Duchesne, UT

Uinta River Group

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Uinta River Group Campground is located about 25 miles from Roosevelt near the Uinta River at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Visitors come to enjoy the area's fishing and trail opportunities.

Recreation

Anglers fish for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout on the Uinta River. The Uinta River Trailhead is just up the road, providing access to the Chain Lakes region of the High Uintas Wilderness. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular in the wilderness area, and numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing opportunities.

Facilities

The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 150 people. Several picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are scattered throughout the area. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. The available water is not potable. Campers must bring their own supply. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground lies in an open meadow beneath towering Ponderosa pines. Summer wildflowers and wildlife are abundant.

Typical weather

Uinta River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Uinta River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.44°JJanuary: average water temperature 44°F44°FFebruary: average water temperature 44°F43°MMarch: average water temperature 43°F48°AApril: average water temperature 48°F49°MMay: average water temperature 49°F51°JJune: average water temperature 51°F56°JJuly: average water temperature 56°F56°AAugust: average water temperature 56°F53°SSeptember: average water temperature 53°F49°OOctober: average water temperature 49°F45°NNovember: average water temperature 45°F42°DDecember: average water temperature 42°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 37 field-sample stations

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