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Horse campgrounds near Fort Bridger, Wyoming offer limited equestrian accommodations, with most sites lacking dedicated horse corrals according to available data. The Jug Hollow Road dispersed camping area provides free camping with access to Flaming Gorge Reservoir, allowing tent and RV camping in an open range setting where visitors occasionally encounter cattle passing through campsites. Campers can position themselves either on hills overlooking the lake or along the shoreline, with most spots providing lake access. The remote setting attracts both hikers and riders seeking trail access.
The dirt access road to Jug Hollow features ruts and rocks that can become challenging when wet, particularly for those hauling horse trailers. Riders should scout the road conditions before attempting access with larger rigs. The area permits fires and allows pets, though lacking dedicated horse facilities means equestrians must bring portable corrals or high-line equipment. Camping is permitted for up to 16 days, though enforcement appears minimal. The surrounding trails provide opportunities for day rides with views of wildlife, including eagles nesting on the nearby island and occasional antelope sightings. The expansive soil becomes impassable when wet, requiring four-wheel drive vehicles for safe travel during inclement weather.
"Allow horses in the horse section of the campground. Lake you can canoe, kayak no motorized crafts allwed. Fishing and swimming in the lake. Nice hiking around the lake."
"Mirror lake is the most popular campground in all of the Uintas so the spots go super fast as soon as registration is opened! If you want solitude this is not the spot for you."
from $28 - $84 / night
Check Availability"Camparea review:This area is located a little over 8 miles from the parking area. It is walk or horse ride in only."
"It's a beautiful area and you have access to shade and water."
"This site has trees a creek and amazing beauty, along with wildlife and tons of great outdoor activities, being in such close proximity to Flaming gorge."
"Minutes away from lots of activities. This campground is secluded in Ashley National Forest with tons to do. From hiking to fishing to playing in the Gorge you’ll enjoy this location day and night."
from $7 - $13 / night
Check Availability"The entire area is dispersed camping with spots on hills overlooking the lake or down shoreside. The entire area is accessible for camping. I didn't see any spots that didn't look lake accessible."
"Close to the boat ramp, easy access. When we are with my elderly family who need to be stable we stay here. If we are just us and the kids and dogs we go stay at Dutch John."
"It our favorite spot in the lake!!! Somewhat protected from the storms and it’s a very quiet place!!!"
"From here we set off on the Swift Creek trail that ascends quickly. the Yellowstone trail however goes through a dense tunnel of forest for quite a few miles."
TravelerBeautiful higher altitude camping. RV's and tent camping. No electricity or water hookups. No showers and pit toilets. Allow horses in the horse section of the campground. Lake you can canoe, kayak no motorized crafts allwed. Fishing and swimming in the lake. Nice hiking around the lake.
GuideMirror lake is the most popular campground in all of the Uintas so the spots go super fast as soon as registration is opened! If you want solitude this is not the spot for you. I usually like to camp in the middle of nowhere, but this was a fun change. You have the lake right next to the campground where you can fish, canoe, or just chill lakeside. Then return to your tent for an afternoon nap. The nice thing about the Uintas is that it is always pleasant and cool. The views of bald Mountain from this lake is also awesome! Throw up a hammock on the shore and just chill all day long. The Uintas are also full of awesome hikes and millions of other lakes.
ScoutLove love love this campground. Clean campground, clean bathrooms, and fire pits. Love the lake and hiking trails close by!
LegendCamparea review:This area is located a little over 8 miles from the parking area. It is walk or horse ride in only. The hike is not to taxing and there are small streams that cross the trail a couple times if you need to stop and filter water. A few hundred yards from where the camp areas that have been cleared and set up there is ponds or a stream to filter water from. The sites are pretty established with fire pits already made. Finding wood is a lil bit harder so plan on hiking a bit to find some after you've established your camp. The sites are approxamately 12 miles from the summit of kings peak. There are no bathrooms and you must pack everything out so plan for that.
