USDA Forest Service · Utah
Iron Mine
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 26
- Hookups
- 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 8
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,533 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- IRON MINE C G (NFSR 10216) · native material · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Ashley National Forest
- Nearest town
- DUCHESNE
- Address
- PO BOX 981, DUCHESNE, UT, 84021
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
26 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Iron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah.
The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring many local trails.
Recreation
Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the North Fork Duchesne. Hiking, mountain biking, OHV and horseback riding trails are in the area.
Facilities
The campground contains single and double sites, and one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people.
Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in an aspen forest dotted with subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and spruce near the North Fork Duchesne River at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The campground affords beautiful scenic views of the surrounding canyon and summer wildflowers are plentiful.
Nearby Attractions
The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail. Numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing. Backpacking, hiking and horseback riding are very popular in this breathtaking area.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 15° | -6° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 16° | -8° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 21° | 6° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 25° | 7° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 33° | 17° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 32° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 54° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 53° | 43° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 47° | 30° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 34° | 3° | 69° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 23° | -3° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 13° | -11° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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