Rock Canyon
Open

Open for the 2026 season (May 22 through September 26). Reservations required through Recreation.gov with a minimum 5-day advance booking. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holiday weekends. Gates open 7am, close 10pm. Check in with the host at nearby Hope Campground upon arrival.

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

Rock Canyon Campground occupies an isolated, forested setting high above Utah Valley on Squaw Peak Road at 6,500 feet elevation. Dense stands of maple, scrub oak, and fir provide plentiful shade, while grassy meadows and wildflowers dot the surrounding terrain. A scenic turnout just before the campground offers stunning views of Rock Canyon and glimpses of Utah Valley below. The campground features four group sites named after U.S. Forest Service historical figures: Gifford Pinchot, Aldo Leopold, Albert F. Potter, and Vivian West. Each site includes picnic tables and a campfire circle; some have serving tables. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on-site, so campers must bring their own supply. Rock Canyon Trail begins directly in the campground, providing excellent hiking and mountain biking. The Squaw Peak Trail to the summit is accessible just outside the campground. Rock Canyon is renowned among climbers, with hundreds of routes across the canyon walls. The campground operates seasonally from late May through late September and requires advance reservations through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From I-15, take exit 272 toward 800 North/Highway 52. Proceed east on 800 North to the mouth of Provo Canyon. Turn left into the canyon on Highway 189 for 2 miles to the Squaw Peak Road turnoff. Turn right onto Squaw Peak Road and continue 9.5 miles to the campground. The first 5 miles are paved; the last 4.5 miles are maintained dirt/gravel.

Amenities

Water No
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 $98.3

Vehicle

Max RV Length 20ft
Max Trailer Length 20ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (801) 785-3563

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

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