Overview

Facilities

The campground contains three group sites that can each accommodate up to 50 people. Sites are equipped with picnic and serving tables, campfire circles and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved. 

Natural Features

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 campsite and/or imprisonment

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

• There is no water available on site. Please bring all of the water you will need for your stay.

  Please bring your own drinking water

• Dogs or Domestic Pets:

  Owners must:

  Control the dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times. 

    -Clean up dog feces immediately. 

    -Limit two dogs per campsite. 

  Do not allow dogs to:

    -Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals. 

    -Obstruct or interfere with people, vehicles, or property. 

    -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife. 

• If accessing campground from the Nebo Loop, there is one tight curve on the dirt road just above the campground; not recommended for trailers if you're unfamiliar with the road.

• Trailers/Campers and RVs: 

  -Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

  -Santaquin Canyon Road is paved but steep, narrow, and not recommended for large RVs and trailers

• Campground Etiquette and Rules:

  Gates open at 7a.m., Gates close at 10p.m.

  Quiet Hours are 10p.m. to 6a.m. No generators after 10p.m.

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

  Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site

  Reserved campsites 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 garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

   Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

   Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

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

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

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

  Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed

  No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level

  No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet

  Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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

• Advance Reservations/First Come First Served (FF) sites

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

  You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

  A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, as 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

  Many sites are in remote locations, making it difficult to contact camp hosts about availability

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

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

  There is no waiting list for FF sites

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

  Firewood - $9

• Please understand that camping/picnicking 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

  If a guest does not arrive at the campsite by check-out time 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 information on visiting Bear Country visit:

  wildawareutah.org

  wildlife.utah.gov

  For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

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

  - For more information, please call {Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660} [Logan Ranger District at 435-755-3620] or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

  - Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

  - 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 within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information 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 his or her party

Notifications and Alerts

• Our facility is experiencing a water outage until further notice. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water

Available Activities

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Biking - Biking
• Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

From I-15, take Santaquin exit 244; go east under the freeway and turn south. Follow the road into Santaquin Canyon/Forest Road 014 for 6.5 miles to the campground. The road is paved but steep and narrow.<br /> <br /> From Payson, take the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway south approximately 12 miles to the Santaquin Canyon turnoff. Follow the Santaquin Canyon dirt road west approximately 7 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: SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

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