The Top 6 Lakes in the Uinta Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Uinta Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Uinta Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Uinta Highline Trailhead West
Highlight • Trail
The Uinta Highline Trail starts here if you want to walk it from west to east and ends at US 191. There is parking, vault toilets, and a popular fishing …
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Chepeta Lake
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Chepeta Lake is accessible via a well-maintained road, making it a one of the only spots for arranging resupply drops or meeting support vehicles if hiking the rugged Uinta Highline …
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Kamas Lake
Highlight • Lake
Kamas Lake is located in a rocky depression at the foot of Scout Peak, a majestic and wonderful place!
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Viewpoint (Canyon Rim Campground)
Highlight • Viewpoint
This viewpoint, just a short walk outside Canyon Rim Campground, offers impressive lookouts down into Red Canyon, with the Flaming Gorge Reservior, created from the Green River, in its depths. …
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East Park Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
East Park Reservoir is a lush lake on the Uinta Highline Trail. You'll find a campground with restrooms on the west shore.
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Mirror Lake loop trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Hardcore hikers might not enjoy the fact that Mirror Lake is so close to the road, but it's still an absolutely beautiful destination that suits many mobility levels. The lakeside trail makes a wonderful outing from the nearby campground.
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