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South Fork (Ut) Campground in Utah
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South Fork (Ut) Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, South Fork (Ut) Campground is a campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah with 42 campsites. South Fork (Ut) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • South Fork (Ut) Campground is located at 41.2819° N, 111.6531° W.
people allowed on 34 of 42 sites
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people allowed on each of the 8 largest sites
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South Fork (Ut) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 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 South Fork (Ut) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at South Fork (Ut) Campground

  • Standard 42
  • Accessible 6

What an RV fits

  • 25–29 ft4 sites
  • 30–34 ft16 sites
  • 35–39 ft7 sites
  • 40–44 ft8 sites
  • 45–49 ft1 site
  • 50–54 ft3 sites
  • 55–59 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding, water sports.

All sites at South Fork (Ut) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
001AStandard842 ft-
002AStandard840 ft-
003AStandard835 ft-
004DAStandard1640 ft-
005DAStandard1640 ft-
006AStandard835 ft-
007AStandard845 ft-
008DAStandard1632 ft-
009AStandard828 ft-
010AStandard830 ftAccessible
011AStandard842 ft-
013DAStandard1630 ft-
014AStandard830 ftAccessible
015DAStandard1630 ft-
016AStandard836 ftAccessible
017AStandard830 ftAccessible
018AStandard850 ftAccessible
019AStandard838 ftAccessible
020DBStandard1655 ft-
022BStandard8--
023BStandard8--
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
024DBStandard1630 ft-
025BStandard840 ft-
026BStandard842 ft-
027BStandard835 ft-
028BStandard830 ft-
029BStandard840 ft-
030DBStandard1630 ft-
031BStandard830 ft-
032BStandard825 ft-
033BStandard830 ft-
034BStandard826 ft-
035BStandard830 ft-
036BStandard850 ft-
037BStandard830 ft-
038BStandard830 ft-
039BStandard835 ft-
040BStandard830 ft-
041BStandard850 ft-
042BStandard836 ft-
043BStandard828 ft-
044BStandard830 ft-

About South Fork (Ut) Campground

Overview

South Fork Campground is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at an elevation of 5,200 feet, just 7 miles from Huntsville, Utah. Campers love the park for its great river access. Tubing and fishing are very popular activities.

Recreation

Campers enjoy fishing and tubing on the South Fork. Several hiking and mountain biking trails begin in the area.

Facilities

The campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

This scenic campground is situated among cottonwoods and willow. Moose and deer wander through the campground on occasion. The South Fork runs alongside the campground.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Ogden Valley has numerous boating, fishing, hiking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and scenic driving opportunities. Pineview Reservoir is a short drive from the campground with boating, fishing and swimming.

Causey Reservoir is close by, offering great canoeing and fishing, as well as hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Highway 39 continues on to Monte Cristo Summit with sweeping mountain views. ATV and hiking trails are abundant in the area.

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 South Fork (Ut) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check South Fork (Ut) 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

Bring your own drinking water

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

Dogs or Domestic Pets

Owners must

-Control dog 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, 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, when 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

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 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

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, 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, 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 Ogden Ranger District at 801-625-5112 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

South Fork (Ut) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at South Fork (Ut) Campground?

South Fork (Ut) Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 42 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at South Fork (Ut) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at South Fork (Ut) 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 South Fork (Ut) Campground have?

South Fork (Ut) Campground has 42 campsites.

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