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YELLOWPINE

federal · DUCHESNE, UT

Directions
  • dump station0.2 mi
  • fuel station11 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Yellowpine Campground is located next to Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek offers fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout. Whitewater rafting and kayaking opportunities are available seasonally. Rock Creek Trail, begins nearby and connects with an accessible, paved interpretive nature trail within Yellowpine. Outside the campground, the trail provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and backcountry fishing are very popular activities. Facilities The campground offers single, double and group sites, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station is located on-site. Natural Features This shaded campground is situated among towering Ponderosa pines at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Aspens and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Rock Creek flows alongside the campground. Evenings in this area are cool. Nearby Attractions Upper Stillwater Reservoir and Lower Stillwater Ponds are nearby, offering swimming, picnicking and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Upper Stillwater is currently accessible only by hiking in. Numerous hiking trails lead into the High Uinta Wilderness Area from here.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    0.2 mi
  • fuel station

    Hanna Country Store

    11 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    17 mi
  • trailhead

    Rock Creek Trailhead

    3.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Miners Gulch Fishing Parking

    0.8 mi

Contact & access

  • PO BOX 981 · DUCHESNE, UT 84021

Reservations & demand

May weekends are typically reserved about 52 days ahead.

Based on 33 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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