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.
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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