Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.26806, -111.58028
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Rock Climbing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 801-785-3563 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 Rock Canyon
Overview Rock Canyon Campground is located on scenic Squaw Peak Road, far above Utah Valley at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails. 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100. 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, blueb
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Strawberry Bay Comfort Station · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holiday Oil · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- 6 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 70 designated routes (104 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert F Potter Group Area | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Rock Canyon Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Gifford Pinchot Group Area | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Vivian West Group Area | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Aldo Leopold Group Area | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Rock Canyon | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.