Shad G.

Eagle Mountain, UT

Joined April 2019

Off the beaten path

This was a great place for us to put a group together.  The sites could accommodate trailers over 40ft with ease.  We had easy access to some of the OHV trails in the area but had to drive to some of the main ones back near Vernal.  The clubhouse was nice and clean, and the sites were great.  We had one of the premium sites that was right along the river, and it was a gorgeous view.  The sites were deep and wide and we had no problem backing into the site.  It fit our trailer, truck, and SxS vehicles.  There isn't much shade at all since the RV resort is new and still growing trees.

The biggest complaint that I had about the sites was the taste of the water.  We had to buy bottled water because we couldn't stand the taste of the tap water even though it went through a filter.

Great place, but terrible road

We loved everything about this place.  The sites are in great condition and very clean.  The flush toilets were a plus.  It is a little bit of a jaunt to get to the lake, but it is worth going to for fishing, kayaking, paddleboards, or swimming.  There are several ATV/OHV trails in the area.  The camp hosts said that we could have our SxS in the campground as long as it was street legal, and they didn't charge me an extra vehicle fee.  The two things that made this review 4 stars is the dirt road is a washboard mess.  Basically, had to roll in 4-wheel drive in the lowest gear or I would have been shaken off the side.  The second were all the cows that are allowed to graze through the campground.

Secluded Campground

This was a great place to get away from the normal day to day.  The lake is pretty low due to the drought, but we had a great time enjoying the water from the shore.  We brought kayaks and paddleboards and the water was perfect.  The campground was very clean including the bathrooms.  We saw several deer throughout the day.  There are a few hiking trails and they offer horse rides as well.  The Moon Lake Lodge has some cabins that you can stay in and they have a nice little store that has some essentials there including ice cream.  Lots of shade and trees for hammocks.  The bugs were pretty bad.  Gnats that would bite and leave some pretty big welts.  Bring plenty of bug spray.

Amazing views

This is a great campground with great views overlooking the lake.  I will warn you that the dirt road up to the campground is pretty steep and long so make sure you put it in a low gear and go slower to avoid overheating if you are pulling a heavy load.  The access to ATV/UTV trails is right from the campground.  There is zero cell service and if you need anything at all, you have to drive back down to Beaver, UT where there is a small grocery store.

There is a lot of shade on the campsites closer to the main road.  The sites closest to the water didn't seem to have as much shade.  The campsites are on a hill side so you have to walk uphill back to your site if you go to the lake.  Lots of trees for hammocks too.

Great new RV park with Excellent hosts!

This is a great new RV Park that has only been open for 1 year.  The spaces are wide and long and can accommodate some pretty lengthy rigs.  The great part for us was that it is accessible to the Paiute trail system within minutes.  Jordan was an amazing host and I don't believe I have met anyone more friendly.  Take some time and stop by the red barn and get some BYU creamery ice cream for yourself.

First to Review
Nice place with easy access to the trails

Great RV park with full hookups. We were here during the off-season so it wasn’t crowded at all. This is located just before you get to the city. There are some pretty strict rules with dogs, sewer lines, and washing UTVs/ATVs in your site. However, the camp is very clean so it appears the rules are working. Read them in detail before you book so they don’t come as a surprise when you arrive. The only thing I didn’t love is that you don’t get to reserve a specific site. They assign one to you when you arrive. It was fine for us because there wasn’t really anyone here, but I don’t know how it would work out if they were busy.

There are access to the trails right from the campground and the owners are very knowledgeable about the trails that you should ride given the amount of time you are staying. The sites are wide and long enough to accommodate your tow rig, trailer, and SxS and they don’t charge an extra vehicle fee for the SxS.

Mountain View Camping

We stayed at the Mountain View campground. I was glad I had a back-in site around the edge of the loop. I loved the view. The pull through sites in the middle were super close together that left little room for slide outs and entry/exit from the trailers unless you were in the end. Each site has a pavilion and fire ring. They don’t allow tents on the grass, but a handful had a tent pad so make sure you check the site listing to determine if it will allow a tent. We had water hookups and access to 20/30/50 electricity. No sewer available in the site, but they do have a dump station. The campsite had a shower building and vault toilet locations around the loop. There were even 3-4 cabins that you could rent (they looked similar to those at a KOA I have seen before). We enjoyed our stay and the temperature was great. Could use more trees. The back in drive way was 60 ft in length.

So pretty, but…

This campground is very remote. There are pit toilets, but no water so you have to bring your own in. Also, you have to haul out your garbage since there aren’t any dumpsters onsite. The campground is in great shape and well taken care of. I love that the sites will accommodate more than one vehicle and family per site. The campground is right on a main access road for OHV’s to drive up to Skyline Drive which is good if that’s what you are there for. If not, the noise and traffic of those groups might be annoying for you especially on the weekends. Choose a campsite that off of the main road. The ponds are great for kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing.

Good public campground

Camped here over Memorial Day and surprisingly it wasn’t too crowded. The sites are averagely spaced out. Not squished together like a KOA. There isn’t a lot of shade so bring a canopy or something. Some sites have a shelter over the table but ours did not. The view of the lake is great and it is pretty close to get somewhere where you can go for a swim, fish, or launch a kayak or paddle board. They have a marina if you forget some basic camping gear or need some fishing supplies.

There are ATV/UTV trails in the area. The reservation says no ATV’s or OHV’s in the campground, but you can have them trailered or in the campground if it is street legal. You just have to pay an extra car fee.

