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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (25)
What Guests Are Saying
Tinney Flat offers a beautiful camping experience with plenty of trees and a creek for enjoyment, making it a hidden gem. The campground host received high praise for being friendly and maintaining cleanliness, although there are issues with overgrown trails, lack of water, and damaged picnic tables. While the campground has seen better days, many visitors express a desire to return, especially if improvements are made.
What Guests Are Saying
Tinney Flat offers a beautiful camping experience with plenty of trees and a creek for enjoyment, making it a hidden gem. The campground host received high praise for being friendly and maintaining cleanliness, although there are issues with overgrown trails, lack of water, and damaged picnic tables. While the campground has seen better days, many visitors express a desire to return, especially if improvements are made.
Review Summary
Niel R
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
No hosts there, others stayed and did not have to pay. No one was there due to the fire. And the closed road up Santaquin Canyon. I could NOT take my Trailer. None of water was on, out houses were open, flushing toilets closed. Could only use a tent. Would like another use of campground this next year same time. Not having to pay, due to 2019 payment. Thank you
Zachary R
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
It was a disaster. There was no camp host. The bathrooms were locked. The water was shut off. No firewood. Not what I expected since I’d paid money to stay there. The only plus side was the fact that no one else would stay so it was quiet.
Sharon R
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
I've been to Tinney Flats before and enjoyed it a lot because it is shady, which is why I tried to go back. My sister was in town from Florida with her kids and another niece from Florida who has never been camping before. I rented this place and loaded gear for 11 of us in two cars. However, the road was closed the last couple miles right before the campground and no one informed us via email. It was due previous bad weather that had ruined the road. The sign said you could go allll the way around another way which I've driven before and know it is 1.5+ hours which we couldn't do cause we had a 2 year old plus 9 kids total. I contacted recreation.gov three times and explained this and they wound't refund any money. My local area wouldn't refund it either. SO if you go here, be sure to somehow check for road closures or you'll have a bunch of disappointed kids and will spend 2 days packing for nothing and be out $60.
Molly R
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Tinney Flat is a hidden gem! Santaquin Canyon is a narrow, winding road, so it may not be the best option for large trailers. The campground host was friendly and helpful, and both the campsites and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. There's a river running through the campground that my kids loved playing in, which made our stay even more enjoyable.
James R
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Beautiful campground, but still needs a lot of repairs. Many of our picnic tables were damaged, and there is still no water. We loved how helpful the camp-host Alexis was. We will come back to this campground in the future.
Dayna H
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Just make sure you bring your own water.
Bret P
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
The camp host, Alexa, was incredibly friendly, helpful, and did an excellent job maintaining the campground. Our biggest frustration was the water situation here and at other campgrounds in the area. Paying the same amount, or even more than we have in the past, while not having access to running water is very disappointing. It significantly impacts the overall camping experience and makes it difficult to feel that the campground fees are justified.
Randy J
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Campsite was clean, plenty of firewood had been cleared and cut. Great campsite!
Mathew N
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
No water and tables were in bad shape.
However the campground host was incredible. I would rate her a 5.
Jennifer A
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Camp host was great! She kept the bathrooms clean. It would be nice to have the water working again.
Location & Directions for Tinney Flat
Santaquin Canyon Rd, Payson, UT 84651 United States
Elevation: 2,152 ft
Getting There
From I-15, take Santaquin exit 244; go east under the freeway and turn south. Follow the road into Santaquin Canyon/Forest Road 014 for 6.5 mi to the campground. The road is paved but steep and narrow.<br />
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From Payson, take the Nebo Loop ...
From I-15, take Santaquin exit 244; go east under the freeway and turn south. Follow the road into Santaquin Canyon/Forest Road 014 for 6.5 mi to the campground. The road is paved but steep and narrow.
From Payson, take the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway south approximately 12 mi to the Santaquin Canyon turnoff. Follow the Santaquin Canyon dirt road west approximately 7 mi to the campground.
Highway access
The campground is accessible from I-15 via the Santaquin exit 244, which is approximately 6.5 miles from the campground via Forest Road 014. Additionally, the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway provides access from Payson, approximately 12 miles to the Santaquin Canyon turnoff.
Policies & Rules
General
- This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
- There is no water available on site. Please bring all of the water you will need for your stay. Please bring your own drinking water
- Dogs or Domestic Pets: Owners must: Control the dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times. -Clean up dog feces immediately. -Limit two dogs per campsite. Do not allow dogs to: -Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals. -Obstruct or interfere with people, vehicles, or property. -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife.
- If accessing campground from the Nebo Loop, there is one tight curve on the dirt road just above the campground; not recommended for trailers if you're unfamiliar with the road.
- Trailers/Campers and RVs: -Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited -Santaquin Canyon Road is paved but steep, narrow, and not recommended for large RVs and trailers
- Gates open at 7a.m., Gates close at 10p.m. No generators after 10p.m. Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box Remove all personal property and trash when leaving Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet
- There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
- Advance Reservations/First Come First Served (FF) sites For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, as Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in Availability cannot be predicted Many sites are in remote locations, making it difficult to contact camp hosts about availability Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time There is no waiting list for FF sites
- Extra Vehicle - $10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9
- Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund If a guest does not arrive at the campsite by check-out time the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee
- For more information on visiting Bear Country visit: wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
- Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest - For more information, please call {Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660} [Logan Ranger District at 435-755-3620] or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 - Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah - To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information click here
- Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party
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