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Granite Flat (utah)

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Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in June 2025

Granite Flat, near Provo, Utah, is a scenic campground tucked away in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This spot is surrounded by towering pine trees and offers a refreshing escape with clean, cool air, making it a favorite for those looking to unwind in nature.

The campground features a variety of sites that provide a good amount of privacy, even when it gets busy. Many visitors have noted the beauty of the area, with one camper mentioning, “The drive and location is beautiful.” You’ll find basic amenities like drinking water and toilets, but keep in mind that there are no showers or trash receptacles, so plan to pack out your waste.

For outdoor activities, you’re just a stone's throw from Tibble Fork Reservoir, where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, or simply soaking in the views. Trails nearby offer great opportunities for hiking and exploring the stunning landscape. As one family shared, “They loved it enough to start buying up their own camping equipment,” highlighting how this campground can spark a love for the outdoors.

While the sites are relatively close together, many campers found it surprisingly quiet, allowing for a peaceful experience. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just starting out, Granite Flat offers a beautiful backdrop for your next adventure.

Description

National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

Granite Flat Campground is located a short distance up scenic American Fork Canyon, less than a mile from Tibble Fork Reservoir. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Nearby Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offer canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout. A portion of the north shore at Tibble Fork is accessible. Both reservoirs are open only to non-motorized watercraft. Scuba divers frequent Tibble Fork's south shore. Hiking and mountain biking trails abound, some beginning at the reservoir and others nearby. The 6-mile Tibble Fork Trail, 2-mile Pine Hollow Trail, 3-mile Mill Canyon Trail and the 15-mile Ridge Trail are all in the vicinity.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among dense stands of aspen, Douglas fir, spruce and pine trees at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Rugged Wasatch peaks surround the area. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is just a few miles down American Fork Canyon, with a rewarding but steep 1.5-mile hike to a guided tour of the spectacular three-room cave system. The trail offers beautiful views of American Fork Canyon. American Fork Creek can be accessed 3 miles south. A favorite among fly-fisherman, the creek has light pressure for stocked rainbow trout. The 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes just a few miles from the campground, traveling through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves and pine forests, with breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range. This road is not recommended for vehicles over 30 feet in length. Timpanogos and Lone Peak Wilderness Areas are nearby, offering a myriad of additional hiking and biking opportunities.

Charges & 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 date. 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 Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

Fee Info

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 42 Single Sites - $29.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle 7 Double Sites - $58.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles 2 Group Sites (Handshaker & Stonemason) - $330.00, capacity - 100 people + 20 vehicles 1 Group Site (Sandwagon) - $375.00, capacity - 125 people + 25 vehicles Day Use in the campground - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00

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Location

Granite Flat (utah) is located in Utah

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Directions

From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-15 to the Alpine-Highland exit 284. Go east on Highway 92 for 8 miles to mouth of American Fork Canyon. Go 5 miles up the canyon to junction, take the North Fork/Forest Road 85 to Tibble Fork Reservoir. Stay left on paved road for a mile to the campground.

Address

FR 008
Provo, UT 84604

Coordinates

40.4877778 N
111.6516667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

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37 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2024

Nice campground

Very popular campground. Sites nestled in the trees. Occasional road noise. It is shows as first come first served but somehow people can make reservations ahead of time. We looked for a sign which said OPEN and camped there. Hosts are great.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2021

Pine trees and high elevation

Beautiful campground in the pine trees. Lots of campsites crammed in there but still a feeling of privacy. Can get busy and hard to get reservations (first come sites available if you want to chance it). Tibble Fork reservoir is close by. You do hear a lot of UTV traffic, but most people probably used to that by now. Overall a beautiful location.

Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Nov. 15, 2021

Granite Flat

Beautiful area, clean cool air

Site3
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Charles W., November 15, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

Beautiful and Solitary

The drive and location is beautiful.  The campground is large and there is a lot of privacy.  It was so quiet the entire time we stayed here.  We also only saw a few people. The drop toilets were surprisingly not awful.  I loved how many trees there were, and the proximity to Tibble Fork reservoir.  I will definitely be going back.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Heather K., October 1, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 16, 2021

Great Little Campground

The area is well wooded and the sites though small give a good deal of privacy. There are plenty of toilets and water spigots with potable water, but no trash receptacles, so you’ll need to pack out your trash

Site35
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021

Bathroom issues

Gorgeous drive up to a gorgeous campground. Our site was pretty small. I would not recommend camping here unless you have an RV with a bathroom. There were so many flies in the bathroom that they coated the walls. Since I was tent camping, I did not bother to unpack. It was horrific.

