Public Land Camping

UPPER STILLWATER

DUCHESNE, UTManaged by FS

Things to Do

CampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, UPPER STILLWATER accommodates recreational vehicles up to 30 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Popular activities at this location include Camping, Fishing, Hiking, and Horseback riding. The campground's proximity to DUCHESNE offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Utah region.

Located in DUCHESNE, Utah, UPPER STILLWATER provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands.

About this place

Overview Upper Stillwater Campground is located below its namesake reservoir in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Rock Creek Trail.Recreation The Rock Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region.

Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing. To access the reservoir, visitors must hike in; The road to the reservoir is not currently open to vehicle traffic. Facilities The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 32 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills, a campfire ring, three tent pads and RV parking. Single and double-family sites are available as well, each with a picnic table and campfire ring.

Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site. A dump station is located 3 miles away at Yellowpine Campground.Natural Features The campground is situated just below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The concrete dam is visible from the campground. A forest of Ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen trees provides only sparse shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Getting There

From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 approximately 20 miles north to Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek Store and travel 18 miles to the campground.

Amenities

No specific amenities listed.

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