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

Upper Narrows

Upper Narrows Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.

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Site mix

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Host/management7
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

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001GravelFullNo / –50 / 5Yes

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

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 1 Group Site - $125.00, capacity - 50 people + 5 vehicles. 6 Single Sites (FCFS) - $22.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check).

This primitive campground is dispersed over a mile-long stretch of road. One walk-to group site, ideal for family reunions or church groups, is available for up to 50 people. A footbridge must be crossed to access the site from the parking area. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

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

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Upper Narrows20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowFebruary: 0.94 inches of precipitation, 7.5 inches of snowMarch: 1.10 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowApril: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowMay: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.93 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowDecember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 7.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.1°F averageFebruary: 33.0°F averageMarch: 41.7°F averageApril: 48.0°F averageMay: 57.8°F averageJune: 68.3°F averageJuly: 77.9°F averageAugust: 76.0°F averageSeptember: 64.4°F averageOctober: 51.0°F averageNovember: 38.5°F averageDecember: 29.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grantsville 2W, 9 miles from the campground at 4,550 feet, station USC00423348 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 33 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Salt Lake City, head west on I-80 for 36 miles. Take the Stansbury-Tooele/Route 35 exit and travel south 3 miles to Route 138 West. Continue for 10 miles to Grantsville. Go through Grantsville to Cooley Street and turn south; go 5 miles to the South Willow Canyon turnoff. Boy Scout Campground is located 3 miles from the forest boundary.

Nearest townDugway, Utah
Coordinates40.4917° N, 112.5908° 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
    Jacob City Trailhead Rx

    15 mi from the campground · 5 acres

  • Prescribed
    Corner Canyon Rx

    41 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Pepperwood Rx

    41 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 gearSierra ↗15.7 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗34.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗36.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

  • 0.8 mi
    Mining Fork
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1 mi
    Mill Fork Canyon
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.6 mi
    Dry Lake (pockets Fork)
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.7 mi
    Stansbury Crest ↗
    10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2.4 mi
    Abbots Fork ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    North Willow/Pass Canyon ↗
    5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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 →

This campground sits inside Deseret Peak Wilderness.

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 remote desert canyon is forested with oak, maple, and juniper trees, which offer partial shade. Willow Creek runs alongside the site.

Recreation

The multi-use Stansbury Front and Medina Flat Trails begin nearby, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Upper Narrows?

Sites at Upper Narrows 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 Upper Narrows?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 1 Group Site - $125.00, capacity - 50 people + 5 vehicles. 6 Single Sites (FCFS) - $22.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Upper Narrows?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Upper Narrows?

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 Upper Narrows open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Upper Narrows have?

8 sites, including 1 group walk to.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Upper Narrows?

Upper Narrows is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Upper Narrows?

Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Narrows. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Upper Narrows?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Upper Narrows?

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 Upper Narrows?

The multi-use Stansbury Front and Medina Flat Trails begin nearby, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Upper Narrows?

Dugway, Utah.

Source: Getting there