How much does camping cost at Miners Gulch?

Camping fees at Miners Gulch range from $25/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Miners Gulch first-come first-served or reservation?

Miners Gulch accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Miners Gulch before I book?

Yes! Miners Gulch has 11 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

What is the best time to visit Miners Gulch?

Miners Gulch is open January 01 to January 02. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Miners Gulch?

Miners Gulch does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Can I have a campfire at Miners Gulch?

Fire policies at Miners Gulch: Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

How many campsites does Miners Gulch have?

Miners Gulch has 1 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Miners Gulch?

Pets are not allowed at Miners Gulch. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Miners Gulch?

Miners Gulch offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Miners Gulch?

Popular activities at Miners Gulch include Hiking, Fishing, Biking, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Miners Gulch

4 reviews

P.O. BOX 981, DUCHESNE, UT 84021, USA

Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

Quick Facts

7,500 ft

Price

$25/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

The campground was d...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

Book on US Forest Service Official Website

Get Directions

Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

Quick Facts

7,500 ft

Price

$25/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

The campground was d...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

Book on US Forest Service Official Website

Get Directions

Miners Gulch

$25.00 - $25.00 / night

Campsite Fees

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $25.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

No paid fee categories listed.

Get Notified When Available

We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.

Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans

256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account

Learn more about alerts →

Share this campground

Recreation Dot Gov

Provider

435-738-2482

I manage this campground

Plan a trip to Miners Gulch

Compare with similar sites, watch availability, and build a packing list — Camp Sage handles all of it.

Campground Map

P.O. BOX 981, DUCHESNE, UT 84021, USA

Miners Gulch

P.O. BOX 981, DUCHESNE, UT 84021, USA

Nearby places

Duchesne (approx. 15 miles, 30-minute drive)

Driving directionsFrom Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 87 north for 15 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Turn left and continue 2.5 miles north to the Rock Creek Store. Turn left toward Rock Creek Canyon and proceed approximately 15 miles to the campground. You'll see a sign for Miners Gulch and a dirt road immediately after it. Do not take the dirt road. The campground turnoff is paved and is a few hundred yards after the sign.

Weather at Miners Gulch

Current alerts(2)

Click here for more information on the Ashley National Forest
No drinking water is available at this campground; Please bring your own supply

Best Time to Camp at Miners Gulch

Winter(Dec-Feb)

Not recommended

Historically closed in winter due to heavy snow and now closed from 2023 damage.

Planning Tips

Peak Season: January 01 to January 02. Book 2-3 months ahead.
Operating Season: The campground was damaged by debris in 2023 and is no longer open to the public.

About Miners Gulch

Miners Gulch is a US Forest Service campground in Ashley National Forest, high in the mountains near Duchesne, Utah. Dense tree cover creates private, shaded sites with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Visitors hike, fish, bike, and watch wildlife in the surrounding alpine terrain.

Miners Gulch is a group camping facility that can accommodate up to 40 people. It provides individual sites but is no longer open to the public due to damage.

Elevation7500 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a transition zone in the Rock Creek Drainage where aspen groves give way to scattered pines and open sagebrush meadows. Wildflowers appear in summer. The dense tree cover provides shade and privacy between sites. Rock Creek runs nearby, supporting a fishery and the usual mountain drainage ecosystem. Views extend to the surrounding Uinta ridges.

Lodging & AccommodationsThere are no hotel-style lodging accommodations available at this campground.

Programs & ActivitiesCultural or educational programs are not mentioned.

Best Campsites

Curated by campers, for campers

Reveal picks

Reserving a campsite

Stay Limit

You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground.

Guests Allowed Per Site

Group sites accommodate up to 40 people.

Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsReservations were made via Recreation.gov before closure.

Site SizeThe campground includes several individual sites that can accommodate a group of up to 40 people.

PrivacyThe campground is set back off the main road for privacy and shaded by dense stands of aspens.

Total Campsites1 campsites

Recommended SitesChoose sites that offer privacy and shade under the dense aspens.

Need help booking Miners Gulch?

Reservation tips, booking windows, and free cancellation alerts.

