Hoop Lake Campground

About Hoop Lake Campground

Overview Hoop Lake Campground is located 35 miles south of Mountain View, WY at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It’s located in the Uinta Mountains on the shores of its beautiful mountain lake namesake. Campers are drawn to the area to boat and fish in the lake and to hike or horseback ride on the many trails. Recreation This off-the-beaten path area is a kind of recreationists paradise, with boating and fishing in Hoop Lake, more fishing in nearby Beaver Meadow Reservoir, and trails galore. There is easy access to Hoop Lake trailhead, and access to the High Uintas Wilderness. Facilities Hoop Lake Campground is a remote campground with 44 single campsites each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilet facilities are available. Natural Features The campground is timbered and has great views of the lake with access for fishing and boating. There is plenty of sightseeing and wildlife watching for the numerous birds, elk, deer, moose, and beaver who frequent the area. Nearby Attractions Charges & Cancellations Reservation Cancellations & Changes Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes date

How to Get There

From Mountain View, WY, take State Rt. 414 east 21.5 miles to Lonetree, WY. Just passed mile marker 122 on Rt. 414, turn right onto County Rt. 290 (oiled gravel) and go 0.9 miles to an intersection (County Rt. 291). Turn left onto Rt. 291 and go 5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right and go 2.8 miles to a "Y" intersection and Hoop Lake sign (Forest Rt. 078). Bear left at sign onto Rt. 078 and go 3.8 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.3 miles to the campground.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to Hoop Lake Campground

Heading to Hoop Lake Campground? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)