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
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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.
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.
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 entryBook 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
Verified operating season from May through October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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