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U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Butterfly Campground

Butterfly Campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of its beautiful namesake lake at an elevation of 10,300 feet. The byway cuts through the Uinta Mountains, which are known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. This campground offers access to Butterfly Lake with great canoeing, kayaking, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.The lake is open only to non-motorized watercraft. Many hiking, backpacking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross this beautiful region. Butterfly Campground is a beautiful high elevation campground with 20 single campsites. Vault restrooms are available at this facility.

Reservable21 sites
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A photo of Site 15 of Loop BUTTR at Butterfly Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit
Jackie Eddleman

Campsites

Standard, no hookups20
Host/management1
Total21

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 20 single sites - $26.00, Capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. Day use - $15.00. Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle. Trailhead parking - $5.00 per vehicle.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

In Kamas, UT, at the intersection of State Rt. 32 (Main St.) and State Rt. 150 (Center St.), take Rt. 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) east 34.6 miles to the campground sign. Turn left at the sign into the campground.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.