Shenoah Picnic Area

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $21.32 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Shenoah Picnic Area is located in Blacksmith’s Fork Canyon on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River about 9 miles from Hyrum, Utah at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Shenoah Picnic Area has a group picnic area made up of 9 individual picnic sites and a group campfire ring. When the group site is not reserved, picnic sites that make up the group site may each be rented on a first come, first serve basis for day use until 12 PM.

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/shenoah-picnic-area to be notified when sites open up.

Shenoah Picnic Area offers excellent fishing on the Blacksmith Fork River with verified brook trout catches, scenic canyon setting with ample shade, and access to hiking and mountain biking trails near the Great Western Trail.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in area; also Mountain Chickadee, Black-capped Chickadee, and Black-billed Magpie.

Insider tips for Shenoah Picnic Area: Book early - this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring self-contained RV setup as no hookups available River access provides good fishing opportunities for brook trout

Skip Shenoah Picnic Area if: You need RV hookups - none available at this location. You plan to stay outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You require more than 1 site for your group.

Best time to visit Shenoah Picnic Area: May-October — Verified operating season from May through October.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Shenoah Picnic Area

Cell signal at Shenoah 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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Shenoah Picnic Area

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Shenoah Picnic Area is located in Blacksmith’s Fork Canyon on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River about 9 miles from Hyrum, Utah at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Shenoah Picnic Area has a group picnic area made up of 9 individual picnic sites and a group campfire ring. When the group site is not reserved, picnic sites that make up the group site may each be rented on a first come, first serve basis for day use until 12 PM.

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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 RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
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 - none available at this location✕ You plan to stay outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ You require more than 1 site for your group

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

Bring self-contained RV setup as no hookups available

River access provides good fishing opportunities for brook trout

Best: May-October

Verified operating season from May through October

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 Northern Rubber Boa present in area; also Mountain Chickadee, Black-capped Chickadee, and Black-billed Magpie.

Location

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

Campground entrance

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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 Shenoah Picnic Area cost per night?+
Shenoah Picnic Area costs $21.32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Shenoah Picnic Area open?+
Shenoah Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Shenoah Picnic Area have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Shenoah Picnic Area?+
Shenoah Picnic Area can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Shenoah Picnic Area?+
Shenoah 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 Shenoah Picnic Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Shenoah Picnic Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Shenoah Picnic Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Shenoah 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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$21.32 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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