An absolutely beautiful area with a gorgeous and LONG hike to the Mount Timpanogos summit. We camped in the official Timpanooke campground so that we could start our hike around 3am from the trailhead. 12 long hours later we arrived back to where we started, but we did it! There were deer, smaller wildlife, and mountain goats. We did not feel threatened by other wildlife. read more

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I was able to do an overnight Timp hike. It's 15 mile round trip, with a 35lb pack. Here are some of the amazing pictures and videos if you haven't been up there. The weather was calm and hot and the night was vibrant. They now have cell service at the top and along most of the trail, which gives a sense of safety. There were hundreds of people hiking the entire night long. I camped in the meadows area. read more

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We were extremely surprised to find a camping spot up American Fork Canyon in Tibble Fork at the first come, first serve camp grounds. Mind you, this was on Memorial Day weekend on that Sunday!! A total of maybe 40mins drive from Lehi. We were lucky enough to find a spot only about 10-15mins past Tibble Fork reservoir. We were right on the river and were able to bring the dogs and build a fire. We were able to park two trucks pretty easily on the side of the dirt road coming in. The surrounding camps were relatively quiet and far enough for us to feel comfortable to play our music. Whoever was at our campsite last kinda trashed the place with some soda cans and (the worst part), their used toilet paper was thrown around in the bushes. Just be a cool person, and please don't be like that. Leave it the way nature intended. Por favor. read more

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This area has so many beautiful sites and trails! We discovered lots of beauty everywhere we went. There are also easy hikes available for scenic pictures. In the spring and summer, you can find many poppy groves that are breathtaking. There are lots of wild animals as well. We saw a handful of rattlesnakes in the region so be careful with kids! read more

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We came through here in July when my best friend and husband were visiting. We decided to reserve a campsite here through recreation.gov - it was super easy! The campsites were really nice. Each one had a parking spot and because of the map on the reservation site, I could pick a location that was close to the bathroom and running water. There was a really nice stream right next to our campsite. There were notices everywhere to warn of the presence of bears. We had never been camping in bear country. I wish there was a notice on the website. There are certain things you shouldn't camp with in bear country. The bathrooms were flushing and had running water. There was no soap but I had some on hand. Even in the middle of summer, it got pretty cold at night. I was fine with long pants and a hoodie, but my friend got super cold. I had lent her my warmest pants and she still needed to use hot hands to be comfortable. My only complaint was that I don't think the campsites are checked regularly between campers. There was a large pile of dog food just laying on the ground from previous campers, right in the middle of the campsite. Also, no one ever asked us to verify that we had booked our site. I could see someone totally swooping in a campsite if they had the gumption. Our campsite was super close to hiking trails, waterfalls, and the wilderness area was beautiful! We were a short drive from the Mt Timpanogos Cave which is a national monument. All in all, I would definitely come camping here again! I really enjoyed myself and it was great to bring visitors here! read more

O.M.G. This place is gorgeous: a blend of Aspen and deciduous woods, it's a place that will be gorgeous any time of year. The pine forest is in fairly good shape, with what appeared to be little pine beetle damage or over-logging. Since this is a wilderness area, you can bivy out and camp in the wilderness areas (there's one up near the summit pass) or you can pay your campsite fee and camp at the primitive sites that come with concrete pits for campfires and concrete pads. IMPORTANT NOTE: The sites listed online are not clearly indicated that they are DOUBLE sites. That means, UNLESS you reserve BOTH sites, you could be camping neck-to-neck with someone you don't know. So book both sites and pay the extra dough. The best by far is the site that's near the trailhead for the Mount Timpanogos trail and parking lot. There's two sites there 4 and 5. 4 is butted up against a thick Aspen site. 5 is better and is SIMPLY one of the most amazing sites I've ever seen. Covered with old enormous pines, it bellies up to the rapids below which during early summer are very swollen and wild. The sound permeates everything, everywhere you go. The bad thing is that it's so loud, a bear will not hear you, so hike/bike with bear bells. The good thing is that when you're trying to sleep, it's heaven. Another note: it gets cold as hell here, especially the higher you go. So even in summer, pack your -0 sleeping bag and polypropylene, though in the day, it can get hot. I would NOT recommend the lower mountain sites, as they became severely flooded while we were at the higher elevation, and campers had to be evacuated. With all the heavy snow pack, lots of rain, those sites flood, as does the road, which, after two nights of camping, we frightfully discovered. So keep an eye on where the park rangers and camp hosts are to get updates on if the roads are still open in case of rain. This is back country at its best. To hike to the Timpanagos Trail, you will cross soggy snowfields and have creek crossings. It's rather rugged, but you CAN hike for a little ways, then always turn back if you're creeped out. Another thing to note: the mosquitoes here (because of all the run-off) are bad. Another notable: it is a LONG, winding drive with no guardrails, so be careful of other drivers and make sure you get enough beer/ice to last you as the drive to Provo is a long one and there's no concessionaires on the mountain to sell either beer or gas. But the views, despite the bear warnings, floods and mosquitoes are worth the long drive. You've got to watch out for bears though we didn't see any. read more

Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area - Here's one of the LOWER elevation campsites near Sundance. Cute, but you don't want to camp here if the rains are heavy. - Campgrounds Near Me

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Just absolutely beautiful. Utah has some of the best outdoor scenery. All of the uinta moutains and Mt timpanigos is a must see if your visiting for Utah. Hike up to the caves, head to timblefork lake, or just around the alpine loop. It's all worth your time. read more

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Rubble Fork Resevoir is beautiful. I wish it had more flat areas because it's all slanted but we had a picnic there and it was beautiful. A must see read more

It took me all week to finally pronounce this place correctly, tim-pe-no-ges. This place is amazing. Located in American Fork, UT inside the Uinta National Forest. Filled with pine, quaking aspen, maple and a plethora of other trees, it was like a postcard come to life. I couldn't stop saying "OMG this is so beautiful". Was able to hike a few trails, starting with Stewarts Cascades which begins at the Aspen Grove entrance of the park and is a 3-4 mile round trip moderate trail with a gorgeous couple of waterfalls at the end. Also the Tibble Fork Trail which started at the east end of the Tibble Fork Reservoir dam which was supposed to be about 5 miles roundtrip but we didn't pay attention and this trail actually runs into the Ridge Trail, this was a moderately steep trail that offered a great cardo workout with phenomenal views of the Wasatch Mtn range, thick groves of aspen trees and a plateau we were hoping to catch some elk roaming around. I'm so glad I was able to get up here during this time of year when all the leaves were changing color, I don't want to sound corny but it was truly breath taking. There are so many things to do here, they have theater-in-the-pines, which is basically an outdoor stage, ride a bike or horseback, volunteer, camp, climb, and of course the Timpanogos Cave. Maybe someday I will return to hike to the summit of Mount Timp. We'll see. Entrance fee to the canyon ranges from $6 for a 3 day pass, to $45 for and annual pass, or if you have a America the Beautiful pass, formerly known as Golden Eagle, this will get you in for free. read more

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This is a must-see if you visit the Salt Lake area. Only a 1.5 hr drive from SLC, this is a really beautiful, semi-challenging hike with an amazing cave as a reward at the end. Don't forget a light jacket or sweatshirt for when you're inside the caves - they're surprisingly cold! The hike up the mountain takes about an hour, and coming back down is a little quicker for sure. There's so many amazing views, so we didn't rush the experience. read more

Great place to hike around. Very scenic even in winter. You can take a lot of good scenic snow pictures here. Trails are very straight forward and easy to navigate. Definitely going to check this place out again during summer time. read more

We stayed at Timpanogos Campground in August 2013 for a week. The campground fills up completely on Friday and Empties by Sunday night. during the week we had the place to ourselves. We were in site 8 which is a little small but were able to fit our extra large tent. Some of the sites are extra large and some are extra small so be careful. We are not really hikers so we spent most of our time in Provo/Orem and beyond. Its a 20 to 30 minute trip so not bad. read more

I love this place. Clean relaxing. Only problem is its always full campsites i wish They had more room. The reservoir was perfect for my wedding! I love going here. You can find all sorts of beautiful things there! My daughter seen her first deer, and squirrel while we were driving through. Even if you arent staying the night a drive through will be worth it. They have picnic areas you can use if you're only staying for the day. Military active gets a free annual pass. I haven't got to see the cave yet but Im excited for when i finally do! Im excited for future trips next summer as well. read more

We hiked Timp Summit - Timpooneke Trailhead. Hard hike but VERY rewarding. Mt. Timpanogos - Timpooneke Trail is a 14.5 mile heavily trafficked trail located near Alpine, Utah in American Fork Canyon. The hike features a lake and is rated difficult. At 11,752 feet it's the second highest peak in the Wasatch Mountain Range. The hike also features vibrant wildflowers, resident mountain goats, and AMAZING views. We thought the hike was tough but not technical. The Timpooneke Trailhead side is a total of 15.5 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of approximately 4,400 feet. Mountain goats are also very common in the Timpanogos Basin especially close to Emerald Lake. We can honestly say that you don't grasp how much uphill you hiked till you have to hike down. But hands down the view and experience was well worth it. Check out our YouTube showing highlights of our hike there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCf2Ydcsf7I&t=51s read more