Maple Canyon
Manti-La Sal National Forest — hiking
Location: EPHRAIM, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: May through October
Maple Canyon Campground is known for its unique cliffs, arches, and scenic views of the Sanpitch Mountains. It is a small campground nestled between towering conglomerate rock walls on either side of the canyon. A favorite among rock climbers, notably for a formation called The Pipe Dream, the campground is just 3 miles from Freedom, Utah.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Maple Canyon is a small, well-maintained campground known for its unique conglomerate rock walls and scenic Sanpitch Mountain views. It's a premier destination for rock climbers with routes for all skill levels, including the famous Pipe Dream formation.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Hermit Thrush, Chipping Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Orange-crowned Warbler, Northern Rubber Boa, Common Sagebrush Lizard, and Striped Whipsnake
Insider tips for Maple Canyon: Primitive sites A-G are first-come, first-served at $5/night with fire pits Numbered sites cost $10-20 and require reservations Book early as this small 15-site campground fills rapidly on weekends
Skip Maple Canyon if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Maple Canyon: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. Weekdays — Sites fill up quickly on weekends; book early for federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Ponderosa Uinta (Pleasant Grove, UT), Bear Canyon (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lake Hill (EPHRAIM, UT), Seely Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Maple Canyon
Cell signal at Maple Canyon (EPHRAIM, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Maple Canyon Campground is known for its unique cliffs, arches, and scenic views of the Sanpitch Mountains. It is a small campground nestled between towering conglomerate rock walls on either side of the canyon. A favorite among rock climbers, notably for a formation called The Pipe Dream, the campground is just 3 miles from Freedom, Utah.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryPrimitive sites A-G are first-come, first-served at $5/night with fire pits
Numbered sites cost $10-20 and require reservations
Book early as this small 15-site campground fills rapidly on weekends
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Sites fill up quickly on weekends; book early for federal campground
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fountain Green, Utah, head south on West Side Road for 7 miles to Freedom Road in Freedom. Turn right onto Freedom Road and watch for Maple Canyon signs. Travel 3 miles northeast of Freedom to the campground. From Moroni go 9 miles west, following the signs for Maple Canyon.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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