Ledgefork Campground

Kamas, UT

4.7(284 reviews)

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About this campground

Ledgefork Campground near Kamas, UT. Ledgefork Campground is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The town of Oakley is just 14 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail. This is a paved campground with no hook-ups. The nearest phone is 14 miles away. Local popular recreation activities include fishing at Smith Morehouse Reservoir and hiking. This campground has no water, so please bring your own

The campground contains several single and double sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

The campground is situated within a quarter-mile of the reservoir in a scenic conifer and aspen forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Smith and Morehouse Creek runs through the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the reservoir, including moose and deer. Summer temperatures range from 65-75 degrees in the day to 40-50 at night.

The reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking. A boat ramp is located on the northwest shore. Anglers enjoy fishing for stocked rainbow trout and other native fish species. The 12-mile round-trip Smith and Morehouse Trail is popular with hikers and backpackers. The trail begins in the campground and leads through forests, meadows and a marsh before spurring off to Erickson Basin and Island Lake.

What campers say

Ledgefork Campground is a scenic, well‑treed site with a pleasant creek running through campsites and regular wildlife sightings. Many visitors praise attentive, friendly camp hosts and generally clean, well‑maintained restrooms and grounds; sites feel private and are well spaced. Practical tradeoffs include limited cell service, no potable water onsite (bring your own), and some older sites that may not accommodate large RVs or trailers. Trail access and proximity to the nearby reservoir vary by campsite. A few guests mentioned issues like overflowing trash or strict vehicle rules, so check site details before arriving.

Our summary of 284 traveler reviews.