Accessible via canyon road, Blacksmith Fork provides dispersed camping within Hardware Ranch State Wildlife Area under management by Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources. The main camping spot sits roughly halfway up the canyon on a dirt pulloff, featuring an established fire pit and direct access to a rushing river at the back of the site.
Road noise from canyon traffic heading to upper trails affects the area throughout the day, though the site extends toward more secluded space for those pulling vehicles all the way back. Campers should note that coordinates may not align perfectly with mapping services, and multiple pulloffs along the route display no overnight camping restrictions. For broader options in the region, check places to camp around Paradise.
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Map & DirectionsBlacksmith Fork is located in Utah near Paradise
Coordinates
41.60544132 N
111.5913231 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 40 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 12 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 39 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 18 min from Provo, UT






