The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (From Salt Lake City take Hwy 80 E. for 30 mi to Hwy 40. Go S. on Hwy 40
for 1 mi to Kamas exit. Go SE on Hwy 189 for 12 mi to Kamas. Turn E. on Hwy 150 which is the Scenic Byway). It winds
through a heavily forested mountain terrain of ponderosa pine and aspen,
past alpine meadows, to remote mountain lakes. Beginning
at Kamas, the Byway proceeds 70 miles east and then north
to the Wyoming border along Hwy 150. There are 25
campgrounds with hundreds of campsites located along the
route. Many are situated on beautiful alpine lakes that
mirror the surrounding mountains. Giving this road its
name. Trout are found in most of the clear mountain
streams and lakes.
UT,
Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Lost Lake, located on the
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (Hwy 150) across from the Lost Creek Campground.
The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway climbs
past a series of waterfalls while ascending to Bald
Mountain Pass. Then descends to Lost and Mirror Lakes
about 25 miles from Kamas on Rt 150. Both areas have beautiful
lakeside campsites. Two of the most scenic
are the Soapstone Campground and Lost Creek Campgound).
The Soapstone Campground is located about 16 miles East of Kamas on Hwy 150 at an elevation of 7900 feet.
Set in a ponderosa pine and aspen forest near the Provo River, this campground has 34 sites. Water and sewer
hookups are available. The campground is open from late May to early September, depending on snowfall.
Campers enjoy fishing for cutthroat and rainbow trout in the river. Wildlife includes deer, moose, black bears,
and mountain lions.
The Lost Creek Campground is located 28 miles East of Kamas on Hwy 150 at an elevation of 9900 feet.
It lies along the Lost Creek and has 35 sites. Campers come here to fish, boat, and hike.
Water and sewer hookups are available. The campground is open from late June to early September, depending on snowfall.
Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 8236
Federal Bldg, 125 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT
84138 (801) 524-5030. www.fs.fed.us/wcnf.
For additional information on
attractions and outdoor recreational adventures in Utah,
contact the Utah Travel Council at Council Hall/ Capital
Hill, Dept TIA, 300 North State Street, Salt Lake City,
UT 84114 (801) 538-1030. www.state.ut.us and www.utah.com
