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Open for the 2026 season. Gates open 7am and close at 10pm with a tire-ripper exit. Quiet hours 10pm-8am. 7-day stay limit. Reservations available through Recreation.gov with a minimum 2-night stay on weekends and 3-night stay on holiday weekends. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Some sites available first-come, first-served.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

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

Perception Park Family Campground sits on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at 5,200 feet elevation, approximately 7.5 miles east of Huntsville, Utah. Built in the mid-1980s with accessibility as a primary design consideration, it qualifies as a higher-standard campground with paved parking spurs, concrete platforms with benches positioned along the river for wheelchair users, and fully accessible facilities. Though designed for visitors with physical challenges, camping is open to everyone. The scenic setting among shady cottonwoods and willows attracts moose and deer that occasionally wander through. The South Fork Ogden River running alongside the campground is popular for fishing, swimming, and tubing (life jackets are required for all tubers). A paved nature trail follows the river, and on-site amenities include a playground, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host. Nearby attractions include Pineview Reservoir for boating and swimming, Causey Reservoir for canoeing and fishing, and Highway 39 continuing to Monte Cristo Summit with panoramic mountain views and abundant OHV trails.

Directions

From I-15, take the 12th Street exit in Ogden and continue through Ogden Canyon on Highway 39. Remain on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo approximately 7.5 miles east of Huntsville. Turn left at the campground entrance.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $55.45 - $290.65

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 None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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