Weekend availability at Sunglow Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 7:25 PM PTSold out 1 of the next 1 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 8
- Pull-through
- 2
- Max rig length
- 75 ft
About this campground
Overview Sunglow Campground is located in a scenic red rock box canyon just 2 miles from Bicknell, Utah. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to Capitol Reef National Park. View Sunglow Campground Map Recreation Many miles of trails for hiking, biking and off-road vehicles are in the area. The Great Western Trail passes nearby. Facilities The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A large parking area can accommodate trailers. The road to the campground is paved, but the road and parking spurs within are gravel.Natural Features The canyon sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Cottonwoods and junipers provide very limited shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Nearby Attractions The Ke Bullock Waterfowl Management Area is nearby, just south of Bicknell, with wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities. Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles away, offering excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (877) 444-6777.
Getting there
Travel a half-mile south of Bicknell, Utah, on Highway 24, then turn east on Forest Road 143 and travel 1.5 miles to the campground.
Activities
- HIKING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Elkhorn CampgroundFishlake National Forest9 mi
- Fish Creek CoveBureau of Land Management10 mi
- Fremont River Ranger DistrictFishlake National Forest10 mi
- Aquarius Ranger StationFishlake National Forest11 mi
- Primitive campsites at Cathedral CampgroundCapitol Reef National Park12 mi
- Riley Springs TrailheadFishlake National Forest12 mi
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