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Upper Stillwater House

The Rock Creek House is located below Upper Stillwater Reservoir in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Stillwater Trail.

Natural Features:
The house is situated just below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 8,000 feet. 

Recreation:
The Stillwater Trail begins only a short distance from the house and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness from the Upper Stillwater Trailhead, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region. 

Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing.  Upper Stillwater Reservoir is accessible only to watercraft that can be carried in, as the boat ramp is closed to vehicle traffic. 

Facilities:
The Upper Stillwater House has capactiy for 5 - 8 people. It has a flush Toilet, running water, shower, trash collection, electric heat, and electric lights with modern appliances.  

Reservations

Reservations are available at recreation.gov.

General Information

May-September

There is a $100/night fee.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Other Amenities

Last updated March 31, 2025