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Friendship Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah

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As of September 2026, Friendship Campground is a campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah with 6 campsites. Friendship Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Friendship Campground is located at 41.6608ยฐ N, 111.6653ยฐ W.
people allowed on 5 of 6 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
25

Friendship Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
  • Book up to: 4 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Friendship Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Friendship Campground

  • Standard 5
  • Group 1

Amenities

  • restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad.

All sites at Friendship Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the FRIENDSHIP CAMPGROUND loop.

SiteTypeSleeps
001Group25
002Standard8
003Standard8
004Standard8
005Standard8
006Standard8

About Friendship Campground

Overview

Friendship Campground is located about 15 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.

Recreation

Friendship offers many recreational activities. Richards Hollow Trail, for hiking and mountain biking, begins just outside the campground. Left Hand Fork provides great fishing for wild brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The Shoshone ATV Trail System is nearby.

Facilities

This campground has 5 single family sites and 1 group camp site that accomodates up to 25 people. Each single site has a picnic table and fire ring. Accessible vault toilet facilities are provided.

Natural Features

Shady maples forest the campground, offering an escape from the summer heat. Grasses and wildflowers dot the landscape, providing pretty color in the summer months.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway: From historic Cache Valley on the west, this byway winds northeast through the national forest to Bear Lake spanning the Utah/Idaho border. Along the way, 500 million years of geologic history unfold in the lower canyon's deeply incised walls and fromations laden with fossils. In autumn, the colors are unparalleled.

Charges & 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.

Rules and notices at Friendship Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Friendship Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Dogs or Domestic Pets

Owners must

-Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6โ€™) 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

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

Campground Etiquette and Rules

Gates open at 7am, Gates 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 site may result in a $5,000 fine

Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm 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

Campground is accessed via rough , rocky dirt road that may be too rough for trailers; high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles recommended

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

Reservable sites must be booked 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, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy in real time

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, we cannot 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 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

If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or 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. Group Site Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit entire use 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 forfeit site and 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 here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

For more info, call 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 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

Friendship Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Friendship Campground?

Friendship Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Friendship Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Friendship Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Friendship Campground have?

Friendship Campground has 6 campsites.

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