Lower Provo River

Its 10 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs From $21.48 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day, and it is open from May 15 to September 13. Lower Provo River is a National Forest campground near Kamas, Utah.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Kamas, Utah

Managed by: National Forest
Hookups: None
Max RV length: 40 ft

Lower Provo River sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: From $21.48 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day
Cancellations: Cancelling within 24 hours of arrival forfeits the entire use fee plus a $10 cancellation fee. No refund for no-shows, early departures or cancellations after arrival.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 10
Hookups: None
Max RV length: 40 ft
Site driveways: Back-in

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Campsites

9 sites; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
1	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 1
2	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	28 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 2
4	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	25 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 4
5	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	40 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 5
6	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	29 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 6
7	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	25 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 7
8	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	39 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 8
9	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	35 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 9
10	LPROVO	Standard nonelectric	33 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 10

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Quiet hours: 10pm to 6am
Generators: Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,400 ft

40.5935, -111.1184 in Summit. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Lower Provo River is open from May 15 to September 13 , at 7,400 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lower Provo River?

Sites at Lower Provo River are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10048257).

How much does it cost to camp at Lower Provo River?

Camping at Lower Provo River costs From $21.48 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day.

What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Lower Provo River?

Cancelling within 24 hours of arrival forfeits the entire use fee plus a $10 cancellation fee. No refund for no-shows, early departures or cancellations after arrival.

How many campsites does Lower Provo River have?

Lower Provo River has 10 campsites.

Does Lower Provo River have RV hookups?

No. Lower Provo River has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Lower Provo River?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Lower Provo River; 9 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Lower Provo River?

No. Lower Provo River has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Lower Provo River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Provo River.

When is Lower Provo River open?

Lower Provo River is open from May 15 to September 13.

Are generators allowed at Lower Provo River?

Yes, outside quiet hours (10pm to 6am).

Is there cell service at Lower Provo River?

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 Lower Provo River. 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 Lower Provo River?

Lower Provo River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lower Provo River

fishypedia.com · 7.2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Mill Hollow Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 7.2 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Mill Hollow Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 25 miles

Deer Creek Reservoir's mapped center point is 25 miles from Lower Provo River in a straight line. Current water level: Deer Creek Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Trial Lake fishing (11 miles) , Smith and Morehouse Reservoir fishing (11 miles) , and Mirror Lake fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Lower Provo River, in straight-line miles: Homestead Crater (hot spring, 20 miles), Donut Falls (waterfall, 28 miles), and Stewart Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Pine Valley Group Campground Kamas · National Forest Reservable Shingle Creek Atv Kamas · National Forest Reservable Yellow Pine Kamas · National Forest Reservable Ponderosa Group Campground Kamas · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Kamas and campgrounds in Summit.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
apps.fs.usda.gov (fee), accessed 2026-09-28
recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, fee, quietHours, generatorsAllowed, cancellationPolicy, petsAllowed, elevationFt, sites, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (season, hookups, water), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Reservable: Recreation.gov From $21.48 per night (Recreation.gov listing); extra vehicle $10 per day

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