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Sunrise Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, Sunrise Campground is a campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah with 26 campsites. Sunrise Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Sunrise Campground is located at 41.9200° N, 111.4603° W.
people allowed on each site
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Sunrise Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 7 consecutive nights
  • Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
  • Book up to: 4 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Sunrise Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Sunrise Campground

  • Standard 24
  • Yurt 2

What an RV fits

  • 15–19 ft4 sites
  • 20–24 ft4 sites
  • 25–29 ft7 sites
  • 30–34 ft7 sites
  • 35–39 ft2 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding, water sports.

All sites at Sunrise Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SUNR loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
002Standard822 ft
003Standard828 ft
004Standard830 ft
005Standard824 ft
006Standard828 ft
007Standard817 ft
008Standard825 ft
009Standard820 ft
010Standard826 ft
011Standard826 ft
012Standard819 ft
013Standard828 ft
014Standard828 ft
SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
015Standard832 ft
016Standard830 ft
017Standard822 ft
018Standard818 ft
019Standard818 ft
020Standard830 ft
021Standard835 ft
022Standard830 ft
023Standard834 ft
024Standard830 ft
025Yurt8-
026Standard836 ft
027Yurt8-

About Sunrise Campground

Overview

Sunrise Campground is close to Bear Lake Summit, just 6 miles west of Garden City and Bear Lake, Utah, at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Visitors to the Bear Lake area are treated to a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, hiking and scenic driving.

Recreation

Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop that's perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground. It leads to a 500-year old Limber Pine. Bear Lake Summit is one mile away and offers picnic tables, interpretive displays and breathtaking views of Bear Lake.

Facilities

Sunrise is made up of two loops of single-family sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the site, providing partial shade and nice privacy between sites. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is just 6 miles from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities.

Charges & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Late Cancellations

  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Refunds

  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

Recreation.gov Billing Information

  • Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

  • Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

Rules and notices at Sunrise Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sunrise Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This Campground is in Bear Country

Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

-Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000 , removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment

Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives

This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

Dogs or Domestic Pets

Owners must

-Control the dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times

-Clean up dog feces immediately

-Limit two dogs per campsite

Do not allow dogs to

-Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals

-Obstruct or interfere with people, vehicles, or property

-Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife

Campground Etiquette and Rules

Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm

Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 10pm

Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

Leave No Trace

-Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

-Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

- Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

-Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine

Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed

No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level

No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

First Come First Served (FF) sites

For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

Availability cannot be predicted

Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability

Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

There is no waiting list for FF sites

Extra Vehicle - $10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

Firewood - $9

If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions

Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee. Group Site Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit entire use fee

No-shows , early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

Failure to arrive at the campsite by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will forfeit site and first-night use fee

For more info on visiting Bear Country visit

wildawareutah.org

wildlife.utah.gov

For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

- For more information, please call Logan Ranger District at 435-755-3620 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

- Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit click here

Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party

Sunrise Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sunrise Campground?

Sunrise Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 26 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sunrise Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sunrise Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sunrise Campground have?

Sunrise Campground has 26 campsites.

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