Closed
— Closed for the season. The campground operates from May 25 through September 1. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Note: There is currently a temporary water outage.
About
Located approximately six miles east of Huntsville along Highway 39, Botts Campground occupies a scenic bend along the South Fork of the Ogden River at 5,200 feet elevation. This small campground has served as a popular camping destination since pioneer times and features mature cottonwood and willow trees that provide shade without creating dense cover. The South Fork Ogden River flows directly alongside the campground, offering fishing, swimming, and tubing opportunities throughout the season.
The campground is part of the South Fork Recreation Complex, which includes seven campgrounds strung along the river. While no host is stationed at Botts, camp hosts can be found at neighboring Magpie Campground to the west or South Fork Campground to the east. Popular activities include river fishing, hiking, and tubing (life jackets required for all tubers). The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the broader Ogden Valley region.
Nearby attractions include Causey Reservoir approximately five miles east, which offers fishing, swimming, canoeing, and access to hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Pineview Reservoir is a short drive west with additional boating and water recreation. Highway 39 continues east to Monte Cristo Summit with sweeping mountain views and abundant ATV and hiking trails throughout the surrounding national forest.
Directions
From Ogden travel east on 12th Street through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo. Botts Campground is located approximately 6 miles east of Huntsville on Highway 39, part of the South Fork Recreation Complex. The campgrounds in this complex appear in order from west to east: Magpie, Botts, South Fork, Perception Park, Upper and Lower Meadows, and Willows.
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