Christmas Meadows Campground, Samak, UT

Christmas Meadows Campground is located in the Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (1 hr 57 min east of Millcreek, UT) with an elevation of 10,398 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $24.44 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (40)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		58%
4 star		23%
3 star		8%
2 star		5%
1 star		8%

@RobertS1812543 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #2

We love Christmas Meadows and have been coming here for many years. The biggest improvement this year was the road which was terrible last year but had been worked on this summer and was much, much better. Also, the bathrooms were very clean and almost bug free which is unusual in such an outdoorsy environment. We love hiking up the trail with the grandkids, floating down the river and gathering around a campfire at night to roast marshmallows. Our only complaint is that there was no garbage service so we had to take our garbage over to the Stillwater campground as per the host.

@JaredH8168368 · Camped on Jul 24, 2024 at Campsite #6

My family has been camping in this camp ground for nearly 40 years. It is peaceful, well maintained with great views scenes of mountain and wildlife. I am happy to report that the road has been worked on and is in amazing shape. Please note that in 2023 dumpsters were removed and you must pack out all trash.

@JosephF1050353 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #5

It said on the website there would be potable water and there is none. It also said there were trash cans available and there were none also

@BayleeM3C2154D · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful. Crowded on the weekends, idyllic during the week.

@KarynJ935147DF · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #4

Our family has been going to Christmas Meadows annually for at least 15 years. This spot is definitely very special. While we love the area and will continue going back, it has been sad to see how much things have changed with how well the campground is cared for and managed over the past few years. While Clark used to be the dedicated camp host, living on site, keeping the bathrooms clean, toilet paper stocked, and managing campers, now one camp host comes around every few days to perhaps stock toilet paper. There is no longer a dumpster on site and this year there wasn't any water. Gratefully, the road to access the campground is finally being regraded, because the road had really gotten epically bad. Regardless, we continue to love this small campground with great sites and tremendous views. We just wish having an on-site camp host were still a priority.

@RonaldK6773497 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #11

When we arrived at Christmas Meadows at 10:30 p.m., our spot was taken because the campground hosts had failed to label our reservation, and they weren't even there to resolve the issue. Two people are responsible for running 9 campgrounds and are obviously struggling to keep up with all of them. We set up at an open spot that wasn't marked reserved either. The next day, we had to relocate after setting up our campsite because that one was also reserved and not marked. Pretty frustrating when we scheduled a month in advance and paid for our site.

@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #4

Road in is so horrible that the garbage collectors wont come in anymore. Ridiculous forest service!!!!!

@CraigD9937423 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #9

Well maintained campground in a beautiful area off the Mirror Lake Hwy. The camp hosts keep sites clean, and the restrooms are maybe the cleanest of any USFS facilities ever. No services here, and the four mile road into campground is in terrible shape. It shouldnt be attempted without a high clearance vehicle/trailer. In fact, there isnt any trash service because the operator refuses to take his truck on the road.

@DavidMH569C64E · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #8

This is a very pretty campground. with opportunities to see wildlife and fish in the nearby stream. Our campground host this year, Marvin, was the best we have ever experienced! He was very personable and always had the time to visit. He kept the pit toilets cleaner than I have ever seen them during the 10 years we have been coming to this campground. He also took real care of the campground, raking the site after each camper left and even cleaning out the firepit of leftover burnt wood, which I have never seen a campground host do before. He even gave us a map to hiking trails in the area.

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #11

Having private companies make huge profits off of public land and infrastructure is a crime. Utah Recreation is a horrible company that should not be running public areas for a (very large) profit

@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #6

The US Forest Ranger assigned to Christmas Meadows area is 'Marv'. And he is a marvelous individual. Advice he gave of the surrounding area and wildlife allowed our family visit to greatly exceed our expectations. Thank you Marv!!!

@CharlesH720196 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #9

Don’t tell anyone, but the most beautiful valley in the Unitas. Great camp sites on the river. Clean bathrooms and well maintained. A gem.

@LeahL3813703 · Camped on Jul 20, 2022 at Campsite #4

I love this place! The views, the lay out, the cleanliness, the stream….the downside is~ incredibly hard to book (the resy system is challenging)

@SusieS3628819 · Camped on Jul 19, 2022 at Campsite #2

very nice campground. Clean restrooms, sites far apart. Beautiful location with direct access to trails.

@JaromK2768157 · Camped on Jul 11, 2022 at Campsite #6

Cleanest pit toilet I have ever seen. Campsites are well spaced out. Lots of spots for tents. Really nice shaded spots with easy access to the river behind.

@MikeW4539708 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #11

There was no camp host this year. The toilets were not as clean as in the past and are getting run down. They also were very full and needed empty. Not as enjoyable as it has been in the past.

@JaniceW2514803 · Camped on Jul 4, 2022 at Campsite #7

Great Campground, beautiful area. The road was rough to get there, a lot of pot holes.

@BobbieC7473112 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #6

Bathrooms(vault) ok. Hosts could be more active? The campground is loosing trees at a fast rate . Very hot sites for 50% of the sites. Quiet though , great trail next to campground. Go for miles to lakes up high

@BobbieC609 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #6

@AnitaB6363314 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #6

Camp host is always helpful. Keeps the camp site clean and bathrooms clean. He is kind and enforced rules very kindly,

@AnitaB753 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #6

Camp host is always helpful. Keeps the camp site clean and bathrooms clean. He is kind and enforced rules very kindly,

@KendraV961 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #3

This is my favorite place to camp every year. It is beyond beautiful. I love that the campground is small, quiet, and clean!

@KendraV5326329 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #3

This is my favorite place to camp every year. It is beyond beautiful. I love that the campground is small, quiet, and clean!

@RobertW340 · Camped on Jul 23, 2021 at Campsite #4

The camp host needs to stay away from alcohol.

@MikeW299 · Camped on Jul 18, 2021 at Campsite #11

Wonderful experience at a great location that we always love to enjoy! The camp host is amazing and we are so glad to see him every year. He does a phenomenal job at caring for the facility and making us feel welcome. We love the location and the hiking opportunities it provides.

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