The campgrounds near Lonetree, Wyoming offer limited designated horse facilities based on the available data. While several campgrounds accommodate pets and outdoor recreation, none explicitly advertise horse corrals or specialized equestrian amenities. Dollar Lake Campsites permits horse access with several reviewers noting they reached the area via horseback. Located approximately 8 miles from the parking area on a walk-in or horse-ride-in only trail, this campground serves as a popular base for those heading to Kings Peak. The hike features small stream crossings where riders can water their horses, with established sites containing fire pits already constructed.
Spring Creek Road Dispersed Camping and Jug Hollow Road Dispersed Camp provide free camping options with the flexibility that benefits horse owners. These areas allow for adequate spacing between campsites, offering privacy for those traveling with horses and trailers. Jug Hollow Road features spacious camping spots on hills overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir or down by the shoreline, though the area is open range land where cattle frequently pass through. The road conditions can become challenging when wet, with expansive soil creating impassable conditions for vehicles. Horse owners should note that neither location offers dedicated equestrian facilities such as corrals or designated horse trailer parking.
"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."
$7 - $13 / night
"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."
"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!!!"
"Easy access from the main highway, lots of spots to camp right on the waters edge."
"Got a spot right in the edge of the water. Very private could not see or hear anyone else. Beautiful, clean camping area."
"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."
$28 - $84 / night
"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 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."
"It has very secluded spots tucked in the trees. You don't hear the highway traffic even at closer spots to the road. There are endless options for sites."
"Close to the lake. A couple small cabins possibly for rent?"
"Long drive back into the forest but it is well worth it. We were the only people camping here for two days and it was beautiful."
"Camping spots are to close to each other. Bathrooms located in the campground and by the boat dock are kept clean. Short walk to the lake. Great fishing!"
"Campground Review: East Park is a great campground located right next to the lake. They have several bathroom facilities. Graveled road and sites available for RV or tents."
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.
LegendSmall primitive campground. Free, 9 sites, #10 is a group site. One vault toilet, no water or trash. No cell signal. Most sites are small back in, but a few are pull thru for larger trailers. Group area #10:seems popular with horse groups so lots of horse poop and flies. Oak Park lake is a draw down water source below so was not very scenic. Long gravel FS roads to get here.
TravelerWe found this place by chance a couple summers ago when all the campgrounds were packed this one was vacant and absolutely breathtaking. Now we are back again and couldn't be more excited. This dispersed campground is one to check out. It has very secluded spots tucked in the trees. You don't hear the highway traffic even at closer spots to the road. There are endless options for sites. In the summer they do drive cattle through this spot so be mindful that you may hear horses, riders, dogs, and mooing. Also it's fair to note they don't clean up after themselves. It is still worth it.
I do want to note that if you have a low clearance vehicle you must go SLOOOWWW. The road is pretty washed out and has plenty of rocks that will take your oil pan as a souvenir. If you have flipped the axel on your rig I'm sure it would be no problem bringing it down this road and you'd have space to flip around if needed. Tent camping offers more options in this location as there is plenty of grassy spots to put up your tents for a nice rest. Please keep this spot as wild as it is while I write this. Pack it in and pack it OUT. This spot is wild and deserves to stay that way.
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.
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.
ScoutLove love love this campground. Clean campground, clean bathrooms, and fire pits. Love the lake and hiking trails close by!
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.
ScoutIt's a nice spot. Plenty of space. There are a ton of off-road people but not too bad
LegendNice little campground. Camping spots are to close to each other. Bathrooms located in the campground and by the boat dock are kept clean. Short walk to the lake. Great fishing! Although I would recommend that you go over by the dam for the best fishing. The fish are stocked and its kinda neat to watch the trucks unload them on the boat dock. Campground is usually pretty full every weekend
Dispersed camping sites around Lonetree, Wyoming offer options for equestrians at elevations between 5,000-10,000 feet throughout the Ashley National Forest. The area experiences wide temperature ranges, with summer highs in the 80s and overnight lows dropping into the 40s even in July. Camping access varies significantly based on seasonal conditions, with many high-elevation roads impassable until late June.
