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Currently closed for the season. Tentative opening May 8, 2026. Operates first-come-first-served when open. Gate hours 7am to 10pm. Bear country with strict food storage requirements.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

4:07 AM — 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 tonight 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

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

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.

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 60ft
Max Trailer Length 60ft
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 405-7100

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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