Salamander Dispersed Area

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026. A day-use pass ($10/3 days, $20/7 days, or $60/annual) is required and covers overnight camping.

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

1:04 PM — October 10th, 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

Salamander Dispersed Area sits along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in American Fork Canyon, approximately 9.3 miles up UT-92 near mile marker 17. This primitive camping area connects to the Salamander Flat Trail, which leads to the Timpooneke trailhead and provides access to Mount Timpanogos wilderness hiking. The trail crosses a stream at the start and passes through large stands of fir trees. As a dispersed camping area, amenities are minimal. Vault restrooms are available, but there is no potable water on site. Campers must bring their own drinking water. Horses and pack animals are permitted but must use certified weed-free hay, and riders are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Pets are allowed but must remain leashed at all times. A day-use pass is required and covers overnight camping. Passes cost $10 for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, or $60 for an annual pass. Interagency America the Beautiful passes are also accepted. Digital passes can be purchased through Recreation.gov.

Directions

Head up American Fork Canyon using UT-92/Alpine Loop Road. The dispersed area is on the left about 9.3 miles up the road, near mile marker 17.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $10 - $60

Vehicle

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

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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