Spring Campground (Ut)

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $17.97 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spring Campground is located on the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River. It is about 12 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.

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/spring-campground-ut to be notified when sites open up.

Spring Campground offers excellent fishing for wild brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout on the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River, with nearby hiking and mountain biking trails including Richards Hollow Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities and helpful camp host.

Wildlife alert: Elk present in area; Great Basin Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus lutosus, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km radius.

Insider tips for Spring Campground (Ut): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 3 tent sites Site #6 has plenty of space for hammocks according to verified camper review Camp host Kelly Burdette is noted as helpful and maintains the grounds well

Skip Spring Campground (Ut) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 3 sites total.

Best time to visit Spring Campground (Ut): June-September — Campground operates May through October; June review noted clean, well-maintained facilities; peak recreation season for hiking, fishing, and mountain biking..

Nearby campgrounds: Friendship Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pioneer Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shenoah Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Spring Hollow Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spring Campground (Ut)

Cell signal at Spring 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.

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Spring Campground is located on the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River. It is about 12 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.

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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.
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 — no hookups available at most sites✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 3 sites total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 3 tent sites

Site #6 has plenty of space for hammocks according to verified camper review

Camp host Kelly Burdette is noted as helpful and maintains the grounds well

Best: June-September

Campground operates May through October; June review noted clean, well-maintained facilities; peak recreation season for hiking, fishing, and mountain biking.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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: Elk present in area; Great Basin Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus lutosus, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km radius.

Location

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

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Spring Campground (Ut) cost per night?+
Spring Campground (Ut) costs $17.97 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Spring Campground (Ut) open?+
Spring Campground (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spring Campground (Ut) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Spring Campground (Ut)?+
Spring Campground (Ut) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Spring Campground (Ut)?+
Spring Campground (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 Spring Campground (Ut)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spring Campground (Ut) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spring Campground (Ut) open, and what are check-in times?+
Spring Campground (Ut) 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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$17.97 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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