Closed

Closed due to fire damage from the 2018 Pole Creek and Bald Mountain Fires. The entire Blackhawk area, including the campground, roads, trailheads, and trails, is closed to all access until October 31, 2026. Reconstruction efforts are scheduled to begin in 2026.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 10th, 3:44 PM — 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight MDT tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Blackhawk Campground occupies a scenic position along the Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,000 feet in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The campground offers 38 sites spread across multiple loops, including standard single and double sites, group sites accommodating up to 50 or 100 people, and equestrian sites equipped with corrals, hitching racks, and water troughs. Dominant vegetation includes fir, pine, aspen, and Gambel oak trees that provide partial shade and vibrant fall color, while broad grassy meadows surround the wooded areas. Recreation opportunities abound. Trailheads for Blackhawk Trail and Loafer Mountain Trail begin within the campground, offering hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The adjacent Mount Nebo Wilderness Area provides pristine backcountry terrain, and Payson Lakes Recreation Area lies just 5 miles away with trout fishing, swimming, and picnicking. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant throughout the area. Amenities include flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, campfire rings or BBQ grills, and firewood. No hookups or dump station are available. The campground enforces a 16-day stay limit and prohibits ATVs and off-road vehicles. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is required.

Directions

From I-15, take exit 250 toward Payson and proceed south on Main Street. Turn east onto 100 North/Highway, then turn south onto 600 East, which becomes the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Travel up Payson Canyon approximately 22 miles to Forest Road 175 (Blackhawk Campground Road) and turn right. Follow approximately 1.7 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $24 - $255

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length 45ft
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (801) 798-3571

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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