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Rock Canyon

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Upcoming Availability

11 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

3

sites

Mon, Jul 27

3

sites

Tue, Jul 28

3

sites

Wed, Jul 29

4

sites

Thu, Jul 30

3

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

2

sites

Sun, Aug 2

4

sites

Mon, Aug 3

4

sites

Tue, Aug 4

4

sites

Wed, Aug 5

4

sites

Thu, Aug 6

4

sites

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Rock Canyon Campground is located on scenic Squaw Peak Road, far above Utah Valley at an elevation of 6,500 feet. This primitive campground contains four group sites, each named after a notable figure in U.S. This isolated campground is forested with dense stands of maple, scrub oak and fir trees, which offer plentiful shade.

reservation Window

4 Months

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

This primitive campground contains four group sites, each named after a notable figure in U.S. Forest Service history. Sites contain picnic tables and campfire circles; some have serving tables. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. A host is located at nearby Hope Campground.

Natural Features

This isolated campground is forested with dense stands of maple, scrub oak and fir trees, which offer plentiful shade. Grassy meadows and wildflowers dot this beautiful area. Stunning views of Rock Canyon and a sliver of Utah Valley are visible from a turnout just before the campground.

Recreation

Rock Canyon Trail begins in the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking opportunities. The Squaw Peak Trail to the summit of Squaw Peak can be accessed just outside the campground. Squaw Peak Road is open to mountain biking. Rock Canyon is a rock climber's paradise, with hundreds of climbing routes available.

Nearby Attractions

Part of the Wasatch Mountain Range, situated between American Fork Canyon on the north and Provo Canyon on the south, Mount Timpanogos Wilderness offers abundant rugged terrain embellished with waterfalls and summer wildflowers. You'll find forget-me-nots, alpine buttercups, bluebells, and columbine blooming in high alpine meadows. There are also outstanding glacial cirques and moraines. You'll have an excellent chance of spotting Rocky Mountain goats in the Emerald Lake area, as well as mule deer, elk, and moose. There are about 17 miles of maintained trails accessible from two trailheads: Timpooneke and Mount Timpanogos. Both trails lead to the summit of Mount Timpanogos at 11,753 feet. The stretch between Timpooneke and Aspen Grove is 12 miles long and passes through the heart of the area.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

4 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site Albert F. Potter

ROCA

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

45

people

Yes

shade

Site Vivian West

ROCA

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

45

people

Yes

shade

Site Gifford Pinchot

ROCA

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

90

people

Yes

shade

Site Aldo Leopold

ROCA

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

45

people

Yes

shade

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; your actions can save lives
No water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water
Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control the dog 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 -Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals -Obstruct or 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 garbage 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 This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags 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. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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Common questions

Is Rock Canyon available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Rock Canyon?

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.