Overview

Intake Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,320 feet. It’s located in the Stansbury Range where visitors enjoy exploring local trails.

Facilities

This campground has 4 single sites. This campground has vault restroom facilities. There is no water system in this campground, you will need to bring your own water. 

Natural Features

The remote desert canyon is forested with oak, maple and juniper trees, which offer partial shade. Willow Creek flows through the site.

Recreation

The multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail begin across the road from the entrance, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.

Nearby Attractions

South Willow Canyon Road is a very scenic drive in the Tooele County, in western Utah, USA. The road is mostly paved but becomes gravel at the National Forest boundary and winds through some very interesting narrows, but any vehicle should be able to make it. 

The road is 7.1 miles long. The last 4 miles are unpaved. It’s noted for its fantastic wildlife. Along the road there are five forest service campgrounds. Snow can usually be found on the upper part of the trail from November to the middle of June. The road is pretty steep and narrow. Although the South Willow Canyon road is paved, it is pitted with chuckholes and is not recommended for trailer use. The road ends at an elevation of 7,470ft (2.276m) above the sea level, at the beginning of the Deseret Peak Trail.

Important Notices

• This Campground is in Bear Country

  Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

    -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment

  Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives

• There is no water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water

  This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

• Dogs or Domestic Pets

  Owners must

   -Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times

   -Clean up dog feces immediately

   -Limit two dogs per site

  Do not allow dogs to

   -Threaten, or attack people/animals

   -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

   -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife

• Campground Etiquette and Rules

  Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm

  Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm

  Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

  Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

  Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

  Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

  Leave No Trace

   -Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

   -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

   -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

   -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine

  Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

  Fireworks, discharging of firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed

  No boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level

  No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

  Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

• There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

• Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

• First Come First Served (FF) sites

  For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

  FF site must be calimed in person on the day you wish to check-in

  A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

  The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

  Availability cannot be predicted

  This site is in a remote location, we cannot contact hosts about availability

  Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

  To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

• Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

  Firewood -$9

• If you booked at a discount without a Senior/Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior/Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

• Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions

  Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

  No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

  Failure to arrive at the campsite by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

• For more info on visiting Bear Country visit

  wildawareutah.org

  wildlife.utah.gov

  For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

• Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

  For more info, call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 opt 3 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

  Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

  To reserve a site 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 within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here

• Please note: Utah Recreation 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 their party

Available Activities

• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Reservation Cancellations & Changes</strong></p> <p>Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).</p> <p><strong>Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window:</strong></p> <p>If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.</p> <p>There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure.</p> <p>There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.</p> <p>If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.</p> <p><strong>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</strong></p> <p>Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>Cabins / Lookouts: Customers who cancel a cabin or lookout reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p> <p>Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p> <p>Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.</p> <p>Changes or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center (see below for early departures). If the location is staffed, on-site personnel may or may not be able to assist with changes or cancellations (check with local staff).</p> <p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p> <p>Overnight and Day-Use Facilities: A 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 (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date and will hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.</p> <p><strong>Early Departures</strong></p> <p>If a customer departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund.</p> <p>Please notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site.</p> <p>Customers may notify the call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a customer requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time has passed, the customer will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.</p> <p><strong>Interagency Pass Discounts</strong></p> <p>The following are the only Interagency Passes that provide a discount on camping reservations and some tickets:</p> <p>Senior Annual Pass</p> <p>Senior Lifetime Pass</p> <p>Access Pass</p> <p>Golden Age Pass</p> <p>Golden Access Pass</p> <p>Eligible pass discounts only apply to individual campsites and may apply to a ticket for the pass holder. Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group reservations, cabins, shelters, and multi-use sites (doubles, triples, etc.).</p> <p>Pass discounts only apply to the recreation (or use) fee for the facility. Other charges such as electricity or water hookups, reservation or other fees are not eligible for a discount.</p> <p>The holder of the pass must occupy the site for which the discount is applied.</p> <p>The pass can only be used for one site during a time period.</p> <p><strong>Refunds</strong></p> <p>Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.</p> <p>Fees: Applicable fees, such as reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.</p> <p>Debit or Credit Card Purchases: Refunds for debit or credit card payments made after October 1, 2018 will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. In the event that a customer has cancelled this card, they will need to contact their card company to have the funds released. We cannot issue refunds to any card other than the one used to pay. If a customer paid with a debit or credit card prior to October 1, 2018 their refund will be issued in the form of a Treasury check.</p> <p>Check or Cash Purchases: Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile.</p> <p>Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.</p> <p>Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.</p> <p><strong>Recreation.gov Billing Information</strong></p> <p>Reservation transactions will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777 NM"</p> <p><strong>Changes to Policies and Procedures</strong></p> <p>Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated September 2019.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 385-273-1100

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