Maple Canyon

Star4.30
158 reviews
540 NORTH MAIN STREET, EPHRAIM, UT 84627, USA
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Quick Facts

6,700 ft

Price

$5 - $40/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

16 campsites

Season

Open May 8 - October...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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Maple Canyon
$5.00 - $40.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Nonelectric sites are available for $10 per night during both reservable and first-come, first-served seasons. Walk-to tent sites are $10...
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Standard Site Fee$10.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$5.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$10.00
Group Site Fee$40.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.30

Satisfactory

Based on 158 reviews

107 Google reviews

Most mentioned

cleanwell-maintainedsites

Some mention

crowded

"Maple Canyon Campground is highly regarded for its stunning natural beauty and world-class rock climbing opportunities. While the facilities are minimal, they are generally well-maintained. Some users highlight challenges such as closely spaced campsites, lack of water, and occasional maintenance issues."

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540 NORTH MAIN STREET, EPHRAIM, UT 84627, USA

Maple Canyon

540 NORTH MAIN STREET, EPHRAIM, UT 84627, USA

Nearby places
Freedom (3 miles), Moroni (approx. 9 miles).
Nearby supplies
Closest food, fuel, and camping supplies are available in Moroni, Utah.

Best Time to Camp at Maple Canyon

October brings crisp mountain air to Maple Canyon, with daytime temperatures hovering in the comfortable 50s before dipping into the 30s under star-filled nights. The canyon's signature dry, calm conditions make it ideal for outdoor adventures well into autumn. As winter approaches, a gentle blanket of snow transforms the landscape into a quiet wonderland, though freezing temperatures mean the campground becomes the domain of only the hardiest souls.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
5.0 / 5
Top 3% in UT

Fall praised for stunning colors and cooler temps; highlighted as a top time to visit.

Planning Tips

  • Peak Season: May 8 - October 18.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Open May 8 - October 18 (reservable), off-season first-come-first-served availability from October 19 - November 30.
  • Current Alerts: Road construction causing muddy and hazardous conditions when wet, as reported in reviews.

About Maple Canyon

Tucked away in a dramatic canyon where ancient conglomerate walls rise like natural cathedrals, Maple Canyon Campground has become a mecca for rock climbers from around the world. Here, beneath a canopy of maple trees, campers find themselves in an outdoor paradise where hundreds of climbing routes beckon from the surrounding cliffs. The campground strikes a perfect balance between wilderness solitude and climbing community, with well-maintained facilities and sites thoughtfully distributed throughout the shaded canyon floor.
The campground offers a mix of group and single-family camping sites. It is particularly known for its walk-to tent sites and its group site that can accommodate larger gatherings.

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Stay Limit
14 nights maximum consecutive stay.

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Amenities available

Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
Group Sites

Activities you can enjoy

Maple Canyon Campground offers a variety of recreational activities, with world-class rock climbing being the primary draw. The area also features hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and opportunities for biking and horseback riding. The scenic loop trails are particularly popular, offering panoramic views of the Sanpete Valley.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsHigh cliff area cautions, especially for children; road conditions may become hazardous when wet; theft of camping gear noted in reviews.
Active AlertsRoad construction causing muddy and hazardous conditions when wet, as reported in reviews.
No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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4.3
158 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Maple Canyon is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Maple Canyon Campground is highly regarded for its stunning natural beauty and world-class rock climbing opportunities. While the facilities are minimal, they are generally well-maintained. Some users highlight challenges such as closely spaced campsites, lack of water, and occasional maintenance issues.
Review Summaries
Based on 158 reviews

What Campers Love

Reviewers frequently praise the cleanliness of the vault toilets, the well-maintained campsites, and the incredible climbing opportunities. Common sentiments include: 'The bathrooms were the cleanest...
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Based on 158 reviews

Common Concerns

Some users noted issues such as crowded or closely spaced campsites, noisy roads, lack of trash receptacles, and the absence of potable water. One reviewer mentioned: 'No water. Never coming back.'
Based on 158 reviews
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