Riverview

Its 19 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from May to September. Riverview is a National Forest campground near Altamont, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Altamont, Utah

Managed by
National Forest

Yellowstone River: Campground beside the Yellowstone River, fished for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout; Swift Creek Trailhead into the High Uintas Wilderness is at the end of Forest Road 124. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
19
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

40.5901, -110.3371 in Duchesne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Riverview is open from May to September .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Riverview?
No. Riverview 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 Riverview?
Camping at Riverview costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Riverview have?
Riverview has 19 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Riverview?
No. Riverview has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Riverview?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riverview.
When is Riverview open?
Riverview is open from May to September.
Are generators allowed at Riverview?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Riverview?
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 Riverview. 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 Riverview?
Riverview is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Riverview

More campgrounds: camping near Altamont and campgrounds in Duchesne.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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