Timpooneke
- Right now
- Listed not openA database flag with no reason and no date
- A night
- $27.45–$54.91Across the site types the agency prices
- Sites
- 3430 on recreation.gov
The place
the agency’s own description · what’s there · 14 notices
In the agency’s own words
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. Keep reading
Recreation
Hiking is very popular in the area. The 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail begins in the campground and climbs to the summit of rugged Mount Timpanogos. Aspen Grove Trail is nearby, leading to the summit as well. Horses are allowed on Timpooneke Trail. The rough dirt Timpooneke Road also begins at the campground, nearly circumnavigates Mount Timpanogos and offers excellent mountain biking and birding. The campground sits along the 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. It passes through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves and pine forests, offering breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range.
Facilities
The campground contains one group site, nine equestrian sites and several family sites, most of which are accessible. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, utility tables and campfire rings. Equestrian sites each have a small horse corral. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground lies among dense, shady stands of aspen, fir and spruce trees at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Stream and riparian area are located within the campground. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.
Nearby Attractions
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a few miles down American Fork Canyon, with a rewarding but steep 1.5-mile hike to a guided tour of the spectacular three-room cave system. Cascade Springs is just 9 miles from the campground. Family-friendly, accessible boardwalks loop around the natural springs. Nearby Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offer canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout. A portion of the north shore at Tibble Fork is accessible. Both reservoirs are open only to non-motorized watercraft. Scuba divers frequent Tibble Fork's south shore. Hiking and mountain biking trails abound at Tibble Fork, some beginning at the reservoir and others nearby. The 6-mile Tibble Fork, 2-mile Pine Hollow, 3-mile Mill Canyon and the 15-mile Ridge Trails are all in the vicinity.
Charges & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
What the agency tells you
This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
Group site accommodates 40 people only; any additional people will be asked to leave
Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dogs by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per site Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife
Everything else this campground posts · 11
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond site boundaries Max occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved sites will be held until 12pm the day after your scheduled arrival date Horses allowed in Equestrian sites only No ATV's/OHV's allowed in campground Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags Cleaning fish or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks, dishcarging of firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed No boisterous behavior. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited SR 92 road is very narrow. Max length of vehicle and trailer longer than 30ft is not allowed
First Come First Served (FF) sites For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance FF site must be claimed in person on the day you wish to check-in A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the site on the day you plan to check-in Availability cannot be predicted Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact hosts about availability Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
Extra Vehicle - $10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9
If you booked at a discount WITHOUT a Senior/Access pass, or cannot show proof of ownership upon arrival you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior/Access passes qualify for discounts
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee. Group Site Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit entire use fee No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund Failure to arrive at the campsite by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will forfeit site and first-night use fee
For more info on Bear Country wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest -For more info, please call Pleasant Grove Ranger District at 801-785-3563 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 -Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here
Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party
Tents and rigs
- Sites
- 34 · 4 tent-only, 1 group, 6 equestrian, 4 cabin
- Hookups
- None
- Longest rig
- 30 ft
- Accessible sites
- 16
- Pets
- Allowed at 29 of 34 sites
- Campfires
- Allowed, barring fire bans
- Shade
- Every site
Facilities
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets
- VAULT TOILETS on 34 of 34 campsite records
- Drinking water
- Yes
- DRINKING WATER on 1 of 34 campsite records, DRINKING WATER (PEAK SEASON) on 34 of 34 campsite records
- Camp host
- On site
- recreation.gov lists “Host”
Around the campground
- On the water
- Reservoir, Creek, Meadow
- Biking
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Scenic drives
- Wildlife viewing
- Night sky · 449th darkest of 458 in UT
- Bortle 5
- Fall color · reported 7 days ago, 19 km away
- Peak color
No reading yet, book on recreation.gov
recreation.gov lists 30 of the 34 campsites the agency files here. The rest aren’t on its booking system, so a reservation won’t get you one.
No availability snapshot inside the last 36 hours, so this page draws nothing rather than ageing a reading into fiction.
Watch for a cancellation
Full? Watch it.
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Tell me when the season opens
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We check once an hour, at 40 minutes past, and write the first time the agency has that season on sale.
Scanners that check every few minutes exist, and most of them charge. This one is free, it reads the same calendar, and it won’t always be first.
We make nothing when you book. The link goes straight to the government.
Every line of the receipt · 17
What you actually pay
“Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 19 single sites - $31.00 , capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle (7 accomodate horses) 6 double sites - $62.00 , capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles 4 glamping sites - $119…” · the U.S. Forest Service’s own fee record
Derived by CAMPANAC: the agency’s published rates for this season, $27.45–$54.91 a night, plus one $8 recreation.gov reservation fee for the booking. A weekend here means Friday and Saturday night, booked once. Optional charges (an extra vehicle, a second tent, a dump-station fee) are listed separately and aren’t in this total.
“Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees - Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. - Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservat…” · this campground’s own no-show terms
Who keeps the booking fee
The agency’s own policy text says the reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee are “retained by the reservation service contractor”, and that a campground concessionaire will decline to refund them because “they did not receive these fees”. Recreation.gov is run under contract by Booz Allen Hamilton. What share of your booking fee the contractor keeps isn’t published in any federal dataset we can read, so we print no number for it. Our reporting on the contract →
How we know this receipt · 7
rules read Sep 9, 2026 · rates Sep 10, 2026 · How we know all this
The sites
34 sites · which ones have room · the site map
The sites, ranked
from 30 mapped sitesAll 34 sites
Toilet distances are OpenStreetMap’s, measured for 30 of the 34 sites listed. A site with no reading is unknown, never far.
The price is derived by CAMPANAC, not published per site: the per-night rate this campground publishes for each site’s own site type. 30 of the 34 sites listed carry one, and a site whose type has no published rate sits out of the price rather than being called free.
| S&P | Double S&P | type not stated | 15 ft | yes | Vault Toilets listed | $27.45–$140.81 | ||
| S&P | Group S&P | type not stated | 15 ft | yes | Vault Toilets listed | $27.45–$140.81 | ||
| S&P | Single S&P | type not stated | 30 ft | yes | Vault Toilets listed | $27.45–$140.81 | ||
| S&P | Yurt S&P | type not stated | 20 ft | Vault Toilets listed | $27.45–$140.81 | |||
| TIMPOONEKE | 001 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | yes | 167 ft | 1.5 mi | 195 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 003 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | yes | 373 ft | 1.6 mi | 101 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 004 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | yes | 122 ft | 1.5 mi | 328 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 005 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | yes | 122 ft | 1.5 mi | 309 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 124 ft | 1.5 mi | 208 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 007 | equestrian nonelectric | 26 ft | yes | 72 ft | 1.5 mi | 84 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 008 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | 72 ft | 1.5 mi | 86 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 009 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | 108 ft | 1.5 mi | 103 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 010 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 77 ft | 1.5 mi | 156 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 011 | yurt | 20 ft | 77 ft | 1.5 mi | 80 ft | $105.38 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 012 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 124 ft | 1.6 mi | 90 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 013 | equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | 119 ft | 1.6 mi | 198 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 014 | yurt | 20 ft | 119 ft | 1.5 mi | 108 ft | $105.38 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 015 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 123 ft | 1.4 mi | 110 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 016 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 123 ft | 1.4 mi | 92 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 017 | tent only nonelectric | 15 ft | 91 ft | 1.4 mi | 200 ft | ||
| TIMPOONEKE | 018 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 91 ft | 1.4 mi | 174 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 019 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 70 ft | 1.3 mi | 136 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 020 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 70 ft | 1.4 mi | 81 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 021 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 151 ft | 1.4 mi | 127 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 022 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 151 ft | 1.4 mi | 180 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 023 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | 126 ft | 1.4 mi | 201 ft | $27.45–$54.91 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 024 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | 106 ft | 1.4 mi | 252 ft | ||
| TIMPOONEKE | 025 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | 106 ft | 1.4 mi | 186 ft | ||
| TIMPOONEKE | 026 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | 125 ft | 1.4 mi | 131 ft | ||
| TIMPOONEKE | 027 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 75 ft | 1.4 mi | 104 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 028 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | yes | 75 ft | 1.4 mi | 179 ft | $27.45–$54.91 |
| TIMPOONEKE | 029 | yurt | 20 ft | 228 ft | 1.5 mi | 78 ft | $105.38 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | 030 | yurt | 20 ft | 228 ft | 1.5 mi | 151 ft | $105.38 | |
| TIMPOONEKE | Group Site 2 | group standard nonelectric | 15 ft | yes | 167 ft | 1.5 mi | 99 ft | $140.81 |
25 of 34 listed
Getting there
the map and the coordinate · the agency’s directions · the phone number
Where it is
AltamontUinta National Forest · 0.1 mi
Little MillUinta National Forest · 2.1 mi
Mt. TimpanogosUinta National Forest · 2.6 mi
Theater in the Pines2.8 mi
Granite Flat (Utah)Uinta National Forest · 3.7 mi
HopeUinta National Forest · 9.3 miFrom 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.
The weather
the next four days · the thirty-year normal
Next four days, and the thirty-year normal
Forecast
NWS forecast for Sundance, UT
Typical weather
Typical October night 31°F, day 59°F.
Coldest month of the year: typical January night 15°F, below freezing. Bring a bag rated colder than that, and expect ice in the water bottle.
Daily high and lowDays with 0.10 in or more
A normal is the 1991-2020 average for the month, not a forecast: about half of all Julys are colder than the July line. The seven-day forecast above answers the other question.
The land, and who answers for it
what threatens it · who answers for it
Roadless country, and what’s coming for it
You’re camping on ground somebody wants. We track the threats and the comment deadlines.
Who answers for this land
Timpooneke is in Utah’s 3rd congressional district. Its representative, Mike Kennedy (R), votes on the laws that decide what happens to this land. Public-lands grade so far: F. See every public-lands vote →