Timpooneke
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Equestrian | 6 |
| Tent-only | 4 |
| Yurts | 4 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Full | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Full | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Full | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Full | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 007 | Equestrian | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 008 | Equestrian | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 009 | Equestrian | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 010 | Equestrian | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 011 | Yurt | Back-in | Gravel | Full | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | No |
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 | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 19 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle (7 accomodate horses). 6 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. 4 glamping sites - $119.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle. |
| Accessibility | Sites Group S&P, Double S&P, Single S&P, 001 and 14 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Rules | Pets must be leashed. Gates are locked from 10pm to 7am. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. No ATV's/OHV's allowed in campground. Highway 92 has a vehicle length restriction of 30 feet over the Alpine Scenic Loop, the Timpooneke Campground is on the Alpine Scenic Loop. |
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Provo, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.4350° N, 111.6367° W · Directions ↗ |
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
- PrescribedSpring Dell Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCorner Canyon Rx
10 mi from the campground
- PrescribedPepperwood Rx
12 mi from the campground
- PrescribedThaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx
16 mi from the campground · 73 acres
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 ↗ | 4.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 14.3 mi |
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Timpooneke Campground
Worth a stop
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.
- 12 mi
- 14.4 miBirches Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miTimpookene Road Alt Winter0.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.1 miTimpooneke Road Winter1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.1 miTimpooneke Connector Winter0.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miEquestian Cg Winter Spurunder 0.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miTimpooneke ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miEquestrian Cg Winter0.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
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
Mount Timpanogos Wilderness begins about 0.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.8 miMount Timpanogos Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,518 acres
- 2.9 miLone Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 30,632 acres
- 9.9 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 · 4.6 mi
- Edward Wadley HouseBuilding · Pleasant Grove · 6.3 mi
- Alfred and Hennie Huetter HouseBuilding · Murray · 6.5 mi
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Timpooneke?
Sites at Timpooneke 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 Timpooneke?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 19 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle (7 accomodate horses). 6 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Timpooneke?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Timpooneke?
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 Timpooneke open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Timpooneke have?
34 sites, including 15 standard sites without power, 6 equestrian sites, 4 tent-only sites, and 4 yurt.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Timpooneke?
The longest site here provides 30 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 Timpooneke?
Yes, pets are allowed at Timpooneke. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Timpooneke?
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. Pets must be leashed.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Timpooneke?
Sites Group S&P, Double S&P, Single S&P, and 001 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 18 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 Timpooneke?
FCC coverage maps show 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 Timpooneke?
Hiking is very popular in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation



