U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Provo, UT

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 hookups17
RV, no hookups5
Tent-only1
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

23 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
002StandardBack-in30GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
003StandardBack-in18GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
004StandardBack-in30GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
005StandardBack-in25GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
006StandardBack-in25GravelPartial16 / 2YesYes
007StandardBack-in18GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
008RVBack-in18Gravel8 / 1Yes
009StandardBack-in18GravelPartial8 / 1Yes
010StandardBack-in25GravelPartial8 / 1YesYes
011Tent onlyBack-in22GravelPartial8 / 1Yes

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.

Campground map of Hope
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, 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
AccessibilitySites 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

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
BookingNo reservations.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hope30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 12.5 inches of snowFebruary: 1.56 inches of precipitation, 8.7 inches of snowMarch: 1.55 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowApril: 1.92 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowMay: 2.01 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJune: 0.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.51 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.59 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowNovember: 1.39 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowDecember: 1.81 inches of precipitation, 11.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.5°F averageFebruary: 37.5°F averageMarch: 46.5°F averageApril: 52.7°F averageMay: 61.6°F averageJune: 71.1°F averageJuly: 78.8°F averageAugust: 77.0°F averageSeptember: 67.5°F averageOctober: 54.7°F averageNovember: 42.4°F averageDecember: 32.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Provo Byu, 4 miles from the campground at 4,570 feet, station USC00427064 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 45 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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 townProvo, Utah
Coordinates40.3019° 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

  • Prescribed
    Spring Dell Rx

    2 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Corner Canyon Rx

    17 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Pepperwood Rx

    20 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Thaynes 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 gearOutdoor gear ↗3.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗14 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping 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.

  • 2.5 mi
    Rock Canyon/Dry Fork ↗
    6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.8 mi
    Provo River Parkway
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.8 mi
    Rock Canyon Second Right Fork
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 3.7 mi
    Little Baldy
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.8 mi
    Shingle Mill
    2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 3.8 mi
    Big 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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mount Timpanogos Wilderness begins about 4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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