Product review:As a dyrt ranger I periodically receive gear to review. Here is a review of the Primus ETA Light. https://primus.us/products/eta-lite-black?variant=17262644741 Having to pack everything in and out this stove was an essential for cooking. It boiled water a lil over 1 minute after lighting. This was easy to light and easy to attach to the fuel bottle. As you can see in the picture my fellow hikers had a jet boil. So doing a side by side comparison my Primus boiled water faster with the same amount in it. The primus lid just sets in the cup but has straining option as the jet boil did not. Mine was a little smaler in size but never did I need to even fill it 3/4s of the way for my meals. So being smaller was an advantage as it cut out weight from my pack.My primus also had the ability to be hung up. The base of the "mug" can stay connected to the fuel and you can easily just untwist the mug if you wish to use it. The whole set up was so light weight though most of the time I just tipped the whole thing over into my dehydrated food bag and didnt have to disconnect anything. The mug keeps things hot but cools quickly once the contents are dumped out. Easy non stick cleaning.
RangerHeading South from Manila, Utah on Hwy 44 takes you to the Sheep creek Geological loop. Heading up into the Canyon about 2 mi brings you to the Carmel Campground. This site has trees a creek and amazing beauty, along with wildlife and tons of great outdoor activities, being in such close proximity to Flaming gorge. When I was there the Kokanee salmon were spawning and filled the creek with their vibrant colors. Up the road you can see bighorn sheep that graze in the fields of the ranch and take in the exquisite wonder of what nature has created via the loop road. Manila is close by for any food or drink needs and fresh water in the campground. Please pack out what you pack in and leave it better than you found it. Enjoy.
TravelerWe went for our first family vacation and we had a great time. My 3 year old son had such a blast exploring, bug hunting, star gazing and of course marshmallow toasting and just sitting around a big campfire. We went up over Labor Day weekend so it was chilly and we did get some rain but nothing that dampened our spirits. The fishing was good even though I only went one day due to crowds and considering how many people were near the lake it was actually quiet and we didn't get a lot of traffic through our campground. We camped in an ADA camp spot for my husband and even though it was close to the bathrooms, we never got that nasty pit toilet aroma that you tend to smell with pit toilets and the hosts kept it very clean! Our camp site was on the edge and we had a small cliff at the back of it so that was nice for added privacy, deterring bigger animals and my son loved exploring it. We can't wait to go back and visit again. Great area!
LegendCampground Review:
This is our favorite drive-up campsite in the Uintas just because of the amount there is to do in the area! Nearby by is the namesake lake for not only the campground but the Highway as well. It is a gorgeous lake with views of both Bald Mountain to the west and Hayden peak to the northeast. Each year at least a thousand rainbow trout are stocked with numerous other trout including tiger and brook. We've had good luck fishing there with a classic bubble and fly and other lures like a Jake lure or a spinner.
As for the actual campground there are over 60 sites of which all of them will fill on a summer weekend so get there early!. If you are camping during the week, however, you can still find some solitude as the parties will be a little more spaced out but again no solitude like you can find backpacking only 1/2 mile from most trail heads. Each campground has a picnic table and fire ring, while some also have corrals for livestock. Vault toilets are interspersed throughout the campsites.
Some specifics about things to do in the area include hiking for a little bit on the Highline Trail at the east end of the campground. This trail spans the entire spine of the Uintas from west to east or vice versa. Which is uinique in itself because the Uintas are the tallest east west mountain range in the Lower 48. Most people that take the trail take the ridge line through to Kings Peak and out Painters Basin by Atwood Lake. Very close by is also a great climbing area known as the Cobrazone. It contains easy to intermediate trad and sport routes with an approach sport route that lands you on top of a large ledge, "The Cobrazone", which gets you access to the rest of the routes!
Product Review:
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, we occasionally to get products to test! While at Mirror Lake Campground we tested the Chicken Fried Rice freeze-dried meal by Mountain House from their 5-day emergency meal kit. We ate the meal off a point on the east side of the lake while fishing during one of our days there.
Chicken Fried Rice:
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As they have been in business since 1969 Mountain House definitely delivers a quality product and even if Fried Rice isn't your flavor, we're pretty sure you'll be able to find something you like, as long as you're a meat eater. Unfortunately there's not many vegetarian options
Chicken Fried Rice: 4/5 Tastes great, more of a side than entree
ScoutWe spent this past Friday night at this dispersed campground. While the grounds are beautiful, it was extremely noisy with Harding going on all night by the Lakeshore. It was extremely noisy with all of the power equipment on and near the lake, including ATVs, generators, speed boats. If you were looking for peace and quiet, I would move away from the Lakeshore and Camp on the road going out. The road going out is quite rough and has about mile and a half of pretty bad washboard and is sandy in some spots as well
RangerMinutes away from lots of activities. This campground is secluded in Ashley National Forest with tons to do. From hiking to fishing to playing in the Gorge you’ll enjoy this location day and night. The night sky was amazing for meteor showers.
