East Fork Bear River Campground

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East Fork Bear River Campground

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
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Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.50

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"Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a beautiful, spacious, and family‑friendly campground along the river, with many visitors saying they plan to return. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, pleasant hosts, and easy access to water and nearby amenities. There is one strongly negative review alleging discriminatory behavior, which contrasts with the otherwise positive tone and should be weighed as a serious concern."

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About East Fork Bear River Campground

Nestled in the rugged beauty of the Uinta Mountains, East Fork Bear River Campground serves as your gateway to alpine adventure. This well-appointed base camp offers essential amenities while connecting you to miles of pristine trails, crystal-clear fishing waters, and backcountry routes that wind through some of Utah's most spectacular high country.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits in a landscape where mountain peaks pierce the sky and the East Fork Bear River carves through valleys dotted with wildflowers and stands of lodgepole pine. Each picnic table becomes a front-row seat to nature's theater, where you might spot wildlife at dawn or watch storm clouds roll over distant ridges. The surrounding terrain offers something for every outdoor enthusiast: anglers can test their skills in cold mountain streams teeming with trout, hikers can explore everything from gentle riverside paths to challenging summit trails, and mountain bikers will find technical singletrack that rewards effort with sweeping vistas. For those seeking deeper wilderness experiences, this campground marks the beginning of backcountry routes that lead into the heart of the Uintas, where alpine lakes and granite cirques await.
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Site layoutCampground has picnic tables.

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Picnic tables

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Local popular recreation activities include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.
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Hiking is listed as a local popular recreation activity; backpacking is also specifically mentioned as a related activity.
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Fishing is listed as a local popular recreation activity.
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Mountain biking is specifically mentioned as a popular local recreation activity.
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  • Pets are not allowed

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4.5
14 reviews
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East Fork Bear River Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a beautiful, spacious, and family‑friendly campground along the river, with many visitors saying they plan to return. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, pleasant hosts, and easy access to water and nearby amenities. There is one strongly negative review alleging discriminatory behavior, which contrasts with the otherwise positive tone and should be weighed as a serious concern.
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Based on 14 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers consistently praise the natural beauty of the area, including the river, “beach front” style access, and overall landscape. Reviewers like that the campground is kid‑friendly, has clean...
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Common Concerns

The main practical complaint is the lack of showers, which at least one camper specifically wishes the campground had. One reviewer reports a “horrible experience” and alleges the place is “ran by...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

One reviewer recommends being prepared for mosquitoes and ticks, suggesting bringing bug protection. Another notes that weekday camping is likely less crowded and that even a weekend stay was quiet....
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Camper Quotes

“We will definitely be going back! Great spots, clean, breathtaking. Just wish there were showers.” “Such a beautiful camp ground. Kid friendly. Bathroom and Water. The camp host were super nice and...
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Site-Specific Reviews

Site #2 is mentioned in detail: at first it seemed like a less desirable site because of its proximity to the main road, but after walking the campground, the reviewer concluded it was one of the...
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Accessibility Features

Several comments imply generally easy access: one camper describes the restroom/outhouse as clean and “a short walk” from their site, and the water fountain as even closer. River access from site #2...
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Pet-Friendly Features

One reviewer explicitly states they camped with their two dogs “without any problems,” indicating pets are allowed and can be comfortably accommodated. No other details about pet rules or facilities...
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