Site5
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Great spot for more easygoing camping

Beautiful area. Water accessible just a few steps from the site, dumpsters a short drive away, bathrooms basic but well-maintained. Sites were close together, but felt private, and it was surprisingly quiet. There's a swimming area nearby with trails and other areas to explore. All the good stuff of real camping without the more labor intensive aspects of more primitive camping, and very few of the annoyances I associate with a popular campground (noise, etc).

I went with my kids and my friend's family. They'd never gone before and loved it enough to start buying up their own camping equipment I've the last year. They're going back to the same campground next month.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Naomi W., July 30, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

Quiet, shaded area

Quite area, lot of room. I stayed on site 58 (tent only). Enough room for 2 medium tents. Next/above stream. Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area. Full sun from 10am-4pm.

Site58
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Kimberlee W., June 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Beautiful scenery, well maintained campgrounds, lots of mosquitoes

The area and scenery were gorgeous! The hosts were lovely and helpful. The water was cool and there were tons of people there with paddle boards, canoos, tents, and dogs.

The only downside was that this year there were an obscene amount of mosquitoes.

*Be aware that this campsite reservations for the weekend fill up quick. I checked in late may and every weekend until September was already booked.

Site30
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Ash S., June 7, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 4, 2021

Nice weekend getaway

Beautiful campground, lots of trees and privacy. However, you can’t bring big rigs there only smaller trailers or tent camping. Very close to Tibble Fork Reservoir where there’s great fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. You can swim too, but the water is pretty cold.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Brittley A., June 4, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2020

Loved this place!

We stayed in mid October when the campground is first come first serve. Good thing we got there early in the morning (it was Saturday) because they had just closed an entire loop that significantly reduced the number of sites. We got the last one available but it was a really nice site with a lot of privacy (17). This entire area is very pretty. The fall colors were amazing! Tip: don’t drive to the upper lake, it was mostly dry in the fall and the drive was VERY rough for 3 miles uphill.

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2020

Cool Spot

Nice campsites.  The hosts of the campground were a young couple which was a nice change.  We stayed on a Sunday night and the sites were packed with day use people.  As the sun set everyone, literally almost everyone, left.  Would be a bummer if you pulled in looking to camp a half hour before.  Overall, def. would recommend.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2020

So beautiful.

Went for the night. Just wanted to paddleboard the lake and it was perfect to do so. Not too crowded. Small but beautiful.

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2020

Close by but feels remote

Granite flats is just a few miles up AF canyon and our site was very quiet and secluded. There are two reservoirs close by in Tibble Fork and Silverlake flat that are both beautiful.

The one downside was that the tent spot was not flat, and had quite a few large rocks. Otherwise, it was great. We will be back.

  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Justin J., July 16, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2020

Close to a lake and Timp caves

Great little spot just above Tibble Fork reservoir. They recently finished construction on the reservoir so there is plenty to do there. You can fish, kayak, paddle board, swim, etc just beware that the weekends and holidays bring out lots of people and beach space fills up really fast.

The campground is very clean and easy access to vault toilets and water. There are plenty of trees for shady spots. Not all sites will fit the length of a trailer, but most will.

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Nice spot close to home.

I took the scouts up to this spot and it is a great place to camp with lots of room. Make sure you get camped and in because they lock the gate coming into campground at 11PM and you have to hike in. Really nice campsites with really nice bathrooms and picnic tables. There is a huge spot of grass that you can play sports or baseball on. Can't remember the site we had but there was a huge rock that was fun for the scouts to climb on. Really nice spots with lots of trees and shade. This is really close to some really good hikes like Stewart Falls, and tibble fork reservoir just minutes for your camp site. In the summer call ahead because this area can be busy.

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2019

Gorgeous high alpine campground!

