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Pioneer Campground (Ut)

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

9 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

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Thu, Jul 30

5

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Fri, Jul 31

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

10

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Mon, Aug 3

16

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Tue, Aug 4

16

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Wed, Aug 5

15

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Thu, Aug 6

11

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Fri, Aug 7

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Sat, Aug 8

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Pioneer campground is located on the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River about 9 miles from Hyrum, Utah at an elevation of 5,600 feet. This campground has 17 single sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Pioneer Campground sits near the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River, surrounded by rugged hills that are shaded by black willow and box elder trees.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

This campground has 17 single sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault restroom facilities are available at this site.

Natural Features

Pioneer Campground sits near the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River, surrounded by rugged hills that are shaded by black willow and box elder trees.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails. Mountain bikers can follow Forest Road 245 to the Great Western Trail,a multi-use trail, near the Blacksmith Fork Guard Station. Scenic drive the roads or hike area trails while watching for wildlife.

Nearby Attractions

Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway: From historic Cache Valley on the west, this byway winds northeast through the national forest to Bear Lake spanning the Utah/Idaho border. Along the way, 500 million years of geologic history unfold in the lower canyon's deeply incised walls and fromations laden with fossils. In autumn, the colors are unparalleled.

Important notices

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 campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring garbage bags
Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per campsite Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife
Campground Etiquette and Rules Gates open at 7am, Gates close at 10pm Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 10pm Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Pioneer Campground (Ut) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Pioneer Campground (Ut)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 4 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.