Timpooneke
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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.
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.
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 June 2025
Need to Know
This Campground is in Bear Country
Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife
-Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment
Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
Group site accommodates 40 people only; any additional people will be asked to leave
Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
-Control dogs by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times
-Clean up dog feces immediately
-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, habitat, 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 site boundaries
Max occupancy is 8 people per single site
Reserved sites will be held until 12pm the day after your scheduled arrival date
Horses allowed in Equestrian sites only
No ATV's/OHV's allowed in 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
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
Cleaning fish or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks, dishcarging of firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed
No boisterous behavior. Keep noise at a reasonable level
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities
Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited
SR 92 road is very narrow. Max length of vehicle and trailer longer than 30ft is not allowed
First Come First Served (FF) sites
For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance
FF site must be claimed 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 site on the day you plan to check-in
Availability cannot be predicted
Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact hosts about availability
Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly
To claim an FF site, you must be 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/Access pass, or cannot show proof of ownership upon arrival you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior/Access passes qualify for discounts
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, 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
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For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
-For more info, please call Pleasant Grove Ranger District at 801-785-3563 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 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
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a few miles down American Fork Canyon, with a rewarding but steep 1.5-mile hike to a guided tour of the spectacular three-room cave system.
Cascade Springs is just 9 miles from the campground. Family-friendly, accessible boardwalks loop around the natural springs.
Nearby Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offer canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout. A portion of the north shore at Tibble Fork is accessible. Both reservoirs are open only to non-motorized watercraft. Scuba divers frequent Tibble Fork's south shore.
Hiking and mountain biking trails abound at Tibble Fork, some beginning at the reservoir and others nearby. The 6-mile Tibble Fork, 2-mile Pine Hollow, 3-mile Mill Canyon and the 15-mile Ridge Trails are all in the vicinity.
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.
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
Foresr Rd 056 Provo UT 84604
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 801-785-3563 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Travel east on Highway 92 for 5 miles to the junction of Highway 92 and the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Keep going straight east up the South Fork. Continue on the Alpine Scenic Loop for 3.5 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Yurt
- Site 003, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Yurt
- Site 029, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Yurt
- Site 028, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Site 2, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Yurt
- Site 018, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop TIMPOONEKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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