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South Slope Western Uinta Mountains

Often deemed as the gateway to the High Uinta Wilderness, the South Slope of the Western Uinta Mountains recreation region is located on the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District. The region is adjacent to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest on the west, the High Uinta Wilderness to the north, and the Vernal Ranger District to the east.  

General Information

The South Slope of the western Uinta Mountains not only provides Wilderness access, but also many dispersed and developed recreation opportunities. The region is home to Moon Lake recreation complex, Rock Creek visitor center, numerous campgrounds, and even an opportunity to rent and stay in the historic Uinta Guard Station cabin.

Recreation opportunities are abundant and include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, hunting, scenic viewing, and OHV riding just to name a few!  

Recreation Sites

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Aspen Campground
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Aspen Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage just off Highway 35, about 13 miles from Tabiona, Utah.The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta…

Bridge Campground
Picnicking Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Bridge Campground is at over 7600 feet adjacent to the Yellowstone River.

Fisherman Day Use Area
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
 The Fisherman Day Use Area provides access to Rock Creek and the Lower Stillwater Ponds. Access may be limited due to landslide debris.

Hades Campground
Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hades Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 17 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains…

Iron Mine Campground
Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Iron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta…

Miners Gulch Group Campground
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Miners Gulch Campground is located next to Rock Creek in the Rock Creek Drainage at an elevation of 7,500 feet. The drainage sits on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors…

Last updated March 27, 2025

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