Hades

FS USDA Forest Service · DUCHESNE, UT · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 7,400 ft
Max RV Length 30 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Pull Through
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites14
Sites Accepting RVs14
Overnight Sites14
Max RV Length30 ft
Pull-Through Sites5
Back-In Sites9
SurfaceGravel

Location

40.5341667, -110.8727778 · P.O. BOX 981 , DUCHESNE , UT 84021

Description

Overview

Hades Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 17 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 the 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-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites overlook the river. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in forest of aspen, subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and spruce just above 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.

Directions

From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 27 north to the junction with Highway 35. Turn west on Highway 35 towards Tabiona. Travel about 28 miles to the campground in the North Fork Drainage.

From Highway 40, turn north on Highway 208 to Tabiona, then proceed northwest through Hanna to the North Fork Drainage.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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