Anderson Cove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Anderson Cove Campground is a popular facility located 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah, on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.

This large campground contains five group sites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Two of these sites are accessible and all five have large picnic shelters. Several single and double-family sites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station and small general store are located on-site.

Notifications and Alerts

Camping fees now include access to the dump station
Anderson Cove Campground will be part of the camping experience at Outdoor Adventure X Mountain Festival June 17-18, 2023. During this time, reservations can only be made by visiting the event website at OutdoorAdventureX.com. Questions related to the event and Anderson Cove Campground reservations, modifications, cancellations, and refunds made for dates June 17-18 should be directed to Outdoor Adventure X at 317-207-2089. These reservation dates are not handled by Recreation.gov.

Need to Know

Camping fees now include access to the dump station
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.
There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. There is a 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends.

This campground has first come, first served sites. Campers must have a sleeping unit to obtain a site.
Quiet time is 10 PM. Gates will be locked at this time. Generators must be turned off and voices dialed down to a whisper.
No dogs are allowed on the beach at any time. Dogs are allowed at the campground. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per site and must be on a leash and with you at all times.
You must show your entrance pass every time you come back into the park until your stay has ended.

Park only in your assigned camping site or day-use area.

No parking or driving on the grass. Do not cut or otherwise damage or alter any tree or bush.

Boat parking only- no other vehicles allowed in the boat parking lot. Boat passes must be displayed.

Visitors joining a boat must park in overflow.

Check out is at 12 PM - no excuses- all extra vehicle and boat launch passes connected to campsite also expire at 12 PM.
Campfires allowed only in fire rings, manufactured stoves, or grills and must always be attended. No wood pallets are allowed in the park. No fireworks, explosives, archery or sharp airborne objects.
No littering- Please throw trash in dumpsters. Do not put trash or food waste in fire rings or toilets.
Speed limit in campground is 5 MPH.

Only street legal vehicles can be driven within the campground.

No skateboards.

Bikes can only be ridden on established roads. Do not ride in boat parking.
*NO ALCOHOL* at day use areas or beaches, fine from law enforcement for violation is $250.00. Anderson Cove campground is the only exception.
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 Ogden Ranger District at 801-625-5112 or Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100 or

visit our webiste www.gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/gocamputah

To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
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

Anderson Cove lies at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Its open meadows and manicured lawns are lined with a variety of shade trees. Temperatures are warm during the day.

Nearby Attractions

Ogden River Scenic Byway, this beautiful byway, beginning at the mouth of Ogden Canyon winds through 44 miles of Utah's most beautiful mountains and countryside. Rock walls and tree-covered mountain sides line the roadway that follows the Ogden River to Pineview Dam. Small islands dot the man-made reservoir and surrounding fields are either shades of green or snow-white. The magnificent Wasatch Mountain Range stretches heavenward and the mountains cradle the reservoir and small communities through which the byway passes in their gentle valleys.

Recreation

Campers come to Anderson Cove for picnicking, fishing, swimming and boating. Pineview Reservoir offers excellent water skiing opportunities. Kayaking and canoeing are popular on the reservoir's quieter coves.

A boat ramp, swimming beach, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are located within the campground.

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

6702 UT-39 Huntsville UT 84317

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 801-625-5112 OR ANDERSON COVE 801-745-2265 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Ogden, Utah, take 12th Street east through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 north of Pineview Reservoir; campground is on the left side of highway.

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