Tinney Flat

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$133 per night

Rating: 1.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tinney Flat Campground is located in scenic Santaquin Canyon, just 9 miles from town at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains three group sites that can each accommodate up to 50 people. Sites are equipped with picnic and serving tables, campfire circles and grills.

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

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

Tinney Flat offers scenic camping in Santaquin Canyon at 7,000 feet elevation with access to Santaquin Creek for rainbow trout fishing and nearby hiking trails. One long-time camper noted it's a great place for families, with a shallow river that creates a natural swimming hole.

Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, Great Horned Owl, Purple Martin, Steller's Jay, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Rubber Boa (Charina bottae), and Wandering Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Tinney Flat: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Chopped wood is available for campfire use Santaquin Creek provides accessible shallow areas suitable for children

Skip Tinney Flat if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer quieter, remote camping — located near large population center with reported UTV and vehicle traffic. You need year-round access — seasonal May-October operations only.

Best time to visit Tinney Flat: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Maple Lake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Payson Lakes (Pleasant Grove, UT), Payson Lakes Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT), Blackhawk (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tinney Flat

Cell signal at Tinney Flat (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★ 1.3 (3 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tinney Flat Campground is located in scenic Santaquin Canyon, just 9 miles from town at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.The campground contains three group sites that can each accommodate up to 50 people. Sites are equipped with picnic and serving tables, campfire circles and grills.

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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 RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Fire RingsDrinking Water
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 need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer quieter, remote camping — located near large population center with reported UTV and vehicle traffic✕ You need year-round access — seasonal May-October operations only

Insider tips & when to go

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Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Chopped wood is available for campfire use

Santaquin Creek provides accessible shallow areas suitable for children

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, Great Horned Owl, Purple Martin, Steller's Jay, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Rubber Boa (Charina bottae), and Wandering Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Location

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From I-15, take Santaquin exit 244; go east under the freeway and turn south. Follow the road into Santaquin Canyon/Forest Road 014 for 6.5 miles to the campground. The road is paved but steep and narrow. From Payson, take the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway south approximately 12 miles to the Santaquin Canyon turnoff. Follow the Santaquin Canyon dirt road west approximately 7 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 Tinney Flat cost per night?+
Tinney Flat costs $24–$133 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Tinney Flat open?+
Tinney Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tinney Flat have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Tinney Flat?+
Tinney Flat can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tinney Flat?+
Tinney Flat 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 Tinney Flat?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tinney Flat is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tinney Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
Tinney Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$24 /night★ 1.3 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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