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Perception Park

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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 May 2025

Perception Park, near Huntsville, Utah, is a family-friendly campground that offers a lively atmosphere with beautiful scenery. It’s a great choice for those looking to escape the city while still enjoying the comforts of nature, with easy access to the nearby river for fishing and tubing.

The campground features a mix of single, double, and group sites, making it suitable for gatherings or family outings. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including vault toilets and drinking water, which help keep things convenient during your stay. One camper mentioned, “The campground has various sizes of spots, and is kept clean,” highlighting the well-maintained environment.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there’s a paved trail that runs through the area, perfect for hiking and exploring the natural beauty surrounding the campground. While some campers have mentioned that the sites can be close together, the vibrant atmosphere and the chance to connect with fellow campers make it a fun place for families. If you're looking for a spot to unwind and enjoy the outdoors, Perception Park is worth considering for your next getaway.

Description

National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

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

Recreation

Fishing and tubing are popular activities on the river at this family-friendly and fully accessible site. A paved nature trail runs alongside the river. Playgrounds, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are on-site.

Natural Features

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

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

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. Off-road vehicle and hiking trails are also abundant in the area.

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) 9 Single Sites- $29.00, Capacity - 8 people__+ 1 vehicles 6 Double Sites - $58.00, Capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicles 1 Triple Site - $87.00, Capacity - 24 people__+ 3 vehicles 3 Group Sites - $304.00, Capacity - 50 people + 10 vehicles Group Day Use - $50.00 Walk-In Visitors - $8.00/person Day Use - $15.00 Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00

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Location

Perception Park is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

Perception Park is located approximately 7.5 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. Turn left after entering the campground.

Address

12566 UT-39 Scenic
Huntsville, UT 84317

Coordinates

41.2897222 N
111.6405556 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.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 21, 2022

Good for families

I have mixed feelings on Perception Park, camping as a couple. The surroundings were nice although my spot (6) was by the main road so there was some road noise throughout the day. The spots are closer than I prefer. There is a paved trail which was nice and was hoping to fish in the river but there's only a couple good spots to be in otherwise the river was a bit too narrow. Seemed to be a lot of families there so it was kind of loud all day. If you're looking for a peaceful and quiet stay I would suggest another campground. If you're looking for a place for the family to get just far away enough from town, then this might be a good place for you. Fyi no hookups and no cell service (at&t and sprint).

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Perception Park by Jen B., June 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Perception Park by Jen B., June 21, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

For having no amenities, it was $48.00

Clean, nice and pretty scenery. We pulled in here on 9/15/2020, just wanted to get off the road and took a chance. We were able to find a spot, and the host came over and told us it was $48.00. Sorta taken back since there is no electric, water or dump service here.

Learned a lesson.

Reviewed Oct. 23, 2019

Great Campground that is also a Day Use Area

A campground better suited for large gatherings rather than secluded getaways.  It also serves as a nice place to have a picnic for a day trip as they also have spots specifically for that.  Other than the day sites they also have 9 single sites, 6 double sites, 1 triple site, and 3 group sites.  There's more non standard sites than there are normal single sites which gives you an idea of how many people would be in the area if everything were booked up on a busy weekend or holiday.  As with the rest of the sites in the canyon there are picnic tables and fire rings as well as vault toilets and drinking water spread throughout the compound.  There is also a trail system to the south that leads to river access for tubing or fishing.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Perception Park by Alan B., October 23, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 3, 2018

Cute, clean, and accessible!

We've been visiting Perception Park as a family for over 10 years! It's always our go to spot for a close weekend getaway. The campground has various sizes of spots, and is kept clean. On one visit, we had a rattlesnake camping out in the roots of a tree in our spot, and the camp hosts took care of it quickly and safely (no snakes harmed)! This campground is also next to the river, and has easy access to get into the river in multiple locations.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Perception Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Perception Park has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Perception Park?

    Perception Park allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Perception Park?

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

  • Does Perception Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Perception Park does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Perception Park?

    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 Perception Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Perception Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Perception Park?

    There are 23 campsites at Perception Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts