Upper Meadows Campground

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $27.72 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: May through October

Upper Meadows Campground is a small campground located adjacent to the South Fork of the Ogden River at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Huntsville, Utah, is just over 8 miles away. Campers love the park for its shade and great river access.

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/upper-meadows-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small campground with excellent river access and shade along the South Fork of the Ogden River at 5,300 feet elevation. Popular for fishing, tubing, hiking, and swimming with a 4.5/5 rating from 59 Google reviews praising family-friendly amenities and proximity to water.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and moose present in area; also osprey, northern rubber boa, and uinta ground squirrels

Insider tips for Upper Meadows Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Choose campsites further from entrance (site 9 noted as great and private) Water available on-site; bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV

Skip Upper Meadows Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only. You want a large campground — only 9 sites total.

Best time to visit Upper Meadows Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Willows Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Perception Park (Pleasant Grove, UT), South Fork (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Botts Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Meadows Campground

Cell signal at Upper Meadows Campground (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★ 4.2 (12 reviews)From $27.72/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Upper Meadows Campground is a small campground located adjacent to the South Fork of the Ogden River at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Huntsville, Utah, is just over 8 miles away. Campers love the park for its shade and great river access.

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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.
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 — none available at most sites✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only✕ You want a large campground — only 9 sites total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Choose campsites further from entrance (site 9 noted as great and private)

Water available on-site; bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 present in area; also osprey, northern rubber boa, and uinta ground squirrels

Location

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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Getting there →

From Ogden, Utah travel east on 12th Street through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo. The campgrounds are Magpie, Botts, South Fork, Perception Park Family, Upper and Lower Meadows, and Willows in order from west to east. South Fork Campground complex is located approximately 5 to 7 miles east of Huntsville, Utah, on Highway 39.

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Upper Meadows Campground cost per night?+
Upper Meadows Campground costs $27.72 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Upper Meadows Campground open?+
Upper Meadows Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Upper Meadows Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Meadows Campground?+
Upper Meadows Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Upper Meadows Campground?+
Upper Meadows Campground 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 Upper Meadows Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Upper Meadows Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Upper Meadows Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Upper Meadows Campground 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
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●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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$27.72 /night★ 4.2 (12)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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