Timpooneke
Closed

Closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026 and operates through October 11. Reservations available via Recreation.gov with 5-day advance booking required. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holiday weekends. Gates locked 10pm to 7am.

Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

6:42 AM — 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...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 continue to spread into northern Utah 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 possible across northern Utah. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 10:31AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

10:31 AM — October 12th, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

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.

About

Timpooneke Campground is nestled high in the Wasatch Mountains along Utah's Alpine Loop Scenic Byway at 7,400 feet elevation. The campground lies within dense stands of aspen, fir, and spruce trees, with streams and riparian areas running through it. Adjacent to the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness, the area is known for abundant wildlife, summer wildflowers, and spectacular autumn foliage. The campground serves as the primary trailhead for the 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail, which climbs to the summit of Mount Timpanogos. Horses are permitted on this trail. The rough dirt Timpooneke Road also originates here, nearly circumnavigating Mount Timpanogos and offering excellent mountain biking and birding opportunities. Nearby attractions include Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Cascade Springs with accessible boardwalks, and Tibble Fork Reservoir for fishing and non-motorized boating. The 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, and offers breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range.

Directions

From Salt Lake City, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Travel east on Highway 92 for 5 miles to the junction of Highway 92 and the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Continue straight east up the South Fork on the Alpine Scenic Loop for 3.5 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 $27.45 - $140.81

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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