Pioneer Campground (Ut)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $23.99 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (38 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pioneer campground is located on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River about 9 miles from Hyrum, Utah at an elevation of 5,600 feet. This little campground has many nicely secluded sites tucked under Black Willow and Box Elder trees. This campground has 17 single sites each with a picnic table and fire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Pioneer Campground sits on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River with nicely secluded sites under Black Willow and Box Elder trees. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain biking on the Great Western Trail, and scenic drives.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in area. Mountain Chickadee and Black-capped Chickadee commonly observed.
Insider tips for Pioneer Campground (Ut): Sites 16, 17, 18 are clustered together and separated from main campground for more privacy with river access Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water as there is no running water at most sites
Skip Pioneer Campground (Ut) if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer spacious campsites - Google reviews note sites are very close together. You want on-site hiking trails - Google reviews indicate no hiking trails at the campground itself.
Best time to visit Pioneer Campground (Ut): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Shenoah Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Blacksmith Fork Guard Station (Logan, UT), Spring Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Bridger Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pioneer Campground (Ut)
Cell signal at Pioneer Campground (Ut) (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.
Pioneer campground is located on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River about 9 miles from Hyrum, Utah at an elevation of 5,600 feet. This little campground has many nicely secluded sites tucked under Black Willow and Box Elder trees. This campground has 17 single sites each with a picnic table and fire ring.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entrySites 16, 17, 18 are clustered together and separated from main campground for more privacy with river access
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water as there is no running water at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
In Hyrum, UT, at the intersection of State Rts.165 and 101, take Rt.101 east 8 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.
Campground entrance
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#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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