U.S. Forest Service · Wasatch National Forest · UT

Sulphur Campground

ReservableOut of season, no booking; January 29 opens May 29.
Book on recreation.govWe make nothing when you book
Right now
Nobody has saidNo season, no closure, no bookings to read
A night
$25.96–$50.13Across the site types the agency prices
Sites
2421 on recreation.gov
38 ftLongest rig
9,100 ftElevation
258 ftWater · Hayden Fork
19.1 miE of Oakley, UT
0%Tree cover

The place

the agency’s own description · what’s there · 14 notices

In the agency’s own words

Sulphur Campground is located 39 miles from Evanston, Wyoming, just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway at the confluence of Stillwater Fork and Hayden River. Numerous hiking, biking, horse and ATV trails crisscross this beautiful region. Keep reading

Recreation

Fishing is very popular on the waterways. Canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed via several trails along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. A short trail can be accessed from the campground leading to Bourbon Lake.

Facilities

The facility has 15 single family sites and 5 double family sites that come equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. One group site is available, which accommodates up to 25 people. This site has 3 large picnic tables, a large fire ring with benches and parking areas. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. Water is available, but may be limited. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Natural Features

Sulphur Campground sits at an elevation of 9,100 feet. Pines and aspens provide limited shade, and summer wildflowers dot the area. The Hayden Fork of the Bear River runs next to the campground. These and other streams lead to numerous high alpine lakes and fishing holes, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

The 65-mile Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains.

Charges & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping 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. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

What the agency tells you

Rule

This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives

Rule

Water is limited; bring your own supply, including drinking water, as the spring is unreliable This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

Rule

Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dog by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per site Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife

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Rule

Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 10pm Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the site boundaries Max occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day after your arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground, ATVs must be trailered to an ATV area 4 miles away Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks, discharging of firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed No boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

Rule

There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

Rule

Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

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First Come First Served (FF) sites For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground the day you plan to check-in Availability cannot be predicted Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays fill more quickly To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

Rule

Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood -$9

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If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

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Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date will not be refunded Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm time the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

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For more info on visiting Bear Country visit wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

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Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest For more info, call Evanston/Mtn View Ranger District at 307-789-3194 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

Rule

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here

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Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party

Read them on the agency’s own page →

Tents and rigs

Sites
24 · 1 tent-only, 1 group
Hookups
None
Longest rig
38 ft
Accessible sites
None listed
Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed, barring fire bans
Shade
Every site
Source: Recreation.gov campsite records · Aug 23, 2026

Facilities

Toilets
Vault Toilets
“…ring with benches and parking areas. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. Water is…”
Drinking water
Yes
“…and garbage service are provided. Water is available, but may be limited. A campground host is located…”
Camp host
On site
recreation.gov lists “Host”

Around the campground

On the water
Lake, River, Creek
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife viewing
Night sky · 292nd darkest of 458 in UT
Bortle 3
Source: Recreation.gov activity records · Aug 23, 2026

No reading yet, book on recreation.gov

recreation.gov lists 21 of the 24 campsites the agency files here. The rest aren’t on its booking system, so a reservation won’t get you one.

No availability snapshot inside the last 36 hours, so this page draws nothing rather than ageing a reading into fiction.

Booking windowOut of seasonOut of season, no booking. On January 29, 2027 at 10 AM ET, availability opens through May 29, 2027.recreation.govAdd to calendar (.ics)
Max stay14 nights2-night minimum on weekendsthe facility record
A night$25.96–$50.13plus $8 to reserve, once per bookingthe agency’s rate schedule
A weekend$59.92–$108.26DerivedFriday and Saturday, everything includedours, from the lines above
If plans change$10 to cancel$10 to change a reservation; this campground publishes its own terms toorecreation.gov’s schedule
Runs itU.S. Forest ServiceBooked through recreation.govthe agency’s record
Watch for a cancellation

Full? Watch it.

One email when a night opens, plus More Than Just Parks dispatches. Unsubscribe any time.

We read recreation.gov once an hour, at 40 minutes past, and write the first time a site in your window is free for the nights you asked for.

Scanners that check every few minutes exist, and most of them charge. This one is free, it reads the same calendar, and it won’t always be first.

Free forever, no booking kickbacks.
Tell me when the season opens

Watch for the season to open

One email when the season goes on sale, plus More Than Just Parks dispatches. Unsubscribe any time.

We check once an hour, at 40 minutes past, and write the first time the agency has that season on sale.

Scanners that check every few minutes exist, and most of them charge. This one is free, it reads the same calendar, and it won’t always be first.

We’ll write once, when the season that starts Sat, May 29 2027 is open for booking.

Free forever, no booking kickbacks.
Book on recreation.gov

We make nothing when you book. The link goes straight to the government.

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What you actually pay

The sign priceU.S. Forest Service
A night, per site$25.96–$50.13
Standard Nonelectric$25.96
Tent Only Nonelectric$25.96
Standard Nonelectric - Double Site$50.13
Group area, a night$72.50
These are next season’s rates, May 29, 2027 to Sep 20, 2027. The campground is between seasons now.
The booking feerecreation.gov
Reservation fee, booked online$8
One fee per reservation, however many nights you book, and it’s non-refundable. $9 if you book by phone, $3 in person.
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.
What this campground addsits own record
Extra vehicleSee the note

“Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 15 single sites - $29.00 , capacity - 8 people 5 double sites - $56.00 , capacity - 16 people 1 group site - $81.00 , capacity - 25 people Day Use - $15.00 Extra Ve…” · the U.S. Forest Service’s own fee record

What a stay costs
One nightDerived$33.96–$58.13
A weekend, Friday and SaturdayDerived$59.92–$108.26

Derived by CAMPANAC: the agency’s published rates for this season, $25.96–$50.13 a night, plus one $8 recreation.gov reservation fee for the booking. A weekend here means Friday and Saturday night, booked once. Optional charges (an extra vehicle, a second tent, a dump-station fee) are listed separately and aren’t in this total.

