Altamont Group Campground

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The campground operates seasonally from early June through late September, weather dependent. Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance via Recreation.gov; no walk-ins or first-come, first-served availability. Minimum stay is 2 nights on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Altamont Group Campground sits at 7,400 feet elevation along the scenic Alpine Loop Byway in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Set among dense stands of aspen, fir, and spruce trees adjacent to the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness, the campground offers a prime location for groups seeking mountain recreation. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant, with autumn bringing spectacular fall colors. The campground consists of a single group site with capacity for 100 people. Facilities include a large picnic shelter containing multiple picnic tables and a campfire circle, accessible flush toilets, and potable water. The access road and parking area are paved. Note that Highway 92 has a 30-foot vehicle length restriction that applies to this campground. Popular activities include hiking the Timpooneke Trail to Mount Timpanogos summit (15 miles round-trip), which begins across the road at Timpooneke Campground. The dirt Timpooneke Road offers mountain biking and birding opportunities. The 20-mile Alpine Loop Scenic Byway provides stunning views of the Wasatch Range through alpine canyons, meadows, and forests.

Directions

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

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $303 - $315

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (801) 785-3563

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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