Overview

Facilities

The campground contains one group site, nine equestrian sites and several family sites, most of which are accessible.

Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, utility tables and campfire rings. Equestrian sites each have a small horse corral. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking spurs are gravel. 

Natural Features

The campground lies among dense, shady stands of aspen, fir and spruce trees at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Stream and riparian area are located within the campground. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show.

Recreation

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

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 site and/or imprisonment

  Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear

• Group site accommodates 40 people only; any additional people will be asked to leave

• Dogs or Domestic Pets

  Owners must

  -Control dogs by 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 site boundaries

  Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

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

  Horses allowed in Equestrian sites only

  No ATV's/OHV's allowed in 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 site may result in a $5,000 fine

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

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

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

  No boisterous behavior. 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

  SR 92 road is very narrow. Max length of vehicle and trailer longer than 30ft is not allowed

• First Come First Served (FF) sites

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

  FF site must be claimed 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 site on the day you plan to check-in

  Availability cannot be predicted

  Many sites are in remote locations, 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, or cannot show proof of ownership upon arrival you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior/Access passes qualify for discounts

• Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits 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 site 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 Bear Country

  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, please call Pleasant Grove Ranger District at 801-785-3563 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

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping
• Biking - Biking
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive

Directions

From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Travel east on Highway 92 for 5 miles to the junction of Highway 92 and the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Keep going straight east up the South Fork. Continue on the Alpine Scenic Loop for 3.5 miles to the campground.

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Late Cancellations</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Refunds</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recreation.gov Billing Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."</li> </ul> <p><strong>Changes to Policies and Procedures</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.</li> </ul>

Contact Information

Phone: PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 801-785-3563 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

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