Dispersed camping options near Fort Bridger, Wyoming provide access to the Uinta Mountains and Flaming Gorge Reservoir at elevations between 6,000-8,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. Fall brings cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and vibrant foliage, particularly in late September through mid-October.
Hiking trails: Access numerous trails from Swift Creek Campground where the Swift Creek trail "ascends quickly" with "great views and a plethora of lakes within a short distance," according to Alan B. The Yellowstone trail offers a different experience, going "through a dense tunnel of forest for quite a few miles."
Wildlife viewing: Visit the Flaming Gorge area where you can spot various species. At Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp, Samuel G. notes the peninsula location provides "simply stunning" views, and another camper mentions "the little island in the middle has an eagles nest and some antelope on it."
Lake activities: Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming at Mirror Lake where Dennis A. reports: "Lake you can canoe, kayak no motorized crafts allowed. Fishing and swimming in the lake." The lake also features "a well kept trail around" it according to Sarah E., making it accessible for all skill levels.
Secluded spots: Campers appreciate privacy at Carmel Campground. Greg L. notes it has "actual large trees for shade" unlike other nearby campgrounds. Justin B. adds it's "secluded in Ashley National Forest with tons to do" and "the night sky was amazing for meteor showers."
Lake access: Many campers value waterfront sites. At Jug Hollow Road, SpentBrassOffroad B. explains: "The entire area is dispersed camping with spots on hills overlooking the lake or down shoreside. The entire area is accessible for camping. I didn't see any spots that didn't look lake accessible."
Fishing opportunities: Good fishing draws many visitors. At Sheep Creek Bay, Elizabeth G. states: "My family has been camping here for 29 years!!! It our favorite spot in the lake!!!" At Swift Creek, James M. notes it's "great for fly fishing" though "water is limited."
Weather considerations: High elevation means rapid weather changes. At Mirror Lake, Sarah E. advises: "With the high elevation make sure to bring plenty of layers. Nonetheless there are some great hammock trees."
Road conditions: Access roads to some sites can be challenging. Margaret T. warns about Jug Hollow: "Lots of expansive soil. Impassable when wet. Our 2 wheel drive van got stuck in muck. Jeep pulled it out luckily." Lin similarly notes "The access road is dirt, with ruts and rocks. Tricky when wet. Scout before deciding to go down it."
Noise levels: Expect varying noise levels at dispersed sites. Lori S. reports about Jug Hollow: "It was extremely noisy with all of the power equipment on and near the lake, including ATVs, generators, speed boats." Lin adds: "Generators tear through the silence of the night. Bring ear plugs!"
Kid-friendly activities: Mirror Lake offers activities for all ages. Michelle L. shares: "My 3 year old son had such a blast exploring, bug hunting, star gazing and of course marshmallow toasting and just sitting around a big campfire."
ADA accessible sites: Some campgrounds offer accessible options. Michelle L. notes at Mirror Lake: "We camped in an ADA camp spot for my husband and even though it was close to the bathrooms, we never got that nasty pit toilet aroma that you tend to smell with pit toilets."
Choosing campsites: For equestrian camping near Fort Bridger, Wyoming, select sites carefully. At Lost Dog FS012 Dispersed, D R. advises there are "places along the road to pull off and boondock, with great sunrise and sunset views" but Suzie cautions "We were looking for a spot with our camper and drove back this road but did not see many places to pull off."
Boat access camping: RVers with boats should consider Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp. Lisa W. recommends: "If you are in an RV with a boat and enjoy blacktop camping, this is the place to be. Close to the boat ramp, easy access. When we are with my elderly family who need to be stable we stay here."
Limited amenities: Be prepared for basic services at most sites. Greg L. describes Sheep Creek Bay as having "just 4-5 spots on blacktop for TTs and RVs, one tiny spot for a lone tenter. No shade and big toy hauler TTs seem to hog the area. $13/$6.50 senior, NO WATER no cell signal."
Site selection for horse trailers: For those seeking equestrian camping near Fort Bridger, be aware most campgrounds have minimal horse facilities. At Jug Hollow Road, the dirt access road features challenging conditions that require careful navigation with larger trailers.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Fort Bridger, WY is Mirror Lake - Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.
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