Utah / Utah County / Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Granite Flat

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 30, 2025 and operates through October 13. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. 7-day stay limit. Gate closes at 10:00 p.m.

About

Granite Flat Campground is situated in scenic American Fork Canyon at an elevation of 6,400 feet, surrounded by rugged Wasatch peaks and dense stands of aspen, Douglas fir, spruce, and pine trees. Located less than a mile from Tibble Fork Reservoir and close to the Lone Peak Wilderness, the campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the abundant recreational opportunities in the area. The campground features 44 single sites, 8 double sites, and 3 overnight group sites, making it suitable for both individual campers and larger gatherings. Nearby Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offer excellent opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Both reservoirs are restricted to non-motorized watercraft, and scuba divers frequent Tibble Fork's south shore. Hiking and mountain biking trails abound in the vicinity, including the 6-mile Tibble Fork Trail, 2-mile Pine Hollow Trail, 3-mile Mill Canyon Trail, and the 15-mile Ridge Trail. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is just a few miles down the canyon, offering a rewarding 1.5-mile hike to spectacular three-room cave tours. The 20-mile Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes nearby, providing breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range through alpine canyons and mountain meadows. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant throughout the area.

Directions

From Salt Lake City, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Go east on Highway 92 for 8 miles to the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Drive 5 miles up the canyon to the junction, then take the North Fork/Forest Road 85 toward Tibble Fork Reservoir. Stay left on the paved road for 1 mile to the campground.

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