Ledgefork

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $28.06 per night

Price range: $28.06–$56.12 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (215 reviews)

Season: May through October

Ledgefork Campground is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The town of Oakley is just 14 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail.The reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Ledgefork offers well-maintained facilities with excellent spacing and tree coverage that provides privacy even when full. Campers praise the friendly camp host Marcel and appreciate the creek access and nearby Smith and Morehouse Trail.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Fox, Osprey, and Rufous Hummingbird are documented in the area. Wildlife viewing is listed as a primary activity.

Insider tips for Ledgefork: Bring all your own water — no water hookups available at campsites Book early — this is a popular federal campground with 71 sites Camp host Marcel is on-site and known for being helpful and friendly

Skip Ledgefork if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed amenities — vault toilets only, no showers or other facilities mentioned.

Best time to visit Ledgefork: July — Campground is open May through October; July 4th weekend reviewed as great experience with full occupancy and good weather conditions.. May-October — Official operating season..

Nearby campgrounds: Ledgefork Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT), Smith And Morehouse (Pleasant Grove, UT), Washington Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ledgefork

Cell signal at Ledgefork (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★ 4.4 (215 reviews)From $28.06/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Ledgefork Campground is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The town of Oakley is just 14 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail.The reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking.

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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 RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp HostFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

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 — this campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer developed amenities — vault toilets only, no showers or other facilities mentioned

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring all your own water

no water hookups available at campsites

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with 71 sites

Camp host Marcel is on-site and known for being helpful and friendly

Best: July

Campground is open May through October; July 4th weekend reviewed as great experience with full occupancy and good weather conditions.

Best: May-October

Official operating season.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Fox, Osprey, and Rufous Hummingbird are documented in the area. Wildlife viewing is listed as a primary activity.

Location

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Getting there →

From Salt Lake City: From I 15, take I 80E past Park City to either Hwy 189 or Wanship. On 189, travel SE to Kearns Blvd/SR 248. Continue east on SR 248 to Browns Canyon Rd. Travel E/NE on Browns Canyon until it connects with SR 32 just north of Peoa. Turn south onto SR32 and travel until it becomes North Bench and then Weber Canyon Rd. From Wanship, take SR 32 past Rockport State Park to Peoa. At Peoa, SR32 becomes North Bench Rd and then Weber Canyon Rd. Stay on Weber Canyon Rd to FR 33. Turn

Campground entrance

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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 Ledgefork cost per night?+
Ledgefork costs $28.06–$56.12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Ledgefork open?+
Ledgefork is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ledgefork have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Ledgefork?+
Ledgefork can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Ledgefork?+
Ledgefork 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 Ledgefork?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ledgefork is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ledgefork open, and what are check-in times?+
Ledgefork is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$28.06 /night★ 4.4 (215)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Ledgefork Guard Station

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $142.12/night

Smith And Morehouse

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $28.06/night

Washington Lake

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $27.75/night

Yellow Pine Campground (Ut)

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $21.73/night

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