Timpooneke

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $27.45 per night

Price range: $27.45–$54.91 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (141 reviews)

Season: May through October

Timpooneke Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area is adjacent. Visitors enjoy hiking the Timpooneke Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos.Hiking is very popular in the area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

Timpooneke Campground sits along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in the Wasatch Mountains with the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area adjacent. The 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail begins in the campground and offers hiking to the summit of Mount Timpanogos, with campers reporting spectacular scenery, spacious sites with concrete pads, and a nice stream running through the campground.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Goats, Moose, Shiras Moose, American Pika, Clark's Nutcracker, Flammulated Owl, and Northern Rubber Boa have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Timpooneke: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability during peak season Sites feature concrete pads around picnic tables and fire pits with ample space A stream runs through the campground, adding to the scenic experience

Skip Timpooneke if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You're visiting in winter or early spring — campground closed outside the May-October season.

Best time to visit Timpooneke: July-August — Verified camper reports daytime highs in 70s-80s°F with cool nights in 40s-50s°F, making for pleasant hiking conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Altamont (Pleasant Grove, UT), Little Mill (Pleasant Grove, UT), Mt. Timpanogos (Pleasant Grove, UT), Theater In The Pines (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Timpooneke

Cell signal at Timpooneke (Pleasant Grove, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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★ 4.6 (141 reviews)From $27.45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Timpooneke Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area is adjacent. Visitors enjoy hiking the Timpooneke Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos.Hiking is very popular in the area.

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Verified facts

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Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites16 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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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; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You're visiting in winter or early spring — campground closed outside the May-October season

Insider tips & when to go

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Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability during peak season

Sites feature concrete pads around picnic tables and fire pits with ample space

A stream runs through the campground, adding to the scenic experience

Best: July-August

Verified camper reports daytime highs in 70s-80s°F with cool nights in 40s-50s°F, making for pleasant hiking conditions

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain Goats, Moose, Shiras Moose, American Pika, Clark's Nutcracker, Flammulated Owl, and Northern Rubber Boa have been documented in the area.

Location

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From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Travel east on Highway 92 for 5 miles to the junction of Highway 92 and the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Keep going straight east up the South Fork. Continue on the Alpine Scenic Loop for 3.5 miles to the campground.

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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 Timpooneke cost per night?+
Timpooneke costs $27.45–$54.91 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Timpooneke open?+
Timpooneke is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Timpooneke have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Timpooneke?+
Timpooneke can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Timpooneke?+
Timpooneke 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 Timpooneke?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Timpooneke is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Timpooneke open, and what are check-in times?+
Timpooneke is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$27.45 /night★ 4.6 (141)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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