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Whiting

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 out of 5 (85 reviews)

Season: May through October

Whiting Campground is located in Maple Canyon, just 3 miles from the town of Mapleton, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.A dense, shady grove of maple and cottonwood trees provides pleasant shade and beautiful fall color. Summer wildflowers are plentiful.

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

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

Whiting Campground offers quiet, secluded camping with excellent nearby hiking and mountain biking trails in Maple Canyon. Campers praise the friendly staff and well-maintained sites with beautiful natural surroundings.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Desert Nightsnake present in area. Also Mule Deer, Rock Squirrel, Pronghorn, Mountain Bluebird.

Insider tips for Whiting: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Maple Canyon Trail is less than 10 minutes from the campground for immediate hiking access

Skip Whiting if: You require RV hookups. You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal closure. You prefer developed amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.

Best time to visit Whiting: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Cherry (Pleasant Grove, UT), Diamond (Pleasant Grove, UT), Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Rock Canyon (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Whiting

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

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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 (85 reviews)From $27.45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Whiting Campground is located in Maple Canyon, just 3 miles from the town of Mapleton, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.A dense, shady grove of maple and cottonwood trees provides pleasant shade and beautiful fall color. Summer wildflowers are plentiful.

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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
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites4 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 require RV hookups✕ You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal closure✕ You prefer developed amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Maple Canyon Trail is less than 10 minutes from the campground for immediate hiking access

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

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 · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

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

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Desert Nightsnake present in area. Also Mule Deer, Rock Squirrel, Pronghorn, Mountain Bluebird.

Location

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SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Getting there →

From I-15, take Springville exit 260. Head east 2 miles to the intersection of Main Street and 400 South. Turn right on Main Street, staying in the right lane toward Highway 89/Price. Continue 2.3 miles to Maple Street. Turn left on Maple Street/State Highway 147 for .9 miles to Main Street in Mapleton. Turn left on Main Street, then right on 400 North. Drive east on 400 North for 2.7 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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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 Whiting cost per night?+
Whiting costs $27.45–$54.91 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Whiting open?+
Whiting is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Whiting have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Whiting?+
Whiting can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Whiting?+
Whiting 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 Whiting?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Whiting 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 Whiting open, and what are check-in times?+
Whiting is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$27.45 /night★ 4 (85)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cherry

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $27.45/night

Diamond

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $27.45/night

Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ut)

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $27.45/night

Rock Canyon

Pleasant Grove, UT

From $98.3/night

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