Sunglow Campground
Fishlake National Forest — hiking
Location: LOA, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$55 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sunglow Campground is located in a scenic red rock box canyon just 2 miles from Bicknell, Utah. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to Capitol Reef National Park. View Sunglow Campground Map Many miles of trails for hiking, biking and off-road vehicles are in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water
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Scenic red rock box canyon campground 2 miles from Bicknell with access to many hiking and biking trails, plus nearby Capitol Reef National Park day trips. Campers praise the beautiful canyon setting and private sites despite its small size.
Wildlife alert: Mule deer, sage thrasher, sandhill crane, cinnamon teal, common sagebrush lizard, and great basin gopher snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sunglow Campground: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping only — no hookups available. Expect minimal cell service in the canyon location.
Skip Sunglow Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites.. You're visiting after mid-October — facility may be closed for seasonal shutdown.. You require multiple bathroom facilities — only one bathroom reported..
Best time to visit Sunglow Campground: May-September — Within official May-October operating season; October closures reported for facility maintenance..
Nearby campgrounds: Elkhorn Campground (LOA, UT), Aquarius Ranger Station (LOA, UT), Fruita — Capitol Reef NP (Capitol Reef National Park, UT), Capitol Reef Group Campground (Torrey, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunglow Campground
Cell signal at Sunglow Campground (LOA, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Sunglow Campground is located in a scenic red rock box canyon just 2 miles from Bicknell, Utah. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to Capitol Reef National Park. View Sunglow Campground Map Many miles of trails for hiking, biking and off-road vehicles are in the area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly.
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping only
no hookups available.
Expect minimal cell service in the canyon location.
Within official May-October operating season; October closures reported for facility maintenance.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Travel a half-mile south of Bicknell, Utah, on Highway 24, then turn east on Forest Road 143 and travel 1.5 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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