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Pole Creek Lake

Its 18 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $5 per night. Pole Creek Lake is a National Forest campground near Altamont, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Altamont, Utah

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None

Pole Creek Lake sits inside Ashley National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Pole Creek Lake: Lake a five-minute walk from the campground atop Pole Creek Mountain, with rainbow trout fishing; hiker and ATV trailheads are nearby. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
18
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; forestcamping.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
16 days

Source: forestcamping.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
10,000 ft

40.6786, -110.0589 in Duchesne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Pole Creek Lake's season is not on record , at 10,000 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Pole Creek Lake?
No. Pole Creek Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Pole Creek Lake?
Camping at Pole Creek Lake costs Single Site: $5 per night.
How many campsites does Pole Creek Lake have?
Pole Creek Lake has 18 campsites.
Does Pole Creek Lake have RV hookups?
No. Pole Creek Lake has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Pole Creek Lake?
No. Pole Creek Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Pole Creek Lake open?
Pole Creek Lake opens May.
How long can you stay at Pole Creek Lake?
The stay limit at Pole Creek Lake is 16 days.
Is there cell service at Pole Creek Lake?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Pole Creek Lake. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Pole Creek Lake?
Pole Creek Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Pole Creek Lake

fishypedia.com · 17 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Hoop Lake, whose mapped center point is 17 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Hoop Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Uinta Canyon Altamont · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $5 per night Reservable Uinta River Group Campground Altamont · National Forest Season May to September Fee $50/night for group unit First-come Whiterocks Ballard · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $8 per night First-come Paradise Park Manila · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $5/night single unit; no fee in off season

More campgrounds: camping near Altamont and campgrounds in Duchesne.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $5 per night
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