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Blackhawk

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Blackhawk Campground sits just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,000 feet. This large, fully accessible campground contains a variety of campsites, including several group sites that can accommodate groups of up to 50 and 100 people each, equestrian sites and single and double-family sites. The campground is studded with groves of fir, pine, aspen and Gambel oak trees, which provide partial shade and nice fall color.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This large, fully accessible campground contains a variety of campsites, including several group sites that can accommodate groups of up to 50 and 100 people each, equestrian sites and single and double-family sites. Loop E is made up of equestrian sites with corrals, hitching racks, water troughs and horseback riding trails. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings; larger sites also have serving tables and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

The campground is studded with groves of fir, pine, aspen and Gambel oak trees, which provide partial shade and nice fall color. Broad grassy meadows cover the areas around the trees. Summer wildflowers and wildlife are abundant.

Recreation

Numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area, including Blackhawk and Loafer Mountain Trails. Trailheads for each are located within the campground.

Nearby Attractions

The Payson Lakes Area is just 5 miles away, with rainbow and brown trout fishing, canoeing, swimming and picnicking. The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

38 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site A02

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site E02

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site B01

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site A06

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site B07

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site A04

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site E18

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site B05

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site A01

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

100

people

—

shade

Site E10

BLACKHAWK

GROUP EQUESTRIAN

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site E20

BLACKHAWK

GROUP EQUESTRIAN

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site E16

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site E11

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site E14

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site B09

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site E19

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site D01

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site B02

BLACKHAWK

GROUP RV AREA NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site B10

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site C01

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site B03

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site E15

BLACKHAWK

EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site B06

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

50

people

—

shade

Site D02

BLACKHAWK

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

100

people

—

shade

Important notices

RV (Max Length) is the TOTAL length of the site. RV ( Max Length - includes tow vehicle )
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
Bears frequent the area; keep a clean camp and store food properly in vehicles or bear-proof containers.

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Surrounding campgrounds

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

2.2 mi

Payson Lakes

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

2.6 mi

Tinney Flat

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

5.3 mi

Maple Lake Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

5.4 mi

Maple Bench Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

5.9 mi

Bear Canyon

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

9.1 mi

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