Paddleboarding and fishing at Flaming Gorge: Spring Creek Road Dispersed Camping provides direct water access with multiple waterfront sites. "We took our paddle boards out every day. The wind picked up in the afternoons, too hard to paddle, but we walked along the shore and found some lovely rocks. Fishing in the early morning was a win," notes Teresa S. from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge.
Hiking the Swift Creek Trail: The Swift Creek Campground serves as an excellent basecamp for ambitious hikers. "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," explains Alan B. from Swift Creek. The trail provides access toward Kings Peak with approximately 40 miles round-trip.
Lake activities at Mirror Lake: The clear alpine waters offer non-motorized boating options. "Lake is gorgeous and fishing is good. Canoe and kayak, hiking, bike, kids love it, adults love it," shares Lisa W. about Mirror Lake. The 2.1-mile trail encircling the lake provides accessible recreation for all ability levels.
Remote waterfront camping: Jug Hollow Road offers solitude on Flaming Gorge. "There was not another single soul at this campsite while I was here. At the end of a peninsula into the flaming gorge reservoir, this spot is simply stunning. Huge spots and great views," reports Samuel G. from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp.
High elevation forest settings: Meadow Park Dispersed Camping provides secluded wooded sites. "We found this place by chance a couple summers ago when all the campgrounds were packed this one was vacant and absolutely breathtaking. This dispersed campground has very secluded spots tucked in the trees. You don't hear the highway traffic even at closer spots to the road," shares Tyrinn B. from Meadow Park Dispersed Camping.
Geological features and wildlife viewing: The Sheep Creek canyon loop road near Carmel Campground offers distinctive red rock formations. "The camp ground is nice they have outhouse style bathrooms and picnic tables and lots of trees and close to the creek so that is relaxing and helps you fall asleep fast at night," says Brad B. Nearby, "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."
Primitive conditions at dispersed sites: Most equestrian camping areas near Lonetree lack dedicated facilities. "Long gravel FS roads to get here. Small primitive campground. Free, 9 sites, #10 is a group site. One vault toilet, no water or trash," reports Greg L. about Oaks Park Campground.
Weather and seasonal limitations: High Uinta sites have short seasons. "We went for our first family vacation and we had a great time. We went up over Labor Day weekend so it was chilly and we did get some rain," Michelle L. shares about Mirror Lake - Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest.
Road condition awareness: Access to remote sites requires preparation. "The road that leads to this dispersed camping is dirt and quite bumpy but no holes," notes Petr K. about Spring Creek. For Meadow Park, "if you have a low clearance vehicle you must go SLOOOWWW. The road is pretty washed out and has plenty of rocks that will take your oil pan as a souvenir."
Choose sites with water recreation: Sheep Creek Bay provides convenient boat access. "This is a sectioned off section of the parking lot at the boat ramp where 4ish RVs can park/camp. While the camping isn't much, it is right at the boat ramp/launch which is super convenient," explains Mark F.
Select established campgrounds for amenities: Carmel Campground offers essential facilities. "Heading South from Manila, Utah on Hwy 44 takes you to the Sheep creek Geological loop. 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," notes Glen B.
Look for fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access. "The fishing was good even though I only went one day due to crowds," reports Michelle L. about Mirror Lake. For equestrian camping with kids, the fishing opportunities provide alternative activities when not riding.
Road access considerations: Check road conditions before bringing horse trailers. "Long drive back into the forest but it is well worth it. If you drive past the main designated camping area to the left there are several campsites that are larger," advises Natalie B. about Oaks Park.
Space for trailers and corrals: Jug Hollow offers room for equestrian setups. "The entire area is dispersed camping with spots on hills overlooking the lake or down shoreside. It is an open range location, so expect to wake up to cattle in the area or passing through your site if you're down by the water," shares SpentBrassOffroad B.
Plan for seasonal challenges: Expansive soils create hazards for vehicles and trailers. "Lots of expansive soil. Impassable when wet. Our 2 wheel drive van got stuck in muck. Open range means lots of cow pies," warns Margaret T. about Jug Hollow Road dispersed camping, an important consideration for horse owners planning to camp.
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