Established Camping
Upper Stillwater
Upper Stillwater is located near Duchesne, Utah, in the Ashley National Forest. The terrain features forested areas and is surrounded by mountains. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Stillwater Reservoir and the High Uintas Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
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.
Location
Upper Stillwater is located in Utah
Directions
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.
Address
PO BOX 981
Duchesne, UT 84021
Coordinates
40.5605556 N
110.6997222 W
Detours Nearby
Ashley National Forest Hades Campground
1 hr 24 min away
Ashley National Forest Iron Mine Campground
1 hr 30 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 26 min from Salt Lake City
- 2 hrs 27 min from Provo
- 2 hrs 52 min from Ogden
- 3 hrs 36 min from Logan
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
