Fishing and paddling enthusiasts will find New Fork Lake Group Campground positioned within Bridger National Forest, though accessing the water requires navigating rough road conditions. The rocky approach road demands high clearance vehicles, making RV access challenging despite the 30-foot length allowance. This group campground sits away from the immediate lakeshore, unlike other New Fork area campgrounds that offer direct water access.
The campground features a mix of open grassy areas and sites tucked back among aspen and fir trees for shade. Fire rings come cleaned out and equipped with movable grates, while pit toilets remain consistently clean according to visitor reports. "Had a nice path down to the lake," notes Kristin T., though campers should plan for no potable water or trash service on-site. The day-use area provides lake access for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Operating from mid-May through late August at $35 per night, the campground requires reservations and prohibits pets. Late summer brings Boy Scout groups to the area, increasing activity levels. Road conditions vary seasonally, with some visitors in standard vehicles managing the access while others recommend four-wheel drive capabilities.
For those wanting immediate lakefront camping, New Fork Lake Campground — Bridger Teton National Forest sits just 0.2 miles southwest with direct water access.
Description
Overview
Located just 24 miles north of Pinedale, New Fork Group Campground includes large picnic tables, BBQ stands, a fire ring, and a double vault toilet for your large party needs. Just a short hike away is New Fork Lake, which offers great boating, canoeing and swimming. Anglers fish for kokanee salmon, brook, lake and rainbow trout. A boat ramp is located approximately one mile from the group site. There is no drinking water available and proper food storage is required.
Recreation
The 1,070-acre New Fork Lake offers great boating, canoeing and swimming. Anglers fish for kokanee salmon and brook, lake and rainbow trout. A large cement boat ramp is located a mile and a half from the campground, at the lake's northwestern shore. New Fork Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the entrance to the neighboring Narrows Campground (2.5 miles away). The trail provides back country access through New Fork Canyon into the Bridger Wilderness, and connects with several other trails. Horse corrals are located at the trailhead.
Facilities
The campground's large group site can accommodate up to 150 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills, two bear boxes for food storage, and a double vault toilet. Garbage service is located just outside of the group site on the main Forest Service road. Drinking water is not available.
Natural Features
The group site lies in a grassy meadow surrounded by lodgepole pine trees, which provide only very limited shade. As there is no traditional defined parking area, the group site allows for informal camping, gatherings and family affairs.
Nearby Attractions
Pinedale is 24 miles from the site and is the nearest full-service community.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundNew Fork Lake Group Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Pinedale, take U.S. Highway 191 northwest 6 miles. Turn north onto State Highway 352 and travel just over 14 miles. Turn east onto New Fork Lake Road, which is gravel, and travel almost 4 miles to the campground.
Address
PO BOX 220
29 E. FREMONT LAKE RD
Pinedale, WY 82941
Coordinates
43.083056 N
109.965556 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 3 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 38 min from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 47 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 47 min from Ogden, UT
