Sunglow - Recreation Site
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May through September with flush toilets and potable water available during this period. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while others are first-come, first-served. Camping limited to 16 days.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 4:59PM MDT until August 29 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Emery County in central Utah... North Central Wayne County in southern Utah... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 459 PM MDT, State Park personnel reported flash flooding in Little Wildhorse and Chute Canyons from earlier thunderstorms. These storms produced heavy rain across portions of the San Rafael Swell including Goblin Valley, Little Wildhorse, Crack, Chute, Ding, Dang, Muddy Creek and all slot canyons and dry washes in and near southern Emery and north central Wayne County. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. This Flash Flood Warning has been extended until 730 PM MDT. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...State Park personnel reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... portions of the San Rafael Swell including Goblin Valley, Little Wildhorse, Crack, Chute, Ding, Dang, Muddy Creek and all slot canyons and dry washes in and near southern Emery and north central Wayne County.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 3:19PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
About
Sunglow Campground is nestled in a scenic red rock box canyon in the Fishlake National Forest, just 2 miles from the town of Bicknell, Utah. At 7,276 feet elevation, the campground provides a striking high-desert setting with red rock scenery and limited shade from cottonwoods and junipers. The facility includes 7 standard nonelectric sites and 2 group sites, each accommodating up to 20 people with space for 5 vehicles. Amenities include flush toilets and potable drinking water available from a hand pump during the May through September operating season. Picnic tables are provided at sites. The campground has no hookups, showers, or dump station, and campers must pack out all trash as no garbage service is available. Campfires are permitted but firewood must be brought from outside the area. The location offers excellent access to recreation opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails. The Great Western Trail passes nearby, and Capitol Reef National Park is within easy day-trip distance. The paved access road leads to gravel roads and parking spurs within the campground that can accommodate trailers up to 55 feet.
Directions
From Richfield, Utah, head east on UT-118 N/E 300 N toward N 100 E for 0.8 miles. Continue straight onto UT-119 E for 8.8 miles. Turn right onto UT-24 E for 45.3 miles, passing through Loa and Bicknell. Turn right (east) on FR143 for 1.2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $16 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 896-1020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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