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Blacksmith Fork

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

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

41.60544132 N
111.5913231 W

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    AT&T
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Access

  • Drive-In
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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.


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Reviewed Jun. 6, 2026

Pretty but also close to the road

The coordinates on the map are not exactly right for this campsite, at least in early may. If you drive up the road there are a lot of pull off spots that specifically say no overnight camping, but there is one probably about halfway up the canyon where you can pull in (on the right side when heading up) on a dirt road into a spot that looks like a classic dispersed camping spot with a fire pit good space and a river at the back. It is bordering next to a fence line, but of course not within it. At first we were worried we were wrong in it being a legal dispersed site but we stayed for two nights and never had any issues, including with police officers and natural resource officers coming up and down the canyon as there was an incident at the top. The space does go off into a decently secluded space if you pull all the way to the back but it is right on a decently busy canyon road as people go up to an offroading trail at the top. though it is a bit noisy with the traffic the site is absolutely beautiful with a rushing river right in the back. We personally could not find any other clear dispersed camping sites in the canyon but we can in approaching darkness and were unable to really tell, we were recommended this canyon by an REI worker though so I believe there very well could be more than one site.

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  • Review photo of Blacksmith Fork by Baylie J., June 6, 2026
  • Review photo of Blacksmith Fork by Baylie J., June 6, 2026
  • Review photo of Blacksmith Fork by Baylie J., June 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Blacksmith Fork?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Blacksmith Fork, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Blacksmith Fork?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.