Magpie Campground

About

Magpie Campground is nestled on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, just 6 miles east of Huntsville, Utah. At 5,200 feet elevation, the campground offers a heavily wooded setting dominated by cottonwood trees and lush river-bottom vegetation, providing welcome shade during warm summer months. The campground features 10 sites: 8 single sites accommodating up to 8 people each, and 2 double sites for larger groups up to 16. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water are available on-site. An on-site host sells firewood. River access is the main draw. Tubing and fishing on the South Fork are extremely popular, though life jackets are required for all tubers. Several hiking and mountain biking trails begin nearby. Pineview Reservoir is a short drive away for boating, fishing, and swimming, while Causey Reservoir offers canoeing and additional trail access. Highway 39 continues to Monte Cristo Summit with sweeping mountain views and abundant ATV trails.

Directions

From Ogden, travel east on 12th Street through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo. Magpie Campground is approximately 5 to 7 miles east of Huntsville on Highway 39, the first campground in the South Fork complex.