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Kaler Hollow

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Kaler Hollow is a National Forest campground near Vernal, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Vernal, Utah

Managed by
National Forest

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

Old Carter Military Trail: Historic trail passing the campground at the north end of the Taylor Mountain Plateau; OHV use is permitted north and south of the site. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
4
Tent sites
4
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,920 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage mapped
STRATA Networks
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

40.7022, -109.6149 in Uintah. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kaler Hollow?
No. Kaler Hollow 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 Kaler Hollow?
Camping at Kaler Hollow is free.
How many campsites does Kaler Hollow have?
Kaler Hollow has 4 campsites, including 4 tent sites.
Is there drinking water at Kaler Hollow?
No. Kaler Hollow has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Is there cell service at Kaler Hollow?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T at Kaler Hollow. It shows none at Kaler Hollow from T-Mobile or STRATA Networks, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away and STRATA Networks shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. It shows none from Verizon at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Kaler Hollow?
Kaler Hollow is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Kaler Hollow

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Red Fleet Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Red Fleet Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 18 miles

Flaming Gorge Reservoir's mapped center point is 18 miles from Kaler Hollow in a straight line. Current water level: Flaming Gorge Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

First-come Oaks Park Dutch John · National Forest Season June to Mid-September Fee Not on record Reservable South Iron Springs Group Campground Vernal · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $20/night for group unit First-come East Park Dutch John · National Forest Season June to Mid-September Fee Single Site: $12 per night Reservable Red Springs Dutch John · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $50/night, whole campground reserved as one group site (Recreation.gov)

More campgrounds: camping near Vernal and campgrounds in Uintah.

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