Shenoah Picnic Area
Open for the 2026 season (May 8 through October 4). Water is currently not available; campers should bring their own. Gates open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 7:21PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of North Ogden moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wellsville, Paradise, Huntsville, Nordic Valley, Causey Reservoir, Pineview Reservoir, Eden, Powder Mountain, Avon, and Liberty.
About
Shenoah Picnic Area sits on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, surrounded by rugged hills shaded by black willow and box elder trees. Located about 9 miles from Hyrum, Utah at an elevation of 5,600 feet, this facility offers both day-use picnicking and overnight group camping. The area consists of 9 individual picnic sites that can be reserved together as a group site for overnight camping, accommodating up to 50 people. When not reserved, individual sites are available first-come, first-served for day use until noon. Facilities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and Forest Service-constructed fire rings. Popular activities include hiking, fishing in the Blacksmith Fork River, mountain biking on the nearby Great Western Trail, and exploring off-road trails. Gates are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations for the group site are made through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Hyrum, Utah, drive approximately 9 miles east into Blacksmith Fork Canyon along Highway 101.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $85.28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 755-3620 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Shenoah Picnic Area |
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