South Fork (Ut)

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $27.72 per night

Price range: $27.72–$55.45 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (121 reviews)

Season: May through October

South Fork Campground is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at an elevation of 5,200 feet, just 7 miles from Huntsville, Utah. Campers love the park for its great river access. Tubing and fishing are very popular activities.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility tables and cement site pads.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

South Fork Campground offers excellent river access on the South Fork Ogden River with popular fishing and tubing activities. Google reviewers (4.5/5 stars) praise the scenic location, secluded campsites, and helpful camp host, though some note facility maintenance issues.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and moose inhabit the area. Also present: snowshoe hares, osprey, and common mergansers.

Insider tips for South Fork (Ut): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring your own toilet paper and cleaning supplies for vault toilets Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Skip South Fork (Ut) if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need winter camping — seasonal operations end in October. You're sensitive to vault toilet conditions — multiple reviews mention bathroom maintenance issues.

Best time to visit South Fork (Ut): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Botts Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lower Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Magpie Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Willows Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at South Fork (Ut)

Cell signal at South Fork (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.

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4.1 (121 reviews)From $27.72/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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South Fork Campground is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at an elevation of 5,200 feet, just 7 miles from Huntsville, Utah. Campers love the park for its great river access. Tubing and fishing are very popular activities.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility tables and cement site pads.

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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
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites6 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need winter camping — seasonal operations end in October✕ You're sensitive to vault toilet conditions — multiple reviews mention bathroom maintenance issues

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

Bring your own toilet paper and cleaning supplies for vault toilets

Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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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: Mountain lions and moose inhabit the area. Also present: snowshoe hares, osprey, and common mergansers.

Location

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South Fork is located approximately 7 miles east of Huntsville, Utah, on Highway 39. From I-15, take the 12th Street exit and continue through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 South Fork (Ut) cost per night?+
South Fork (Ut) costs $27.72–$55.45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is South Fork (Ut) open?+
South Fork (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does South Fork (Ut) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at South Fork (Ut)?+
South Fork (Ut) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at South Fork (Ut)?+
South Fork (Ut) 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 South Fork (Ut)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at South Fork (Ut) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is South Fork (Ut) open, and what are check-in times?+
South Fork (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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$27.72 /night★ 4.1 (121)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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