Jordanelle - Rock Cliff Area
Closed for the season. The campground operates from late May through October. Reservations can be made up to 4 months in advance through Utah State Parks. Stay limit is 14 consecutive nights within a 30-day period.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 late Saturday night 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
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 1:12PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Wasatch Back, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, and Sanpete Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. Winds will initially start off Saturday morning as southwesterly downslope off favored terrain, such as the Oquirrhs, before becoming more widespread in the late morning to early afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
About
Rock Cliff Campground occupies a unique position within Jordanelle State Park, offering a more intimate and secluded camping experience than the larger Hailstone Recreation Area across the reservoir. All 50 tent sites are walk-in only, with no vehicle access to individual sites. Tent pads are 9x9 feet. The campground is distributed through three loops named Riverbed, Aspen Grove, and Upland Meadow, each nestled in the riparian corridor along the Provo River. The adjacent Rock Cliff Nature Center provides educational programming about the wetland ecosystem, and the area's elevated boardwalks and maintained trails wind through sage uplands and wetland areas to views of the Provo River entering Jordanelle Reservoir. The Three Rocks Trail offers a 0.7-mile hike with 150 feet of elevation gain, while the 22-mile Perimeter Trail connects Rock Cliff to Hailstone. Wildlife sightings include eagles, hawks, deer, elk, moose, beaver, and fox. A single-lane boat ramp provides reservoir access for small watercraft under 16 feet, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. The Provo River and Jordanelle Reservoir offer fishing opportunities. A group pavilion is available for gatherings, and a fish cleaning station serves anglers.
Directions
From Salt Lake City, take I-80 East to US 40 East, then turn left at the traffic light near mile marker 13 onto Highway 32 East. Continue approximately 7.5 miles, then turn left onto Rock Cliff Road to the park entrance. From Provo, take US 189 East to US 40 West toward Park City, turn right at the traffic light near mile marker 13 onto Highway 32 East, travel 7.5 miles, then left onto Rock Cliff Road.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 - $300 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| jordanelle@utah.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 782-3030 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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