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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
Elijah C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
It was a good spot. Site 004 didn’t have a lot of thick tree coverage but there was good room. It was right next to some bathrooms and a water spigot but when we went it seemed that there was no water running at the whole campground.
Zach B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
The campsite was great and I would give it 5 stars but some guys with chainsaws showed up at 9 am and didn’t stop until we gave up and left several hours later. Campground itself was awesome. Chainsaws were not and were very loud and obnoxious. Ruined the quiet weekend we were planning on.
Jeongjun A
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
It was very quiet and had a great atmosphere.
Steven S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
I would’ve given it five stars except the tables were in pretty rough condition. Otherwise very good place to camp.
Teri S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Please don’t ruin the vibe.
Rachel M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Such a great campground! It is in need of some repairs. Hope some of the money gets put towards repairing or replacing the picnic tables.
Marilee B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2026 • Stayed at: C, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Tinney Flat Santaquin Canyon is beautiful even in thunderstorms and down pouring rain! Having an amazing tent and easy ups over the tables kept us all dry! In between storms we hiked, fished, and sat around the campfire! The camp host and the father's and sons camp next to us were very kind and helpful!
Dayna H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
The most beautiful campgrounds in Utah.
Stephanie T
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
Beautiful area. Well kept campsite and clean bathrooms
Mavin J
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TINNEY FLAT
We had an enjoyable time at Tinney Flat. First time back since the Santaquin canyon road reopened. The campground has changed a bit. There used to be a hiking trail on the south side of the campground but it is so overgrown that we couldn’t find it. There are a lot of large trees that are down and are cluttering up the campground. We had reservations for our stay but when we got there there was no reserved sign at our site, or any other site. There was no camp host in the campground and the weekend seemed to be a free-for-all. On one occasion a camper came into our site asking questions and thinking we were the camp hosts. Nice campground but poorly managed, not the same as it used to be.
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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