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Butterfly Campground
Butterfly Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah[5]. Recreation.gov lists 20 overnight campsites and says it can be reserved there[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, next to Butterfly Lake, at an elevation of 10,300 feet[6]. All 20 sites are drive-in and standard nonelectric, with no electric, water or sewer hookups listed[1][7][4]. Recreation.gov says 20 sites accept a tent and 19 accept an RV or trailer, and the longest length allowed at any site is 25 feet[8][3]. Each site lists a maximum of 8 people at most sites[9]. The description mentions vault restrooms and partial shade from white fir trees[6]. It also says the lake is open only to boats without motors[6]. Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground.
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 20 |
| Site types[1] | 20 standard nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Hookups[4] | electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 25 ft (median 25 ft) |
| Equipment[8] | RV or trailer at 19 sites, tent at 20 sites |
| Pets[10] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[12] | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out[13] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[9] | 8 |
Before you go
- Recreation.gov lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[12][13].
- Recreation.gov lists the fee as $26 for a single site, which covers 8 people and 1 vehicle[14]. An extra vehicle is listed at $10 per vehicle[14].
- Payment options listed are cash, check, or Scan & Pay with the recreation.gov app[14]. Fees can change, so check the official page.
- Campfires are listed as allowed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
- For facility questions, the description gives the phone number (385) 273-1100[6].
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Butterfly Campground?
- Yes, Recreation.gov says Butterfly Campground can be reserved there[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Butterfly Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 20 campsites with this detail listed[10].
- Are campfires allowed at Butterfly Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 20 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
- How long an RV can Butterfly Campground take?
- The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 25 feet[3]. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups listed[4].
- How much does Butterfly Campground cost?
- Recreation.gov lists single sites at $26, and fees can change[14].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 20 overnight campsites at Butterfly Campground: 20 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Butterfly Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Butterfly Campground: 25 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 25 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Hookups at Butterfly Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 20 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Butterfly Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Butterfly Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Site access types at Butterfly Campground: Drive-In 20 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Butterfly Campground: 19 sites accept an RV or trailer and 20 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Butterfly Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Butterfly Campground: yes at all 20 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Butterfly Campground: yes at all 20 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Butterfly Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Butterfly Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fee information on Recreation.gov: 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 Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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