About Renegade Long Term
Overview Renegade Campground is located on the shore of beautiful Strawberry Reservoir at an elevation of 7,700 feet. Visitors flock to Strawberry for its great fishing, boating and trail opportunities. Recreation Strawberry Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Kokanee salmon. Renegade Day Use Area, 1/4 mile below the site, provides great beach access, a marina and boat ramp. Other popular activities in the Strawberry area include hiking, biking and horseback riding. Facilities Flush toilets and drinking water are provided but there is no electricity or phone. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Improvements included paved roads, boat launch ramp, fish cleaning station, and garbage service. There are no shower facilities at this campground. Natural Features The campground is set among rolling sagebrush covered hills just above Strawberry Reservoir. Most campsites offer sweeping views of the pretty reservoir and surrounding hills. The campground has no trees and no shade. Stands of aspens and pines cover the distant hillsides. Nearby Attractions The Strawberry OHV Trail System offers 75 miles of trails. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy the extensive trail system as well. Strawberry Visitor Center has interpretive displays, a working fish trap and egg collection station and a nature trail.
What to Pack for Your Stay
Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
👔 What to Wear
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Long-sleeve shirt
Synthetic or merino, sun-protective.
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Light shell or windbreaker
Even on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 0 mph).
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Hiking pants or convertible
Layer for variable conditions.
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Trail runners or low boots
Comfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
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Water
Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
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High-energy snacks
A snack for the trail.
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Sun protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
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First-aid kit
Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
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Offline map
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to Renegade Long Term
Heading to Renegade Long Term? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Renegade Long Term?
No central reservation system listed for Renegade Long Term. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10306495) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I contact Renegade Long Term?
You can reach the park at phone: 385-273-1100 or email: info@gocamputah.com.
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