A beautiful alpine campground that sits near 2 beautiful reservoirs you can relax at during the hot summer! This campground lies on the Tibble Fork Res turnoff in American Fork Canyon. There are vault toilets with picnic tables and metal fire rings at each site

Nearby there are hundreds and hundreds of climbing routes and hiking trails! A hiking trail that is within the campground heads up to the 11000'+ peak! There are also numerous trails that hike around the mountains and lakes. If you choose to drive further up to Silver Lake Flat you will get treated to gorgeous views of the Alpine Ridge to the north and the Timpanogos Massif to the south

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Alan B., July 21, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2019

Busy, but beautiful

These campgrounds were surprisingly busy with dune buggies, dirt bikes, and cars driving by every few minutes. I thought we went far enough in that this wouldn’t be a problem, but the campsite we chose was right next to the road. Other than that we were close to the river, a quick drive down to tibble fork, and the dogs (and humans) had a blast camping here!

  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Kaela S., July 9, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Mountain views

This is my husband's favorite. It is less than an hour from home but feels farther. There are plenty of trees to provide shade and a lot of activities in the area to do. It is right up the road from tibble fork reservoir for swimming and boating(non motorized). There are many different atv trails to follow. And my personal favorite, hiking trails galore. It makes a great weekend getaway.

Reviewed May. 15, 2019

Quick and easy with lots of fun

Short distant from AF to some amazing views, playing in the lakes, and rivers, and just being in an amazing canyon with lots of wildlife.

Reviewed Apr. 29, 2019

Favorite campground

American Fork canyon is my all time favorite canyon. I love the high sides as you drive through. Fall is the best time to go. Beautiful colors. Granite flats has lots of hiking around and is near a really fun little reservoir (which has been discovered and is getting super busy unfortunately). Very picturesque for sure.

Reviewed Sep. 14, 2018

Beautiful in the trees

Very nice campgrounds with single and double spaces. Allow RV's with no electicity ad no water hookups. Pit toilets and no showers. Close to 4 wheeling trails, fishing and Tibble Fork lake to swimm, boat (not motorized) and fish.

Site#10
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2018

Babys first camping Trip!

loved camping here! My husband and I recently moved to Oklahoma where there there isn’t much camping. So to say that we were excited for our trip back home was an understatement. This campsite was near Tibble Fork which is somewhere I have been wanting to go and explore for a long time. We were able to paddle board which was a blast! I loves being so close and having access to so many beautiful hikes and Rick climbing. We were right next to a beautiful river and it was pretty quiet.

  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Kaitlin R., September 7, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

Lovely!

Utah is such an amazing place to visit for the outdoors. My family and I come here once a year because we love hiking and being in the outdoors. This place was great and provided us a place to stay for a few nights before making the long drive home. There are some great hikes nearby that I highly recommend. We went on a 10 mile round trip hike one of the mornings and the views were incredible. The campground was great, and the campsites were awesome. Each campsite is separated by trees so you feel like you have some privacy which we really loved. There is a great burger joint nearby that I recommend going too. We ate here twice!

Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

Nice campground

Very nice campground up from the reservoir. It’s quiet despite the area being very busy during weekends. We’ve been here several times and even saw a moose in the Mess Hall loop once. The hosts were helpful also. Nice sites nestled in pine trees. There is running water and vault toilets throughout the campground. There were some wicked thunderstorms at night (which we liked). Some sites are small so make sure you know the dimensions of the equipment you’re bringing.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Robyn H., August 8, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 31, 2018

CCC camp!

Very cool old campground in gorgeous mountains near 2 lakes and ample recreation activities of all forms. One really neat thing about this campground is its history as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Granite Flat (utah) by Michael J., July 31, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2018

Good campground, very busy

I really enjoyed camping here with a group of friends. Each camping area is nice, however, it is very very busy and pretty tight quarters. If you're looking for a little more privacy from neighbors this may not be your best bet.

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

Small sites

I'm not a fan of camping with close neighbors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Granite Flat (utah)?

    Camping at Granite Flat (utah) can cost between $25.91 and $51.82 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Granite Flat (utah)?

    Granite Flat (utah) allows vehicles up to 74 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Granite Flat (utah)?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Granite Flat (utah), although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Granite Flat (utah) have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Granite Flat (utah) does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Granite Flat (utah)?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Granite Flat (utah). If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Granite Flat (utah), try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Granite Flat (utah)?

    There are 59 campsites at Granite Flat (utah) and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts