Boy Scout

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $19.61 per night

Price range: $19.61–$33.88 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews)

Season: May through October

Boy Scout Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,320 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.This primitive campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 35 people, 5 single family sites and 1 double site. Picnic tables, campfire circles and tent pads are provided, as are vault toilets.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

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

Boy Scout Campground offers access to the Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Peak Wilderness with rainbow and brown trout fishing in Willow Creek. The primitive campground is located at 6,320 feet in South Willow Canyon southwest of Grantsville, Utah.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Western Milksnake, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area. Also Dusky Grouse, Gray-headed Junco, and Western Tanager.

Insider tips for Boy Scout: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 6 total sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail start across the road from entrance

Skip Boy Scout if: You need RV hookups - none available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 6 sites total.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Intake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Upper Narrows (Pleasant Grove, UT), Cottonwood Campground - Slrd (Pleasant Grove, UT), Loop Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Boy Scout

Cell signal at Boy Scout (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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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4.8 (17 reviews)From $19.61/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Boy Scout Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,320 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.This primitive campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 35 people, 5 single family sites and 1 double site. Picnic tables, campfire circles and tent pads are provided, as are vault toilets.

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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 RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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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:✕ You need RV hookups - none available at most sites✕ You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds - only 6 sites total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 6 total sites

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail start across the road from entrance

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Western Milksnake, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area. Also Dusky Grouse, Gray-headed Junco, and Western Tanager.

Location

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From Salt Lake City, head west on I-80 for 36 miles. Take the Stansbury-Tooele/Route 35 exit and travel south 3 miles to Route 138 West. Follow it 10 miles to Grantsville. Go through Grantsville to Cooley Street and turn south; go 5 miles to the South Willow Canyon turnoff. Boy Scout Campground is located 1.7 miles from the forest boundary.

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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 Boy Scout cost per night?+
Boy Scout costs $19.61–$33.88 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Boy Scout open?+
Boy Scout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boy Scout have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Boy Scout?+
Boy Scout can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Boy Scout?+
Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boy Scout is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boy Scout open, and what are check-in times?+
Boy Scout 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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$19.61 /night★ 4.8 (17)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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