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Maple Bench Campground

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Open for the season May 8 through September 20. All sites are first-come, first-served. Gate hours 7am to 10pm. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 9th, 1:04 PM — 4:15 AM

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

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

Maple Bench Campground sits at 5,800 feet along the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This small, 10-site campground is perched on a dramatic bluff overlooking the deep canyon carved by Peteetneet Creek, with views stretching all the way to the town of Payson. White fir, Pinyon Pine, and Gambel Oak create an open forest canopy providing shade and shelter. Rainbow and brook trout fishing is popular in the creek below the campground, while Maple Lake lies just half a mile away for canoeing, kayaking, and non-motorized boating (powerboats prohibited). The Red Lake trail departs from the upper camping areas near the lake. The adjacent Mount Nebo Wilderness offers pristine mountain scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, and additional trail opportunities. Devils Kitchen Geological Area along the Nebo Loop features red rock hoodoos accessible via a half-mile trail. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets and potable water. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. No hookups are available. Due to narrow roads, tight turns, and small site pads, RVs, trailers, and large campers are not permitted. Pack out all trash. Bear-resistant food storage is required.

Directions

From I-15 take exit 250 (Payson). Go south on Main Street to 100 North (first traffic light) and turn left. Continue east to 600 East then turn right in front of Peteetneet Academy. Go south on 600 East for 3.5 miles to the mouth of Payson Canyon. Maple Bench Campground is approximately 1.5 miles from the canyon mouth on the right side of the road.

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 $25.89

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (801) 798-3571

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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