Whiterocks

Its 21 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $8 per night. Whiterocks is a National Forest campground near Ballard, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ballard, Utah

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 30 ft

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

Whiterocks River: Campground along the Whiterocks River in Whiterocks Canyon, known for river fishing and dramatic cliff formations. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $8 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 21
Max RV length: 30 ft

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,400 ft

40.6194, -109.9419 in Uintah. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Whiterocks's season is not on record , at 7,400 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Whiterocks?

No. Whiterocks 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 Whiterocks?

Camping at Whiterocks costs Single Site: $8 per night.

How many campsites does Whiterocks have?

Whiterocks has 21 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Whiterocks?

No. Whiterocks has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Whiterocks open?

Whiterocks opens May 15.

Is there cell service at Whiterocks?

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 Whiterocks. 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 Whiterocks?

Whiterocks is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Whiterocks

fishypedia.com · 16 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Browns Draw Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 16 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Browns Draw Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Ballard and campgrounds in Uintah.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, season, water, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

First-come, first-served Single Site: $8 per night

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