Blackhawk
Blackhawk is a national forest campground in Utah.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 39.89752, -111.63019
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232227
About Blackhawk
This campground is closed due to fire damage. This timbered-setting campground sits just off the Nebo Loop, a National Scenic Byway. Visitors enjoy the campground for its beautiful panoramic views and great trail opportunities. The dominant vegetation consists 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.. 5 miles away is Payson Lake, a fifteen acre day-use lake stocked with rainbow and brown trout fishing, canoeing, swimming and picnicking. The campground has a horse loop with horse facilities. There are hiking trails nearby. Bird watching, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing are some of the popular activities for this area. The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. Other amenities include barbeque grills, firewood, and picnic tables.
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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
- 107 designated routes (129 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site A-1 | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Host Site | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Site B-10 | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Blackhawk | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Site B-1 | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Site B-4 | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.