Christmas Meadows Campground

Christmas Meadows Campground

A Rural campground in Utah

Christmas Meadows Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah . With 50 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jul-aug when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 50
🚙 Max RV: 35 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Usda Forest Service
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: Yes
🐕 Pets: Allowed
🚿 Showers: No
🥾 Hiking: Available
🦅 Birding: 100/100 (Pacific Flyway)
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: Free
📅 Reservations: Required (Recreation.gov)
🌆 Best Seasons: Jul-aug
📍 GPS: 40.8006, -110.8242
🆔 Facility ID: 232029

💳 Booking & Fees

📅 Reservations: Required - Book on Recreation.gov →
💵 Nightly Fee: Free
📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (Jul-aug). Sites can fill up months in advance.

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🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Jul-aug

🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep

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Christmas Meadows Campground located in Utah, offering 50 camping sites.

Christmas Meadows Campground

A Rural campground in Utah

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Location
, Utah
💰
Fees
Free

Stay Limit
14 days
🚌
Max RV Length
35 feet
🐾
Pets
Available
📡
Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

the Campground Is Situated on a Knoll Above Stillwater Fork and the Beautiful Christmas Meadows at an Elevation of 8,800 Feet.

the Campground Is Situated on a Knoll Above Stillwater Fork and the Beautiful Christmas Meadows at an Elevation of 8,800 Feet. Christmas Meadows Campground Is Located Just a Few Miles Off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, 36 Miles From Evanston, Wyoming. the Byway Cuts Through the Uinta Mountains, Which Are Known for Their Abundant Recreational Opportunities and Scenic Beauty.

Nearby Attractions

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway Parallels the Lower Provo River As It Snakes Across a Portion of the Uinta Mountains, Leading to Numerous High Alpine Lakes and Streams, Countless Trails, Breathtaking Scenic Viewpoints and Various Campgrounds. Christmas Meadows Trail, for Hiking and Horseback Riding, Begins Just Outside the Campground. Numerous Additional Hiking, Biking, Horseback and Off-Road Vehicle Riding Trails Crisscross This Beautiful Region.

Fly-Fishing for Cutthroat and Brook Trout Is a Popular Activity on Stillwater Fork, Which Can Be Accessed Just Outside the Campground.

the Campground Contains Several Single-Family Sites with Picnic Tables and Campfire Rings. Vault Toilets, Drinking Water and Trash Collection Are Provided. Firewood Is Available for Purchase From the Host. Roads and Parking Spurs Are Dirt. Most Campsites Offer Views of the Meadows Below. a Thin Forest of Lodgepole Pine and Aspen Trees Covers the Campground, Providing Limited Shade. Summer Wildflowers Dot the Landscape.

Contact Info

for Facility Specific Information, Please Call (385) 273-1100.

Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding and Biking Are Popular Activities. the High Uintas Wilderness Can Be Accessed From Several Trails Along the Byway.

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.
Managed by: Usda Forest Service

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 50
  • Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
  • Max RV Length: 35 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: No
  • 💧 Potable Water: Available
  • 🛝 Playground: No
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: No
  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address: Summit, Ut

City: , Utah

Coordinates: 40.8005556, -110.8241667

Area Type: Rural

Phone: (385) 273-1100

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|picnic|water|fire-ring|lake|river|trail|rv|cabin

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: No

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: Free

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: Yes

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

73.8°F
Summer High
5.2°F
Winter Low
16.77″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Jul-aug
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS

Signal Quality: Fair

Total Stations: 9 stations

Nearest Market: SALT LAKE CITY

Notes: Signals FROM SALT LAKE CITY MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 18 stations (5 AM, 13 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair

Major Formats: Country, ADULT Contemporary, NEWS/TALK

Local News: KSL 1160 Am

Market: SALT LAKE CITY

Notes: 5 AM, 13 FM Stations from Salt Lake City

🔌 EV Charging

⚡ Kamas City Office

Distance: 26.2 miles away

Address: 170 North Main St, Kamas, UT

Network: vialynk

Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772

Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

  • Park Type: National Forests
  • Parks Post Name: uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest
  • Parent Park Name: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  • Correct Park Type Mapping: uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest

System Statistics

  • Total Campgrounds in System: 132.0
  • States Covered: Utah, Wyoming
  • Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service

System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 131.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 1035
  • Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
  • Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1035, 1035.0

URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: utah
  • Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
  • Park Type Slug: national-forests
  • Parent Park Slug: uinta-wasatch-cache-national-forest

Additional Park Information

Welcome to Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest! This Beautiful Destination Features 132 Campgrounds Across Utah, Wyoming. Managed by Usda Forest Service, This Location Offers Incredible Camping Opportunities for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast.

Data Reference Notes

Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service

232029 Christmas Meadows Campground