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UPPER STILLWATER

federal · DUCHESNE, UT

Directions
  • dump station3.5 mi
  • fuel station11 mi

USFS · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Upper Stillwater Campground is located below its namesake reservoir in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring the popular Rock Creek Trail. Recreation The Rock Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region. Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing. To access the reservoir, visitors must hike in; The road to the reservoir is not currently open to vehicle traffic. Facilities The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 32 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills, a campfire ring, three tent pads and RV parking. Single and double-family sites are available as well, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site. A dump station is located 3 miles away at Yellowpine Campground. Natural Features The campground is situated just below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The concrete dam is visible from the campground. A forest of Ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen trees provides only sparse shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    3.5 mi
  • fuel station

    Hanna Country Store

    11 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    14 mi
  • trailhead

    Rock Creek Trailhead

    0.4 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    11 mi
  • recreation site

    Miners Gulch Fishing Parking

    4.4 mi

Contact & access

  • PO BOX 981 · DUCHESNE, UT 84021

Reservations & demand

August weekends are typically reserved about 56 days ahead.

Based on 37 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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