Blackhawk

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Blackhawk Campground sits just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy the campground for its beautiful panoramic views and great trail opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.This large, fully accessible campground contains a variety of campsites, including several group sites that can accommodate groups of up to 50 and 100 people each, equestrian sites and single and double-family sites. Loop E is made up of equestrian si

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blackhawk to be notified when sites open up.

Blackhawk Campground sits at 8,000 feet elevation on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway with beautiful panoramic views and excellent trail opportunities including Blackhawk and Loafer Mountain Trails. The campground offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding recreation.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also verify current bear activity with Camp Host upon arrival.

Insider tips for Blackhawk: Book early - this is a popular federal campground Firewood available for purchase on-site Camp Host on-site for assistance and information Fully accessible facilities available

Skip Blackhawk if: Need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only. Prefer spontaneous camping - federal campground requires advance booking.

Best time to visit Blackhawk: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Payson Lakes Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT), Payson Lakes (Pleasant Grove, UT), Tinney Flat (Pleasant Grove, UT), Maple Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Blackhawk

Cell signal at Blackhawk (Pleasant Grove, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Blackhawk Campground sits just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy the campground for its beautiful panoramic views and great trail opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.This large, fully accessible campground contains a variety of campsites, including several group sites that can accommodate groups of up to 50 and 100 people each, equestrian sites and single and double-family sites. Loop E is made up of equestrian sites with corrals, hitching racks, water troughs and horseback riding trails.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites40 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ Visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ Prefer spontaneous camping - federal campground requires advance booking

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a popular federal campground

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Camp Host on-site for assistance and information

Fully accessible facilities available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also verify current bear activity with Camp Host upon arrival.

Location

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Getting there →

From I-15, take exit 250 toward North Payson/Salem and proceed south on Main Street, then turn east onto 100 North/Highway. Turn south onto 600 East, which becomes the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway/Payson Canyon Road. Travel up the canyon to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Blackhawk cost per night?+
Blackhawk costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Blackhawk open?+
Blackhawk is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Blackhawk have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Blackhawk?+
Blackhawk can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Blackhawk?+
Blackhawk is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Blackhawk?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Blackhawk is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Blackhawk open, and what are check-in times?+
Blackhawk is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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