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Blackhawk Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
38[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[3]

Blackhawk is a campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah, managed by the USDA Forest Service[4]. Recreation.gov lists 38 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists the 38 sites as 20 group standard nonelectric, 15 equestrian nonelectric, 2 group equestrian and 1 group RV area nonelectric[1]. Its fee note mentions single sites, double sites and group sites for 50 and 100 people, and it also carries a notice that the campground was closed due to fire damage[5]. All 38 sites accept both an RV or trailer and a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM[7][8]. The Recreation.gov description says the campground sits off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway and has trailheads inside it[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 38
Site types[1] 20 group standard nonelectric, 15 equestrian nonelectric, 2 group equestrian, 1 group rv area nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 38
Longest RV or trailer[3] 45 ft (median 40 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 38 sites, tent at 38 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 3:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[12] 50 at most sites (8 to 100)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Blackhawk campground?
Yes, Blackhawk can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. Check the listing for the fire damage closure notice[5].
How long can an RV be at Blackhawk?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. All 38 sites accept an RV or trailer[6].
Are dogs allowed at Blackhawk campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 38 campsites with this detail listed[11].
What time is check-in at Blackhawk?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM, per Recreation.gov[7][8].
How many people can stay at a Blackhawk campsite?
Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 50 people at most sites, with a range of 8 to 100[12].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 38 overnight campsites at Blackhawk: 20 group standard nonelectric, 15 equestrian nonelectric, 2 group equestrian, 1 group rv area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Blackhawk can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Blackhawk: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Blackhawk is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Fee information on Recreation.gov: *CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE* 12 Single Sites 3 Double Sites Group Site - 50 People Group Site - 100 People Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Blackhawk: 38 sites accept an RV or trailer and 38 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Blackhawk on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Blackhawk on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Recreation.gov description for Blackhawk. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 38 of the 38 campsites at Blackhawk are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Blackhawk: yes at all 38 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Blackhawk: 50 at most sites (range 8 to 100). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.