Hope
Hope Campground is located near Provo Canyon along Squaw Peak Road at an elevation of 6,500 feet. This primitive site is popular for its close proximity to Orem and Provo, Utah. Countless recreational activities are available in the surrounding area.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
| RV, no hookups | 5 |
| Tent-only | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
23 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | RV | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 011 | Tent only | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | 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 | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 21 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. Day Use in the Campground - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00 |
| Accessibility | Sites 002, 004, 005, 006 and 3 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers several family campsites with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided. Please be aware there is no water on site; bring all the water you will need for your stay.
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 |
| Booking | No reservations. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From I-15, take exit 272 onto 800 North toward Orem. Turn east on Highway 52 to the mouth of Provo Canyon. Go east on Highway 189 for 2 miles to the Squaw Peak turnoff. Turn right onto Squaw Peak Road and continue 5 miles to campground.
| Nearest town | Provo, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.3019° N, 111.6144° 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
2 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCorner Canyon Rx
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedPepperwood Rx
20 mi from the campground
- PrescribedThaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx
25 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 | Outdoor gear ↗ | 3.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 20.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Video of Uinta National Forest Hope Campground, UT from Allisson G.
Trails nearby
- 2.5 miRock Canyon/Dry Fork ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.8 miProvo River Parkway0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miRock Canyon Second Right Fork0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.7 miLittle Baldy3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miShingle Mill2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.8 miBig Springs Hollow ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
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 4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4 miMount Timpanogos Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,518 acres
- 11.4 miLone Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 30,632 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
- Olmsted Station PowerhouseBuilding · Provo · 2.3 mi
- Provo Canyon Guard QuartersStructure · Provo · 2.6 mi
- Cordner–Calder HouseBuilding · Orem · 3.2 mi
Natural features
The campground is forested with maple, scrub oak and fir trees, which offer plentiful shade and pretty fall color.
Recreation
Hiking and biking are popular activities near Hope. The Rock Canyon Trail and Squaw Peak Trail both begin nearby. Squaw Peak Road is open to mountain biking as well.
Nearby
Vivian Park is located just 6 miles up Provo Canyon. It sits along the paved Provo River Parkway, offering picnicking areas and fishing. Beautiful Bridal Veil Falls is near the park. Hikers enjoy the 14-mile round-trip trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos. The Aspen Grove Trailhead is approximately 15 miles from the campground, near Sundance Resort on the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. Deer Creek State Park is just 30 minutes up Provo Canyon, offering fishing, boating and swimming.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hope?
Sites at Hope are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hope?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 21 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 Hope?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Hope?
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 Hope open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hope have?
26 sites, including 17 standard sites without power, 5 RV sites without hookups, and 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hope?
The longest site here provides 35 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 Hope?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hope. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hope?
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.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Hope?
Sites 002, 004, 005, and 006 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 7 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 Hope?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Hope?
Hiking and biking are popular activities near Hope. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation



