Utah / Utah County / Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Altamont

Closed — Closed for the season. The Alpine Loop (SR-92) closed October 24, 2025 and typically reopens in May depending on snow conditions. Reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.

About

Altamont Campground occupies a scenic location at 7,400 feet elevation along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in the Wasatch Mountains. The group campground is surrounded by dense stands of aspen, fir, and spruce trees, with the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area adjacent to the site. The facility offers a large picnic shelter with multiple picnic tables and a campfire circle, along with flush toilets and drinking water. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the area's exceptional hiking opportunities. The 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail, which begins across the road at Timpooneke Campground, climbs to the summit of Mount Timpanogos and allows horses. The rough dirt Timpooneke Road nearly circumnavigates Mount Timpanogos and provides excellent mountain biking and birding opportunities. The 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves, and pine forests with breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range. Nearby attractions include Timpanogos Cave National Monument down American Fork Canyon, Cascade Springs 9 miles away with accessible boardwalks, and Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offering non-motorized boating and fishing for rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Wildlife viewing and wildflower displays are abundant in summer, while autumn brings spectacular fall color.

Directions

From Salt Lake City, travel south on I-15 to Alpine-Highland exit 284. Travel east on Highway 92 approximately 13 miles through American Fork Canyon, then 3 miles south on the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. Campground is on the left.

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