Blackhawk
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 July 22 at 7:50AM MDT until July 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Utah, including the following areas, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, Lower Washington County, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Southwest Utah, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Canyonlands, Western Uinta Basin, Western Uinta Mountains and Zion National Park and Wyoming, including the following area, Southwest Wyoming. This also includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Monroe Canyon, France Canyon, and Forsyth. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 3:49PM MDT until July 22 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Utah, including the following county, Utah. * WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 348 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort, Saratoga Springs and Fairfield.
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 3:07PM MDT until July 22 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Utah, including the following county, Utah. * WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Areas along the US-6 and US-89 Junction in southern Utah county.
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
| sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (801) 798-3571 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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