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

Bountiful Peak Campground

Bountiful Peak Campground is set in an alpine basin high in the Wasatch Mountains at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Farmington, Utah, is 9 miles away. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike and off-road vehicles.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Bountiful Peak CampgroundBountiful Peak Campground 3Bountiful Peak CampgroundBountiful Peak Campground sign
Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups29
picnic5
Group sites1
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

35 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
2BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
3BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
4BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
5BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
6BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
7BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
8BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
9BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 1Yes
10BOUNTIFUL PEAKStandardBack-inNoneNo / –8 / 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 Bountiful Peak Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 26 Single Sites - $24.00, capacity - 8 people, includes 1 vehicle. 3 Double Sites - $48.00, capacity - 16 people, includes 2 vehicles. Group Site - $110.00, capacity - 80 people, includes 20 vehicles.

Picnic tables and campfire circles are provided, as are vault toilets.

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 Bountiful Peak Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.85 inches of precipitation, 25.0 inches of snowFebruary: 2.61 inches of precipitation, 21.4 inches of snowMarch: 3.22 inches of precipitation, 17.8 inches of snowApril: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 10.7 inches of snowMay: 2.96 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowJune: 1.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.97 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.60 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 2.22 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowNovember: 2.50 inches of precipitation, 16.2 inches of snowDecember: 2.75 inches of precipitation, 23.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.4°F averageFebruary: 33.9°F averageMarch: 42.3°F averageApril: 48.1°F averageMay: 57.6°F averageJune: 67.4°F averageJuly: 76.5°F averageAugust: 74.4°F averageSeptember: 64.5°F averageOctober: 51.3°F averageNovember: 38.9°F averageDecember: 29.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bountiful Bench, 7 miles from the campground at 4,950 feet, station USC00420819 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 28 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 119 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-15 north, take exit 325 to State Street. Proceed east on State Street to 100 East. Turn left on 100 East to Farmington Canyon. Continue 9 miles up steep, narrow, dirt-surfaced canyon road to the campground.

Nearest townMountain Green, Utah
Coordinates40.9797° N, 111.8039° 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
    Parleys State Piles Rx

    19 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Parleys/Lambs Canyon Piles Rx

    19 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek State Piles Rx

    22 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Piles Rx

    22 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 gearREI ↗5.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗9.6 mi
RV sales & serviceTip's RV ↗11.3 mi

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

Explore

Video

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Worth a stop

The Lagoon amusement park is 10.1 miles away in Farmington, Utah. Cherry Hill amusement park is 11.1 miles away in Kaysville, Utah.

  • 0.6 mi
    Farmington Canyon ATV ↗
    7.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Gold Hill
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Gwt Francis Peak to Morgan CO ↗
    15.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more · national_recreation_or_other
  • 1.2 mi
    Deep Creek
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Farmington Creek
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.8 mi
    Davis Creek
    1.4 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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

A mixed forest of conifer and aspen covers the area, providing partial shade and pretty autumn color. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.

Recreation

Numerous trails are within the area, offering beautiful views of Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Back. Skyline Drive passes near the campground, offering scenic driving opportunities. Fishing and in-season hunting are popular activities.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bountiful Peak Campground?

Sites at Bountiful Peak Campground 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 Bountiful Peak Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 26 Single Sites - $24.00, capacity - 8 people, includes 1 vehicle. 3 Double Sites - $48.00, capacity - 16 people, includes 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bountiful Peak Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Bountiful Peak Campground?

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 Bountiful Peak Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Bountiful Peak Campground have?

38 sites, including 29 standard sites without power, 5 picnic, and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Bountiful Peak Campground?

Bountiful Peak Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bountiful Peak Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bountiful Peak Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bountiful Peak Campground?

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

Is there cell service at Bountiful Peak Campground?

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 Bountiful Peak Campground?

Numerous trails are within the area, offering beautiful views of Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Back. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bountiful Peak Campground?

Mountain Green, Utah. The Lagoon amusement park is 10.1 miles away in Farmington, Utah.

Source: Getting there