Washington Lake

This Campground is in Bear Country
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
A fed bear is a dead bear

Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
-Control dogs by a 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, habitat, or harass wildlife

Campground Etiquette and Rules
Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm
Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm
Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of site
Max occupancy is 8 people per single site
Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date
Horses/Off-road vehicles/motorized boats are prohibited
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 site may result in a $5,000 fine
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks/discharging of firearms or other explosives are prohibited in the campground is not allowed
No boisterous behavior. Keep noise at a reasonable level
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities
Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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

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

There is no water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water

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

First Come First Served (FF) sites
Opening date depends on snow conditions
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 on 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 typically fill more quickly
To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check), parking is very limited, extra vehicles are not recommended
Firewood -$9

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 are not entitled to a refund
Failure to arrive by 12pm the day after your scheduled arrival and don't cancel, you'll be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night fee

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

Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
For more info, call Kamas Ranger District at 435-783-4338 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

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

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