Overview Hades Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 17 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring the many local trails.Recreation Fishing for brook,…
Overview Hades Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 17 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring the many local trails.Recreation Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the North Fork Duchesne. Hiking, mountain biking, OHV and horseback riding trails are in the area.Facilities The campground contains single and double-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites overlook the river. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.Natural Features The campground is situated in forest of aspen, subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and spruce just above the North Fork Duchesne River at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The campground affords beautiful scenic views of the surrounding canyon and summer wildflowers are plentiful. Nearby Attractions The North Fork Drainage provides access to the Granddaddy Lake region of the High Uintas via Grandview Trail. Numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing. Backpacking, hiking and horseback riding are very popular in this breathtaking area.
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How to Get There
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 27 north to the junction with Highway 35. Turn west on Highway 35 towards Tabiona. Travel about 28 miles to the campground in the North Fork Drainage. From Highway 40, turn north on Highway 208 to Tabiona, then proceed northwest through Hanna to the North Fork Drainage.
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Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to HADES
Heading to HADES? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for HADES?
No central reservation system listed for HADES. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233794) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to HADES?
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 27 north to the junction with Highway 35. Turn west on Highway 35 towards Tabiona. Travel about 28 miles to the campground in the North Fork Drainage. From Highway 40, turn north on Highway 208 to Tabiona, then proceed northwest through Hanna to the North Fork Drainage.
