walked around the park to find a rest area only 0. 5 miles from my campsite (great if you need flushing toilets, running water and a beautiful view of Bear Lake).

Looking forward to a return visit to this campground!

Site14
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

Only go if you can get there early to roust campsite squatters

When my family showed up Friday August 23rd there was no Camp Host.  We arrived at 11pm to claim site 6 which I had reserved 5 weeks prior and there was a large family with all their crap all over our site.  I spoke to the family and was told they had been given permission by someone who worked there. I went looking for the Camp Host but there was no one around and no contact information was listed in any of the information boards. Rather than get into a fight we camped in the  designated Camp Host spot for the night and managed to snag OUR SITE the next day. The family there hadn't even paid a fee as no ticket had been issued for the site. Tthey just stole ours. 

Other than that it's a pretty area. There is a very short trail in the back of the campsite between 2 bathrooms where you can see the sun rise over Bear Lake. I'd camp here just for that.  

This is my third visit to this campsite- previous 2 visits were in 2017 & 18 and both times the hosts were WONDERFUL and kept guests in check. 

This time, the bathrooms were dirty, very smelly and many trees showed signs of people chopping them for firewood so it's probably only a matter of time before someone gets hurt by a tree fall. The Host campsite was out of wood- because there was no one around to provide pest free local wood in a US FOREST CAMPGROUND. 

Further down the road in Idaho you can find Porcupine and St Charles which are much less expensive and have a nice little river running through them- go there instead.

Site6
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Michelle H., August 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Sunrise Campground by Michelle H., August 26, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2019

Great spot

I love this campground we stay here with family every year. Almost all of the sites are nicely shaded and you can buy firewood here for $6. We have no cell service in the campground but you can walk to the road and get service if needed. Behind the bathrooms on the South side there is a little trail with a beautiful view of the lake. If you go exploring behind the East bathrooms you’ll see a little creek. The trails are no longer maintained which is a bummer so be careful.

Reviewed May. 28, 2019

Good campground, easily accessable

Sunrise CG is located right of hwy 89 about 10 minutes west of Garden City.  The CG sits above Bear Lake. The sites are pretty spacious, heavily wooded with good shade. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site. There are 27 sites available. There are no hooks or dump stations. There a vault toilets and no showers. there is drinking wager available. This CG can accommodate walk in tent camping to RVs. You can reserve some sites on rec.gov. 

This was a good stop that was convenient on the way through northern Utah. The camp host was awesome and funny.

Site17
Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Sunrise Campground?

    Camping at Sunrise Campground can cost between $22.54 and $99.17 depending on the site.

  • Does Sunrise Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Sunrise Campground has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Sunrise Campground?

    Sunrise Campground allows vehicles up to 36 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sunrise Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sunrise Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Sunrise Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sunrise Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Sunrise Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is available.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Sunrise Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sunrise Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sunrise Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sunrise Campground?

    There are 29 campsites at Sunrise Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts