Blackhawk
Blackhawk is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 39.89361, -111.62833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Blackhawk
Overview Blackhawk Campground sits just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy the campground for its beautiful panoramic views and great trail opportunities. 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100. 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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Jones High Country RV Camp · 18 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holiday Oil · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 112 designated routes (136 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site B-4 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Host Site | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Site B-1 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Group A-6 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Site A-1 | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Site A-2 | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
Open Blackhawk in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.