Friendship Campground
Friendship Campground is located about 15 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
6 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Group | Gravel | Full | No / – | 25 / 5 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Gravel | Full | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Gravel | Full | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | Standard | Gravel | Full | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Gravel | Full | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Gravel | Full | No / – | 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 |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 5 single sites - $20.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 group site - $65.00, capacity - 25 people + 5 vehicles. Day Use - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day. Firewood - $9.00 (located at Pioneer Campground) |
This campground has 5 single family sites and 1 group camp site that accomodates up to 25 people. Each single site has a picnic table and fire ring. Accessible vault toilet facilities are provided.
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 |
| Rules | 7 day stay limit In our developed areas (ie: campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads), campfires are only permitted in Forest Service constructed permanent cement or metal fire rings. A closure has been signed which prohibits any firewood material containing nails, screws, other metal hardware on the forest. |
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Getting there
From Hyrum, Utah, travel approximately 9 miles east up paved Blacksmith Fork Canyon, then turn left at Left Hand Fork and travel 4.5 miles on a rough dirt road to the campground. The group area is the first site on the left as you enter the campground.
| Nearest town | Hyrum, Utah |
| Coordinates | 41.6608° N, 111.6653° 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 forfeit the entire use 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
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 11 mi |
| RV sales & service | Castle Country RV ↗ | 11.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.7 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway: From historic Cache Valley on the west, this byway winds northeast through the national forest to Bear Lake spanning the Utah/Idaho border. Along the way, 500 million years of geologic history unfold in the lower canyon's deeply incised walls and fromations laden with fossils. In autumn, the colors are unparalleled.
- 2.7 miShenoah Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 7.1 miDewitt Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miRichards Hollow Gwt ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.1 miHog Hole2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miPig Hole2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miSow Hole1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miBoar Hole1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miWhite Rock2.3 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
Mount Naomi Wilderness begins about 11.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.1 miMount Naomi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,572 acres
- 15 miWellsville Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 22,843 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Hatch's CampBuilding · Cache National Forest · 8 mi
- Providence LDS Chapel and MeetinghouseBuilding · Providence · 8.5 mi
- Ferdinand Zollinger Jr., HouseBuilding · Providence · 8.5 mi
Natural features
Shady maples forest the campground, offering an escape from the summer heat. Grasses and wildflowers dot the landscape, providing pretty color in the summer months.
Recreation
Friendship offers many recreational activities. Richards Hollow Trail, for hiking and mountain biking, begins just outside the campground. Left Hand Fork provides great fishing for wild brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The Shoshone ATV Trail System is nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Friendship Campground?
Sites at Friendship 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 Friendship Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 5 single sites - $20.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 group site - $65.00, capacity - 25 people + 5 vehicles.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Friendship Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Friendship 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 Friendship Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Friendship Campground have?
8 sites, including 5 standard sites without power and 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Friendship Campground?
Friendship Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Friendship Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Friendship Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Friendship Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. 7 day stay limit In our developed areas (ie: campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads), campfires are only permitted in Forest Service constructed permanent cement or metal fire rings.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Friendship Campground?
Friendship offers many recreational activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Friendship Campground?
Hyrum, Utah. Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway: From historic Cache Valley on the west, this byway winds northeast through the national forest to Bear Lake spanning the Utah/Idaho border.
Source: Getting there
What if Friendship Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spring Campground (0.6 mi), Pioneer Campground (2.6 mi), and Spring Hollow Campground (6.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby



