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
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Friendship Campground is located about 15 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.
This campground has 5 single family sites and 1 group camp site that accomodates up to 25 people. Each single site has a picnic table and fire ring. Accessible vault toilet facilities are provided.
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
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
Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
-Control dogs by a 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
There is no water available on site; bring all water needed for your stay including drinking water
Campground Etiquette and Rules
Gates open at 7am, Gates 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 following 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
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
Campground is accessed via rough, rocky dirt road that may be too rough for trailers; high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles recommended
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
First Come First Served (FF) sites
Reservable sites must be booked 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 in real time
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 typically fill more quickly
To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
There is no waiting list for FF sites
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 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 visiting Bear Country visit
For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
For more info, call Logan 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
Shady maples forest the campground, offering an escape from the summer heat. Grasses and wildflowers dot the landscape, providing pretty color in the summer months.
Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway: From historic Cache Valley on the west, this byway winds northeast through the national forest to Bear Lake spanning the Utah/Idaho border. Along the way, 500 million years of geologic history unfold in the lower canyon's deeply incised walls and fromations laden with fossils. In autumn, the colors are unparalleled.
Friendship offers many recreational activities. Richards Hollow Trail, for hiking and mountain biking, begins just outside the campground. Left Hand Fork provides great fishing for wild brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The Shoshone ATV Trail System is nearby.
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
Late Cancellations
No-Shows
Refunds
Recreation.gov Billing Information
Changes to Policies and Procedures
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Left Hand Blacksmith Fork Canyon Rd Hyrum UT 84319
For campground inquiries, please call: LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT 435-755-3620 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
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From Hyrum, Utah, travel approximately 9 miles east up paved Blacksmith Fork Canyon, then turn left at Left Hand Fork and travel 4.5 miles on a rough dirt road to the campground. The group area is the first site on the left as you enter the campground.
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