Overview

Facilities

This primitive campground contains four group sites, each named after a notable figure in U.S. Forest Service history. Sites contain picnic tables and campfire circles; some have serving tables. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. A host is located at nearby Hope Campground. 

Natural Features

Recreation

Nearby Attractions

Part of the Wasatch Mountain Range, situated between American Fork Canyon on the north and Provo Canyon on the south, Mount Timpanogos Wilderness offers abundant rugged terrain embellished with waterfalls and summer wildflowers. You'll find forget-me-nots, alpine buttercups, bluebells, and columbine blooming in high alpine meadows. There are also outstanding glacial cirques and moraines. You'll have an excellent chance of spotting Rocky Mountain goats in the Emerald Lake area, as well as mule deer, elk, and moose. There are about 17 miles of maintained trails accessible from two trailheads: Timpooneke and Mount Timpanogos. Both trails lead to the summit of Mount Timpanogos at 11,753 feet. The stretch between Timpooneke and Aspen Grove is 12 miles long and passes through the heart of the area.

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

• No water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including 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

• Campground Etiquette and Rules

  Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm

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

  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

• 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

  -SR 92 road is very narrow. Max length of vehicle and trailer longer than 30 feet is not recommended. Much of Squaw Peak Road is narrow, steep and winding

• Please check-in with the host at Hope Campground on your way to the site.

• Advance Reservations

  Reservations are required and must be made at least 5 days in advance

  Walk-ins/first come first serve not available for these sites

• Firewood -$9 (available at Hope campground)

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

  Cancellations within 14 days of the arrival date will forfeit the entire first night 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, a $20 service fee will be assessed and will 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 info, call Pleasant Grove Ranger District at 801-785-3563 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 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

• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping
• Biking - Biking
• Rock Climbing - Rock Climbing
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

<p>From I-15, take exit 272 toward 800 North/Highway 52. Proceed east on 800 North to the mouth of Provo Canyon. Go left into the canyon on Highway 189 for 2 miles to the Squaw Peak Road turnoff. Turn right onto Squaw Peak Road and continue 9.5 miles to the campground. The first 5 miles of Squaw Peak Road are paved. The last 4.5 miles to the campground are on maintained dirt/gravel.</p>

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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