Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234593
When Rock Canyon reopens
Rock Canyon's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 4 monitored sites
Of the 36 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 25 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 3 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
30.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 25 of 36 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online30.6%
Open site-nights25 / 36
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 33
Weekday openings15
Weekend openings10
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 15 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 25 of 36 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 4 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Aldo Leopold | 8 |
| Gifford Pinchot | 7 |
| Albert F. Potter | 6 |
| Vivian West | 4 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Sep 19
Next open weekendSat · Sep 19
The next bookable night is Sep 19; the first open weekend starts Sep 19. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
25 open site-nights across 4 sites at Rock Canyon, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site Aldo Leopold.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo Leopold | 20 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| Gifford Pinchot | 20 ft | None | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| Albert F. Potter | 20 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| Vivian West | 20 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
About Rock Canyon
Overview
Rock Canyon Campground is located on scenic Squaw Peak Road, far above Utah Valley at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.
Recreation
Rock Canyon Trail begins in the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking opportunities. The Squaw Peak Trail to the summit of Squaw Peak can be accessed just outside the campground. Squaw Peak Road is open to mountain biking.
Rock Canyon is a rock climber's paradise, with hundreds of climbing routes available.
Facilities
This primitive campground contains four group sites, each named after a notable figure in U.S. Forest Service history. Sites contain picnic tables and campfire circles; some have serving tables. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. A host is located at nearby Hope Campground.
Natural Features
This isolated campground is forested with dense stands of maple, scrub oak and fir trees, which offer plentiful shade. Grassy meadows and wildflowers dot this beautiful area. Stunning views of Rock Canyon and a sliver of Utah Valley are visible from a turnout just before the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Part of the Wasatch Mountain Range, situated between American Fork Canyon on the north and Provo Canyon on the south, Mount Timpanogos Wilderness offers abundant rugged terrain embellished with waterfalls and summer wildflowers. You'll find forget-me-nots, alpine buttercups, bluebells, and columbine blooming in high alpine meadows. There are also outstanding glacial cirques and moraines. You'll have an excellent chance of spotting Rocky Mountain goats in the Emerald Lake area, as well as mule deer, elk, and moose. There are about 17 miles of maintained trails accessible from two trailheads: Timpooneke and Mount Timpanogos. Both trails lead to the summit of Mount Timpanogos at 11,753 feet. The stretch between Timpooneke and Aspen Grove is 12 miles long and passes through the heart of the area.
4 monitored sitesRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups4 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 90
Getting there
From I-15, take exit 272 toward 800 North/Highway 52. Proceed east on 800 North to the mouth of Provo Canyon. Go left into the canyon on Highway 189 for 2 miles to the Squaw Peak Road turnoff. Turn right onto Squaw Peak Road and continue 9.5 miles to the campground. The first 5 miles of Squaw Peak Road are paved. The last 4.5 miles to the campground are on maintained dirt/gravel.
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Provo, UT 84604PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 801-785-3563 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
BikingCampingHikingMountain BikingPicnickingRock Climbing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234593 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234593 · Rock Canyon · Provo UT10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Canyon?
Reservations for Rock Canyon are made through Recreation.gov. 25 of 36 tracked site-nights are currently open (69.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rock Canyon?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rock Canyon?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site Aldo Leopold. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rock Canyon fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Canyon?
September 2026, with 25 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 36.
When is the next open date at Rock Canyon?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 19 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 19. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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