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

South Fork

South Fork Campground is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at an elevation of 5,200 feet, just 7 miles from Huntsville, Utah. Campers love the park for its great river access. Tubing and fishing are very popular activities.

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South Fork CampgroundSouth Fork Campground 3South Fork CampgroundSouth Fork Campground 2
Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups42
Host/management2
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 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

42 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001ABack-in42GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
002ABack-in40GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
003ABack-in35GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
006ABack-in35GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
007ABack-in45GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
009ABack-in28GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
010ABack-in30GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
011ABack-in42GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
014ABack-in30GravelFull8 / 1YesYes
016ABack-in36GravelFull8 / 1YesYes

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 South Fork
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 (with recreation.gov app). 34 Single Sites- $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicles. 8 Double Sites- $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles. Day Use - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00 (paid on-site cash/check only)
AccessibilitySites 001, 002, 003, 006 and 10 more are listed accessible

The campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

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
Rules7 day stay limit Quiet hours is 10:00 pm - 8:00 am. Gate is locked at 10:00 pm.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near South Fork20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.76 inches of precipitation, 22.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.19 inches of precipitation, 17.4 inches of snowMarch: 2.00 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowApril: 1.90 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowMay: 2.14 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJune: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.79 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowNovember: 1.80 inches of precipitation, 7.3 inches of snowDecember: 2.44 inches of precipitation, 22.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.6°F averageFebruary: 27.8°F averageMarch: 37.6°F averageApril: 45.5°F averageMay: 54.2°F averageJune: 62.2°F averageJuly: 69.5°F averageAugust: 68.2°F averageSeptember: 59.3°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 34.8°F averageDecember: 23.8°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Huntsville Monastery, 4 miles from the campground at 5,140 feet, station USC00424135 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 82 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

South Fork is located approximately 7 miles east of Huntsville, Utah, on Highway 39. From I-15, take the 12th Street exit and continue through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo.

Nearest townHuntsville, Utah
Coordinates41.2819° N, 111.6531° 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

    37 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Parleys/Lambs Canyon Piles Rx

    38 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek State Piles Rx

    41 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Piles 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

Dump stationDump station ↗7.3 mi
Outdoor gearGear:30 ↗16.8 mi
RV sales & serviceState Trailer RV and Outdoor Supply ↗17.2 mi

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South Fork Campground - Cache National Forest, UT

Worth a stop

Beautiful Ogden Valley has numerous boating, fishing, hiking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and scenic driving opportunities. Pineview Reservoir is a short drive from the campground with boating, fishing and swimming. Causey Reservoir is close by, offering great canoeing and fishing, as well as hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Highway 39 continues on to Monte Cristo Summit with sweeping mountain views. ATV and hiking trails are abundant in the area.

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

This scenic campground is situated among cottonwoods and willow. Moose and deer wander through the campground on occasion. The South Fork runs alongside the campground.

Recreation

Campers enjoy fishing and tubing on the South Fork. Several hiking and mountain biking trails begin in the area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at South Fork?

Sites at South Fork 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 South Fork?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 34 Single Sites- $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicles. 8 Double Sites- $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at South Fork?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at South Fork?

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 South Fork open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does South Fork have?

44 sites, including 42 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to South Fork?

South Fork is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at South Fork?

Yes, pets are allowed at South Fork. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at South Fork?

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. 7 day stay limit Quiet hours is 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at South Fork?

Sites 001, 002, 003, and 006 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 14 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

What is there to do at South Fork?

Campers enjoy fishing and tubing on the South Fork. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to South Fork?

Huntsville, Utah. Beautiful Ogden Valley has numerous boating, fishing, hiking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and scenic driving opportunities.

Source: Getting there