Friendship Campground

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $17.77 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: May through October

Friendship Campground is located about 15 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.This campground has 5 single family sites and 1 group camp site that accomodates up to 25 people. Each single site has a picnic table and fire ring.

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/friendship-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Friendship Campground offers excellent fishing in Left Hand Fork for wild brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout, plus direct access to Richards Hollow Trail for hiking and mountain biking. Campers consistently praise the shady, spacious sites and overall campground experience.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Crotalus oreganus lutosus (Oregon Great Basin Rattlesnake) present in area. Black-capped Chickadee, Rufous Hummingbird, and Black-billed Magpie also documented. Bear activity reported in camper reviews.

Insider tips for Friendship Campground: Book early — federal campground with only 6 sites fills quickly Bring a high-clearance vehicle; access road is rough dirt for final 4.5 miles RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available Arrive with bear-proof food storage; bear encounters reported

Skip Friendship Campground if: You need RV hookups. You have a low-clearance vehicle unsuitable for rough dirt roads. You prefer paved road access.

Best time to visit Friendship Campground: May-October — Official operating season; campground closes outside these months.

Nearby campgrounds: Blacksmith Fork Guard Station (Logan, UT), Spring Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pioneer Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shenoah Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Friendship Campground

Cell signal at Friendship Campground (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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Friendship Campground is located about 15 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.This campground has 5 single family sites and 1 group camp site that accomodates up to 25 people. Each single site has a picnic table and fire ring.

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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
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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✕ You have a low-clearance vehicle unsuitable for rough dirt roads✕ You prefer paved road access

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with only 6 sites fills quickly

Bring a high-clearance vehicle; access road is rough dirt for final 4.5 miles

RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available

Arrive with bear-proof food storage; bear encounters reported

Best: May-October

Official operating season; campground closes outside these months

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Crotalus oreganus lutosus (Oregon Great Basin Rattlesnake) present in area. Black-capped Chickadee, Rufous Hummingbird, and Black-billed Magpie also documented. Bear activity reported in camper reviews.

Location

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From Hyrum, Utah, travel approximately 9 miles east up paved Blacksmith Fork Canyon, then turn left at Left Hand Fork and travel 4.5 miles on a rough dirt road to the campground. The group area is the first site on the left as you enter the campground.

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Friendship Campground cost per night?+
Friendship Campground costs $17.77 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Friendship Campground open?+
Friendship Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Friendship Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Friendship Campground?+
Friendship Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Friendship Campground?+
Friendship Campground 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 Friendship Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Friendship Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Friendship Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Friendship Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$17.77 /night★ 4 (18)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Pioneer Campground (Ut)

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From $23.99/night

Shenoah Picnic Area

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From $21.32/night

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