Mirror Lake Highway Car Camping
Thinking of heading up to the Mirror Lake Highway area in the Uintas to car camp and do short hikes next weekend. We are leaning towards dispersed camping, but aren't certain yet. Can anyone recommend a good dispersed camping area, not too far off the highway? We have a pseudo-SUV so we're looking to avoid too rough of a road. Being close to a lake or a stream would be a plus.
More questions:
-Do the developed campgrounds fill up on the weekends? We won't be able to get up until Friday early evening.
-How is the bug situation? We can adjust the elevation at which we camp depending on the bugs.
-Are fires permitted in dispersed sites?
-Are there any areas to avoid if we want to steer clear of ATV usage?
Thanks.
Re: Mirror Lake Highway Car Camping
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Originally Posted by brettyb
More questions:
-Do the developed campgrounds fill up on the weekends?
Definitley will fill up.
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-How is the bug situation?
Bugs aren't bad, should be fine off MLH.
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-Are fires permitted in dispersed sites?
Fires only in established campsites, nothing in the wilderness boundaries or away from maintained campsites, I believe.
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-Are there any areas to avoid if we want to steer clear of ATV usage?
Shouldn't find much ATV usage up there.
I'd recommend camping near Crystal Lakes Trailhead. There are lots of campsites within an hour walking, if you want to hike a little bit. If not, there are plenty of sites on the highway in that area.
Re: Mirror Lake Highway Car Camping
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Originally Posted by brettyb
Thinking of heading up to the Mirror Lake Highway area in the Uintas to car camp and do short hikes next weekend. We are leaning towards dispersed camping, but aren't certain yet. Can anyone recommend a good dispersed camping area, not too far off the highway? We have a pseudo-SUV so we're looking to avoid too rough of a road. Being close to a lake or a stream would be a plus.
Does dispersed mean car camping? If so I think I know of a secret place, but I won