Bear River Developed Camp Sites
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Bear River Developed Camp Sites
*These campsites remain open until snow makes it unreachable. These 30 designated sites are located outside of our campgrounds and spread out along Forest Service Road 900. Each site is designated by a numbered post and each has its own picnic table and permanent fire grate. These sites are $10 per night. Nearby amenities include: • Bear Lake Picnic Area • Yamcolo Reservoir • Mandall Lakes Trail #1121 • Smith Lake Trail #1194 • Stillwater Parking Area: Bear River Trail #1120 , North Derby Trail #1122, East Fork Trail #1119 • Sand Creek Trail #1123 • ATV Trail: Ute-Heart Lake Trail #1110 This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information
Before you go
Season
Mid June – Late October (Dependent on snow levels)
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$10 per site. Must pay with exact cash or by check. Credit cards are not accepted. Payment instructions are on kiosk.
Restrictions
Max trailer length: 40ft
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.