If your plans changerecreation.gov
Change fee, moving to dates outside your booking$10
Cancellation fee$10
Cancelling the day before, or the day of$10 + your first night
No-show$20 + your first night

“Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees - Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. - Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservat…” · this campground’s own no-show terms

Who keeps the booking fee

The agency’s own policy text says the reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee are “retained by the reservation service contractor”, and that a campground concessionaire will decline to refund them because “they did not receive these fees”. Recreation.gov is run under contract by Booz Allen Hamilton. What share of your booking fee the contractor keeps isn’t published in any federal dataset we can read, so we print no number for it. Our reporting on the contract →

How we know this receipt · 7

rules read Sep 9, 2026 · rates Oct 1, 2026 · How we know all this

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The sites

25 records · which ones have room · the site map

The sites, ranked

from 21 mapped sites
119 ftbetween you and the next site, typically
Least room017 65 ft019 65 ft021 69 ft

All 25 records

22 of 25 records located
Standard19Tent only1Group1Host pad1
SleepsTakes aUp to

Toilet distances are OpenStreetMap’s, measured for 22 of the 25 sites listed. A site with no reading is unknown, never far.

The price is derived by CAMPANAC, not published per site: the per-night rate this campground publishes for each site’s own site type. 24 of the 25 sites listed carry one, and a site whose type has no published rate sits out of the price rather than being called free.

S&PDouble S&Ptype not stated35 ft$25.96–$72.50
S&PGroup S&Ptype not stated35 ft$25.96–$72.50
S&PSingle S&Ptype not stated35 ft$25.96–$72.50
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND001standard nonelectric35 ft187 ft282 ft404 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND002standard nonelectric35 ft119 ft189 ft222 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND003standard nonelectric35 ft119 ft88 ft218 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND004standard nonelectric35 ft165 ft352 ft279 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND005 HOSThost pad35 ft315 ft104 ft$25.96–$72.50
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND006standard nonelectric35 ft194 ft282 ft80 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND007standard nonelectric35 ft123 ft174 ft255 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND008standard nonelectric30 ft102 ft254 ft242 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND009tent only nonelectric20 ft73 ft153 ft247 ft$25.96
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric35 ft73 ft120 ft213 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND011standard nonelectric38 ft121 ft284 ft125 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND012standard nonelectric24 ft141 ft195 ft91 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND013standard nonelectric35 ft158 ft205 ft275 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND014standard nonelectric35 ft86 ft216 ft433 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND015standard nonelectric35 ft86 ft220 ft517 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND016standard nonelectric35 ft139 ft104 ft523 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND017standard nonelectric35 ft65 ft224 ft302 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND018standard nonelectric35 ft107 ft120 ft372 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND019standard nonelectric35 ft65 ft229 ft259 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND020standard nonelectric35 ft114 ft248 ft239 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND021standard nonelectric35 ft69 ft298 ft193 ft$25.96–$50.13
SULPHUR CAMPGROUND022group standard nonelectric35 ft206 ft392 ft113 ft$72.50

The agency files 1 more record here that isn’t a site for the night. It names it a host pad. It’s in the table above, marked for what it is, and it isn’t counted as a site.

Getting there

the map and the coordinate · the agency’s directions · the phone number
Coordinate40.78873, -110.88496
The phoneEVANSTON-MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT 307-789-3194 OR UTAH
The agency’s pageOfficial page ↗

Where it is

Getting there

From Evanston, Wyoming, take Utah Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) south for 39 miles. Sulphur Campground is on the west side of the highway.

From Kamas, Utah, take Center Street east. It becomes Utah Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Travel about 40 miles. There will be a sign for Sulphur Campground, which is on the west side of the road.

The weather

the next four days · the thirty-year normal

Next four days, and the thirty-year normal

Forecast

Today55°Sunny
Tonight32°Mostly Clear
Sunday52°Mostly Sunny11% rain
Sunday Night32°Partly Cloudy9% rain

NWS forecast for Oakley, UT

Typical weather

Typical October night 31°F, day 50°F.

Coldest month of the year: typical December night 15°F, below freezing. Bring a bag rated colder than that, and expect ice in the water bottle.

80°32°10°

Daily high and lowDays with 0.10 in or more

A normal is the 1991-2020 average for the month, not a forecast: about half of all Julys are colder than the July line. The seven-day forecast above answers the other question.

Measured at: ALTA, UT (USC00420072), 42 miles away and 390 ft lower

The land, and who answers for it

what threatens it · who answers for it

Roadless country, and what’s coming for it

Roadless
Lakes121,967 acres · 9 mi · inventoried roadless area

You’re camping on ground somebody wants. We track the threats and the comment deadlines.

Who answers for this land

Mike Kennedy, official portrait

Sulphur Campground is in Utah’s 3rd congressional district. Its representative, Mike Kennedy (R), votes on the laws that decide what happens to this land. Public-lands grade so far: F. See every public-lands vote →

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How we know

every fact on this page, and where it came from
Right now: U.S. Forest Service publishes no season and no closure for this campground, and it takes no bookings we can read. That’s a gap in the record and not a locked gate: the number below is the only way to be sure.
Cell signal: the Forest Service’s own campground description, read as text by CAMPANAC. None of this is a measurement. It’s what the land manager published about the place, and phones, carriers and weather all disagree with each other; treat it as a warning, not a promise.