Shady Dell Campground
Kamas, Utah · USDA Forest Service

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About
Shady Dell Campground is nestled in the curves of the Provo River. The campground is located on the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The Uintas are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. This campground has 19 single and 1 double campsites. Each site offers a picnic table and fire ring. Vault restroom facilities are available throughout the campground. The campground is situated among a dense forest of pine, fir and aspen trees, which provide ample shade and beautiful fall color. Thickets of willow line the Lower Provo River, which flows alongside the campground. 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. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway. The Lower Provo River can easily be accessed from the campground and offers good trout fishing. Soapstone Basin is nearby, with miles of exciting off-road vehicle trails for riders of all skill levels. Numerous additional hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross this beautiful region.
Directions
In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 17 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.
Location
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Details
- State
- Utah
- City / area
- Kamas
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
- Campsites
- 18
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $25.96–$51.6 / night
- Rating
- 4.42 / 5 (55 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- SOAPSTONE 1.6 km away
- Cobblerest Campground 3.4 km away
- PONDEROSA GROUP CAMPGROUND 7.2 km away
- PINE VALLEY NORTH WASATCH CACH 8.4 km away
- Lower Provo Campground 8.7 km away
- WASHINGTON LAKE 9.8 km away