Granite Flat (Utah)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Granite Flat Campground is located a short distance up scenic American Fork Canyon, less than a mile from Tibble Fork Reservoir. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.
This large campground offers three group sites and several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Horseshoe pits and a grassy baseball field are located on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Need to Know
RV (Max Length) is the TOTAL length of the site. RV ( Max Length - includes tow vehicle ).
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags.
There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
Entrance gate is closed between 10 pm and 7 am.
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Please fill up with water before arriving on site. There is no place to fill-up on site and hooking up to spigots is not allowed.
A per-day, per-vehicle fee for extra vehicles will be collected on-site (cash or check only).
Only state licensed OHV's are allowed to unload and operate in campgrounds.
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
For more information, please call Pleasant Grove Ranger District at 801-785-3563 or call Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100
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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 near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Please note: Utah Recreation Company 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.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among dense stands of aspen, Douglas fir, spruce and pine trees at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Rugged Wasatch peaks surround the area. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is just a few miles down American Fork Canyon, with a rewarding but steep 1.5-mile hike to a guided tour of the spectacular three-room cave system. The trail offers beautiful views of American Fork Canyon.
American Fork Creek can be accessed 3 miles south. A favorite among fly-fisherman, the creek has light pressure for stocked rainbow trout.
The 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes just a few miles from the campground, traveling through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves and pine forests, with breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range. This road is not recommended for vehicles over 30 feet in length.
Timpanogos and Lone Peak Wilderness Areas are nearby, offering a myriad of additional hiking and biking opportunities.
Recreation
Nearby Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offer canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout. A portion of the north shore at Tibble Fork is accessible. Both reservoirs are open only to non-motorized watercraft. Scuba divers frequent Tibble Fork's south shore.
Hiking and mountain biking trails abound, some beginning at the reservoir and others nearby. The 6-mile Tibble Fork Trail, 2-mile Pine Hollow Trail, 3-mile Mill Canyon Trail and the 15-mile Ridge Trail are all in the vicinity.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Physical Address
FR 008 Provo UT 84604
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 801-785-3563 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Go east on Highway 92 for 8 miles to mouth of American Fork Canyon. Go 5 miles up the canyon to junction, take the North Fork/Forest Road 85 to Tibble Fork Reservoir. Stay left on paved road for a mile to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 020, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop MESS HALL, Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop MESS HALL, Area B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop MESS HALL, Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site SANDWAGON, Loop GROUP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Handshaker, Loop GROUP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site STONEMASON, Loop GROUP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop SPIKE CAMP. Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop BARRACKS, Area B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop MESS HALL, Area B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop TREE ARMY, Area A, Type Standard Nonelectric
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