Anderson Cove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

Near Ogden, Utah

Anderson Cove Campground is a popular facility located 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah, on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.

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Anderson Cove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Anderson Cove Campground is a popular facility located 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah, on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.

This large campground contains five group sites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Two of these sites are accessible and all five have large picnic shelters. Several single and double-family sites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station and small general store are located on-site.

Need to Know

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

A fed bear is a dead bear
Dogs or Domestic Pets

Owners must

-Control dogs by leash not to exceed 6 feet at all times

-Clean up dog waste

-Limit 2 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

Dogs are not allowed in Day Use, beaches, or in/on the water
Campground Etiquette and Rules

Gates open at 6am-10pm

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

Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided

Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

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

Off-road vehicles are prohibited

-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/discharging of firearms or other explosives 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: No electrical hookups available. Hooking up to 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

FF sites must be claimed in person on the day you wish to check-in

Sites 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

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

To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
Entrance pass must be shown every time you enter the park until stay has ended

Park only in assigned site

No parking or driving on grass. Do not cut or damage any tree or bush

No other vehicles re allowed in the boat parking lot. Boat passes must be displayed

Check out is at 12pm no excuses- extra vehicle/boat launch passes connected to site also expire at 12pm

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

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For Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site)

Firewood -$9
NO ALCOHOL at day use areas or beaches, failure to comply will result in a $250 fine. The campground is the only exception

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of destination. For more info click here
Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds 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 will not be refunded

Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and do not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee
Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

For more info, call Ogden Ranger District at 801-625-5112 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 opt 3

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

Anderson Cove lies at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Its open meadows and manicured lawns are lined with a variety of shade trees. Temperatures are warm during the day.

Nearby Attractions

Ogden River Scenic Byway, this beautiful byway, beginning at the mouth of Ogden Canyon winds through 44 miles of Utah's most beautiful mountains and countryside. Rock walls and tree-covered mountain sides line the roadway that follows the Ogden River to Pineview Dam. Small islands dot the man-made reservoir and surrounding fields are either shades of green or snow-white. The magnificent Wasatch Mountain Range stretches heavenward and the mountains cradle the reservoir and small communities through which the byway passes in their gentle valleys.

Recreation

Campers come to Anderson Cove for picnicking, fishing, swimming and boating. Pineview Reservoir offers excellent water skiing opportunities. Kayaking and canoeing are popular on the reservoir's quieter coves.

A boat ramp, swimming beach, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are located within the campground.

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

6702 UT-39 Huntsville UT 84317

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 801-625-5112 OR ANDERSON COVE 801-745-2265 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

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Driving Directions

From Ogden, Utah, take 12th Street east through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 north of Pineview Reservoir; campground is on the left side of highway.

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