Little Mill
Little Mill Campground is located in American Fork Canyon on the banks of American Fork Creek. This popular campground is a great place to escape the hot summer days while hiking or fishing.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
| RV, no hookups | 5 |
| Yurts | 2 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 15 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
26 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Group Area | Group | Pull-through | 65 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 50 / 10 | Yes | Yes | |
| 002 | LITT | Standard | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 003 | LITT | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Riverfront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 004 | LITT | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | LITT | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | LITT | RV | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 007 | LITT | RV | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 008 | LITT | RV | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 009 | LITT | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 010 | LITT | Standard | 32 | Paved | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 65 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 22 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. 2 glamping sites - $119.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle. |
| Accessibility | Sites 035, 028, 029, 030 and 19 more are listed accessible |
The campground contains one group site and several family sites, many of which are accessible. Vault toilets are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Rules | 7 day stay limit Off-highway vehicles (rollerblades, bicycles, skate boards and scooters are not allowed in the campground. Gates close at 10 pm. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Salt Lake City or Provo, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Travel 8 miles east on Utah Highway 92 to the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Stay on 92 for 4 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Provo, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.4494° N, 111.6717° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This road is not recommended for vehicles over 30 feet in length.
Charges and 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
- 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
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCorner Canyon Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSpring Dell Rx
9 mi from the campground
- PrescribedPepperwood Rx
10 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMill Creek State Piles Rx
16 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sundance Mountain Outfitters ↗ | 6.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 12.3 mi |
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Little Mill Campground near American Fork Utah
Worth a stop
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 Trail, 2-mile Pine Hollow Trail, 3-mile Mill Canyon Trail and the 15-mile Ridge Trail are in the vicinity. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is just 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. The trail offers stunning views of American Fork Canyon.
- 11.6 mi
- 12.8 miBirches Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miLittle Mill Winter1.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.4 miMutual Dell Connector0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miBear Canyon Spur0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.5 miPine Hollow1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.5 miAlpine Loop Winter ↗7.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.7 miEquestrian Cg0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 3 miBox Elder Trailhead ↗Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lone Peak Wilderness begins about 1 mile away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1 miLone Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 30,632 acres
- 2.2 miMount Timpanogos Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,518 acres
- 8.4 miTwin Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 11,436 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Upper American Fork Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic DistrictHistoric district · Highland · 2.8 mi
- Moyle House and Indian TowerBuilding · Alpine · 5.1 mi
- Edward Wadley HouseBuilding · Pleasant Grove · 5.5 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated among dense stands of aspen, oak and maple trees, which provide nice shade and beautiful autumn color. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Recreation
American Fork Creek is a favorite among fly-fisherman. The creek is stocked with rainbow trout. The 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes the campground, traveling through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves and pine forests, providing breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Little Mill?
Sites at Little Mill are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Little Mill?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 22 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Little Mill?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Little Mill?
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.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Little Mill open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Little Mill have?
41 sites, including 11 standard sites without power, 7 tent-only sites, 5 RV sites without hookups, and 2 yurt.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Little Mill?
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Little Mill?
Yes, pets are allowed at Little Mill. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Little Mill?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 7 day stay limit Off-highway vehicles (rollerblades, bicycles, skate boards and scooters are not allowed in the campground.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Little Mill?
Sites 035, 028, 029, and 030 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 23 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Little Mill?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Little Mill?
American Fork Creek is a favorite among fly-fisherman. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation



