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

China Meadows Trailhead Campground

China Meadows Trailhead Campground is located on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains at an elevation of 10,000 feet. It is an access point to the High Uinta Wilderness where visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails. This area is popular for its fishing and hiking. It is close to wilderness access which is filled with hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails. Numerous lakes provide fishing and canoeing opportunities. The site offers 11 single camp sites, picnic tables, fire rings and vault restroom facilities. There is plenty of parking for the trailhead and campsites.

Reservable17 sites
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A photo of Site 8 of Loop CHINA at China Meadows Trailhead Campground with No Amenities Shown
Jackie Eddleman

Campsites

Standard, no hookups15
Host/management2
Total17

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowedMax vehicle length 12 ftRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 11 single sites - $20.00 , capacity - 8 people + 1 vehcile . Day use - $15.00 . Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Trailhead overnight parking - $5.00 per vehicle.

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

Getting there

Take Wyoming State Highway 410 South out of Mountain View about 8 miles. Where the highway makes a sharp right turn to the west, go straight on to Uinta County Road 283 (gravel) and continue to Forest Service Road 072. Follow the signs past the Stateline Campground and past the China Meadows Campground to the China Meadows trailhead.

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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.