Timpooneke
Timpooneke is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.43500, -111.63667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Timpooneke
Overview Timpooneke Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area is adjacent. Visitors enjoy hiking the Timpooneke Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos. Recreation Hiking is very popular in the area. The 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail begins in the campground and climbs to the summit of rugged Mount Timpanogos. Aspen Grove Trail is nearby, leading to the summit as well. Horses are allowed on Timpooneke Trail. The rough dirt Timpooneke Road also begins at the campground, nearly circumnavigates Mount Timpanogos and offers excellent mountain biking and birding. The campground sits along the 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. It passes through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves and pine forests, offering breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range. Facilities The campground contains one group site, nine equestrian sites and several family sites, most of which are accessible. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, utility tables and campfire rings. Equestrian sites each have a small horse corral. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking spurs are gravel. Natural Features The campground lies among dense, shady stands of aspen, fir and spruce trees at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Stream and riparian area are located within the campground. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant and autumn leaves put on quite a show. Nearby Attractions Timpan
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 148 designated routes (157 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Altamont Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $255 | — |
| Timpooneke | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Site 1 | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Altamont | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Timpooneke Campground | Private campground | 0.2 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.