Recreation.gov Guide

Booking tips & windows

When to Book

Find your booking window

Cancellation Alerts

Free alerts for this campground

Amenities available

Miners Gulch Campground is a group camping facility located next to Rock Creek in the Rock Creek Drainage. The facility includes picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. It does not have running water, so campers need to bring their own supply. This shaded campground is set back off the main road, providing privacy, and is surrounded by dense stands of aspens, pines, sagebrush, and wildflowers. Evenings in the area are cool. The campground is no longer open to the public due to irreparable damage caused by debris in 2023.

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

I manage this campground

Activities you can enjoy

Miners Gulch offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing for brown, brook, and rainbow trout in Rock Creek. Seasonally, whitewater rafting and kayaking opportunities are available. Hiking opportunities are abundant in the nearby Rock Creek Trail, which provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness. Wildlife viewing and biking are also mentioned as available activities.

Hiking

Fishing

Biking

Wildlife viewing

Winter Activities

Water Sports

Planning your trip?Check out our camping packing checklist

Policies & Safety

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

Trip Planning Tools

Set an AlertGet notified when sites open up Check WeatherHistorical weather data Gear for This TripMatched gear recommendations Packing ListCustomizable checklist

Questions & answers

Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.

Tips from campers

Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.

Reviews

Rate Miners Gulch

Been here? Tap a star to start. Takes about a minute.

Sign-in required only if you want your name on it.

From Booking Sources

0.0

4 reviews

Limited Reviews

Miners Gulch has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

The campground had an average sentiment of 4.0 for campground-specific experiences, though it has a lower overall popularity rating. A user review by Tasha Stratton praises the campground's clean and fresh-smelling bathrooms as well as its paved roads and surrounding trees.

Review Summaries

Based on 4 reviews

What Campers Love

Clean and fresh-smelling bathroom facilities and privacy due to dense tree cover are highlighted positively. Paved roads and shaded campsites are also appreciated.

Based on 4 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

No reviews specify particular campsites at Miners Gulch.

Based on 4 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Visitors should bring their own potable water, as none is available on-site. Ensure camping is done on designated sites rather than in the nearby gravel picnic area.

Based on 4 reviews

Seasonal Insights

No seasonal trends are discussed in the data.

Based on 4 reviews

Camper Quotes

1. "Plenty of trees, paved road, clean fesh smelling bathroom." - Tasha Stratton.

Based on 4 reviews

Accessibility Features

Accessibility features are not mentioned in the reviews.

Based on 4 reviews

Pet-Friendly Features

No reviews addressing pet policies or pet owner experiences are provided.

Based on 4 reviews

Outdoorithm Community

Be the first to review this campground

Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.

Go if

You want a quiet, forested mountain retreat and can bring your own water.

Skip if

You need on-site water or prefer lower-elevation campgrounds with more amenities.

Nearby Campgrounds

Less Visited

0.0

(4)

Rock Creek Group (Ut)

DUCHESNE, UT 84021

Rock Creek Group sits in a high-elevation alpine zone of Ashley National Forest near Duchesne, offering shaded group camping beneath dense aspen and pine. Operated by the Forest Service, the campground serves organized gatherings with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Visitors hike, fish Rock Creek, bike forest roads, and watch for wildlife in a quiet mountain setting.

Miners Gulch

Real-Time Availability

Quick Facts

Real-Time Availability

Quick Facts

Get Notified When Available

Plan a trip to Miners Gulch

Campground Map

Weather at Miners Gulch

Current alerts(2)

Best Time to Camp at Miners Gulch

Planning Tips

About Miners Gulch

Best Campsites

Reserving a campsite

Need help booking Miners Gulch?

Amenities available

Activities you can enjoy

Policies & Safety

Trip Planning Tools

Reviews

What Campers Love

Site-Specific Reviews

Go if

Skip if

Overview

Recreation

Facilities

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

Directions

Plan a trip to Miners Gulch

Current alerts(2)

Best Time to Camp at Miners Gulch

Planning Tips

Best Campsites

Reserving a campsite

Need help booking Miners Gulch?

Amenities available

Activities you can enjoy

Policies & Safety

Trip Planning Tools

Reviews

What Campers Love

Site-Specific Reviews