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Open for camping. Some sites are first-come, first-served while others are reservable through Recreation.gov. Reservations require 5-day advance notice with 2-night minimum on weekends and 3-night minimum on holidays. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.

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

Botts Campground is a small, historic campground located about six miles east of Huntsville, Utah along Highway 39 in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Situated on a curve of the South Fork Ogden River at 5,200 feet elevation, it has been a popular camping destination since pioneer times. The campground offers 7 single sites and 1 double site, all standard nonelectric with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The setting features large, old cottonwoods and willows that provide shade along the riverbank. Popular recreation includes fishing the South Fork Ogden River, swimming, and tubing downstream (life jackets required for all tubers). The campground has no on-site host but hosts at nearby Magpie or South Fork Campgrounds can assist. Nearby Causey Reservoir offers fishing, canoeing, and access to hiking and biking trails. Pineview Reservoir provides boating, fishing, and swimming. Highway 39 continues east to Monte Cristo Summit with sweeping mountain views, and numerous ATV and hiking trails are available throughout the area.

Directions

From Ogden, Utah, travel east on 12th Street through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo. Botts Campground is approximately 6 miles east of Huntsville, between Magpie Campground (to the west) and South Fork Campground (to the east).

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 $27.72

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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Botts Campground
Botts Campground
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