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Bear River Campground (Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Ut) — 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 May/June 2025

Bear River Campground is located near Evanston in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with river access. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Mirror Lake Scenic Byway and Bear River State Park.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

Bear River Campground is located about 27 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

Recreation

Recreation activities within 5 miles from the campground include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.

Facilities

Recreation activities within 5 miles from the campground include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled along the Bear River and provides access for fishing. It sits among a thin forest of pine and aspen trees, which provide only limited shade. Summer wildflowers and grasses dot the landscape.

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For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.

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 (with recreation.gov app) 4 Single sites - <strong>$22.00</strong>, Capacity 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site Day-use - <strong>$15.00</strong> Extra vehicle - <strong>$10.00</strong> per vehicle__(paid on-site cash/check) Trailhead overnight parking - <strong>$5.00</strong> per vehicle Firewood - <strong>$9.00</strong> (located at Stillwater Campground)

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Bear River Campground (Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Ut) — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest is located in Wyoming

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Address

FR122
Evanston, WY 82930

Coordinates

40.910075 N
110.830017 W

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Reviewed May. 1, 2022

Love the close proximity to the river

I’ve stayed here 2-3 times, and it was a good experience both times. The river has to be my favorite part. There are also vault toilets, which is nice. The last time I was here, someone had reserved a spot, but didn’t show, so we got one free night.

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  • Review photo of Bear River Campground (Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Ut) — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest by Jami , May 1, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

quite campground right on the river !

this campground truly has everything you need without all the bells and whistles. it has twos sides you can chose from. we stayed on the side that has four campgrounds. there is a bathroom with TP!! directly across the campsite 4 . little to no traffic through there. there is also a water hole you can pump water from. I didn’t drink from it due to pipe being rusty but Great for washing . These sites are on the smaller side to thug advise against large trailers. the river is absolutely beautiful. the ranger station is less than a mile away. I suggest stopping in and grabbing a map. this will tel you where all the trails and lakes are if you want to go exploring. lily lake is also within a mile. great for fishing and kayaking. and Christmas meadows is within a mile or two also. this site seriously is a perfect location. right off the highway but you done hear the street traffic because the campground sits lower than the street.

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