Card Picnic Area

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $14.06 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Card Picnic Area is situated on the banks of the Logan River just 9.4 miles east of Logan, Utah, in scenic Logan Canyon. Visitors enjoy fishing, tubing and exploring local trails. This picnic area has 4 single sites that overlook the Logan River.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing

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

Card Picnic Area sits on the banks of the Logan River in scenic Logan Canyon with excellent fishing access and nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. Google reviewers praise its beautiful setting and well-maintained grounds, with a 4.7/5 rating from 52 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Crotalus oreganus lutosus present in area. Also mule deer, American beaver, golden eagles, and rufous hummingbirds.

Insider tips for Card Picnic Area: Book early — this is a federal campground that fills up quickly Only 4 sites available, so plan accordingly Vault restrooms available but maintenance varies — some reviews note cleanliness issues

Skip Card Picnic Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're sensitive to road noise — reviewers report motorcycles and semis pass nearby. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Card Picnic Area: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Chokecherry Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Preston Valley Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Guinavah (Pleasant Grove, UT), Dewitt Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Card Picnic Area

Cell signal at Card Picnic Area (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 (0 reviews)From $14.06/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Card Picnic Area is situated on the banks of the Logan River just 9.4 miles east of Logan, Utah, in scenic Logan Canyon. Visitors enjoy fishing, tubing and exploring local trails. This picnic area has 4 single sites that overlook the Logan River.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You're sensitive to road noise — reviewers report motorcycles and semis pass nearby✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground that fills up quickly

Only 4 sites available, so plan accordingly

Vault restrooms available but maintenance varies

some reviews note cleanliness issues

Best: May-October

Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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 and Crotalus oreganus lutosus present in area. Also mule deer, American beaver, golden eagles, and rufous hummingbirds.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Card Picnic Area cost per night?+
Card Picnic Area costs $14.06 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Card Picnic Area open?+
Card Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Card Picnic Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Card Picnic Area?+
Card Picnic Area can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Card Picnic Area?+
Card Picnic Area 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 Card Picnic Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Card Picnic Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Card Picnic Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Card Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Utah Recreation CompanyPrint Facility MapUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$14.06 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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