Lodgepole At Heber

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Lodgepole Campground is located in scenic Daniels Canyon just a short drive from Heber, Utah, and Strawberry Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Campers enjoy fishing and hiking in the canyon and day-tripping to Strawberry.

The campground offers flushable toilets, as well as group picnic shelters. Loop A contains individual sites, while Loop B contains two group camping sites, one for up to 50 people, and the other for up to 130 people. 

Notifications and Alerts

• Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in May 2025

Need to Know

• Camping fees include use of the dump station

• This Campground is in Bear Country

  Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

  -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment

  Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear

• Please bring your own drinking water. Water is available at the dump station, not in campground

  This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

• Dogs or Domestic Pets

  Owners must

   -Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times

   -Clean up dog feces

   -Limit two dogs per site

  Do not allow dogs to

   -Threaten or attack people/animals

   -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

   -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife

• Campground Etiquette and Rules

  Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm

  Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm

  Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

  Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

  Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day after your scheduled arrival date

  Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

  Leave No Trace

   -Put all trash in dumpsters, if provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

   -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

   -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

   -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine

  Cleaning fish 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 boisterous behavior. Be courteous. Keep noise at a reasonable level

  No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

  Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

  Highway 40 runs near the campground and campers may hear traffic noise

• There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

• Trailers/Campers and RVs: Water tank can be filled at the dump station. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

• First Come First Served (FF) sites

  For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

  You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

  A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

  The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

  Availability cannot be predicted

  Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability

  Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays fill more quickly

  To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

• Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

  Firewood -$9

• If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

• Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions

  Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

  No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

  Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

• For more info on Bear Country

  wildawareutah.org

  wildlife.utah.gov

  For Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

• Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

  For more info, call Heber Ranger District at 435-755-3620 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

  Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

  To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

• Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here

• Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a beautiful mountain setting along Daniels Creek. A forest of pine, fir and aspen covers the area, and willows line the creek bank. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Strawberry Reservoir is 12 miles away, with plentiful fishing, boating and canoeing opportunities. The Strawberry OHV Trail System offers 75 miles of trails. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy the extensive trail system as well.

Strawberry Visitor Center has interpretive displays, a working fish trap and egg collection station and a nature trail.

Recreation

Daniels Creek is stocked with rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Foreman Hollow Trail begins in the campground, offering easy to moderate hiking on a 4-mile loop with excellent views of Strawberry Reservoir, Strawberry Peak and Twin Peaks.

Changes & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

• Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
• Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
• You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Late Cancellations

• Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
• Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
• Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
• Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
• Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

• Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
• If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Refunds

• Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
• Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
• Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
• Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
• Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

Recreation.gov Billing Information

• Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

• Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062

Physical Address

FR113 Wallsburg UT 84082

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: HEBER RANGER DISTRICT 435-654-0470 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Heber City, Utah, take Highway 40 east for 15 miles. Campground is on the right side of the highway.

Available Campsites

• Site 005, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B1, Loop Loop B , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B2, Loop Loop B , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Loop A , Type Standard Nonelectric

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