Dark Sky Delivers

We visited the campsite in June which was super hot, but the campsite was perfect. We loved the space that we had between sites. Too many RV parks have you camping on top of each other, but this place gave plenty of room. They have a cute little dog park, a zip line for little kiddos, a dig site where you can dig for bones and other things, a terrace patio with places to sit and visit, showers, laundry, and options to rent jeeps or bikes onsite. The camp host, Rick, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Great place to stay

Came for a weekend getaway. The park was very clean and beautiful with the fall colors. The camp hosts were great. The Portneuf River runs right through the campground. You are about a 5-10 minute walk from the main town including the hot pools. Those pools are super relaxing and I would recommend going first thing in the morning before it gets crowded. I was impressed with the campground itself. All the hookups worked perfectly.

Get Reservations

Nice campground next to Washington Lake. The scenery can’t be beat. Great little lake for fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, etc. and there really is no shortage of fun. The campground is very crowded on the weekends and there is a sign that says they aren’t taking walk-ins currently.

We hiked to Shadow Lake, Rock Lake, Azure Lake, and Haystack lake. Beautiful scenery and the weather was perfect.

Beautiful Destination

I have backpacked in the Uintas for several years and have driven past this lake many times, but never stayed there. I am glad we did.

The good:

  1. Campsites are well kept.
  2. Hiking trails around the lake and from the campground take you to some beautiful places. We backpacked one night to Bonnie Lake.
  3. Fish are stocked so the fishing is good.
  4. Kayaking and canoeing are great in this lake.
  5. No cell service.
  6. Cooler temperatures. About 20 degrees cooler than the Salt Lake Valley.

The not so good:

  1. Crowded on the weekends especially.
  2. The campsites are closer together than I normally like.
  3. People don’t take great care of the area. Lots of trash, fishing garbage, dead fish people leave, etc.
  4. Pit toilets could be cleaned and maintained more frequently.
Great Campsites

We have camped here several times. It is a perfect spot for launching a boat. The marina at the launch has a nice little store and offers gas for boats. It is close to the dam so you can spend some time at the dam doing a tour or there are great spots underneath the bridge to hang out and swim, cliff jump, or fish.

Campground is very well taken care of especially given that this is highly used.

From the reservation site:

  • $25/night for a single unit and$50/night for a double unit 

  • Showers are open to non-campers for a fee of$4. 

  • Sanitation station is open for a fee of$6. 

  • Potable water is available. 

  • The single site fee covers the cost of 1 vehicle. Each single site's maximum capacity is 2 vehicles. 

  • There will be an extra vehicle fee for the second vehicle collected on site. 2 vehicles= 1 sleeping unit(trailer, pop-up, pickup camper, RV, etc)+ 1 passenger vehicle or 2 passenger vehicles. 

  • There is not room for 2 sleeping units.

3rd Time

This is our third year in a row at this campground. The only reason I can’t give it 5 stars is because they still haven’t fixed the water and you have to bring in your own. The campground is well maintained and super clean. The new camp host on the first loop is great. We went a little earlier than we normally do and the water was a little higher so there were limited spots to hang out on the shoreline.

There is a hiking trail right from the campground that is beautiful. It follows a creek all the way and eventually ends up over into the Crystal Lake area.

Hidden little campground

I didn’t know this existed until I went with the scouts and one of the scouts mentioned his family had camped there. If you are looking to get away to a quick little area, this is a great place to go. However, because it is so close, it fills up fast.

It is close to Bridal Veil Falls, the Provo River trail (often frequented by skateboards), the Provo River for fishing, or lots of hiking nearby. The campground is covered with large shady trees. Reservations are recommended.

Easy access to Timp and Scout Falls

This campground provides easy access to one of the best hikes. Mt Timpanogous provides some stellar views of the backcountry and the valley below. On the way, stop and checkout Scout Falls. Early in the summer the falls comes pretty heavy because of the runoff. Pets are allowed but only on leash.

The campground is well maintained but gets a lot of traffic in and out because of the hikers driving to the parking lot. OHV riders will love the scenery and trails it provides just above the campground spot.

Close to a lake and Timp caves

Great little spot just above Tibble Fork reservoir. They recently finished construction on the reservoir so there is plenty to do there. You can fish, kayak, paddle board, swim, etc just beware that the weekends and holidays bring out lots of people and beach space fills up really fast.

The campground is very clean and easy access to vault toilets and water. There are plenty of trees for shady spots. Not all sites will fit the length of a trailer, but most will.

Little oasis

I found Joe’s Valley reservoir on a Facebook group and I hadn’t ever heard of it. After seeing the pictures, my family decided to give it a shot and we were not disappointed. The drive up along the river is so beautiful. It is a little narrow, but there was some equipment out so it appeared they were working on the road and fixing it up. Take it slow with the big rigs.

My kids loved the water despite the wind throughout the day. There were a fair amount of people boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking, etc around the shoreline near the marina, but I didn’t feel it was too crowded at all.

We camped in site 49 which is a double site. The site has two picnic tables and a double wide parking pad. Trees are limited except with the sites on the rim starting with number 7.

I would definitely come back.

Great campsite close to home

This is a great campsite that is not a long drive from home.  We have come here several times.  Because it is a short drive for a lot of people, you tend to have to make a reservation or get there earlier in the week to find a spot.  They also have some pretty good group sites that take reservations.  

The canyon doesn't allow dogs because it is a protected watershed.  There are a couple of great hikes nearby including silver lake that has a boardwalk that you can walk around.  On the north side of that like is a trailhead that takes you up above the lake to Twin Lakes reservoir.  It is a steeper climb, but really pretty.