Middle Fork Ogden River

40 Minutes

This isn't a real great place to camp, but it's free and it's not too far. It's just a big open area with a few trees and restrooms. But there are places to camp further up the canyon if you want to backpack in along the Middle Fork of the Ogden River. This campground is closed from January 1st to the second Saturday in April for protection of wintering wildlife. Therefore, it might be a good place to go in November or December. It is on the middle fork of the Ogden River, as opposed to the north and south fork. To get there, head up to Pineview Reservoir heading east on highway 39 until the road turns north on the east side of the reservoir and changes to highway 166 or 7800 East. Head north until 166 curves to the left and keep going straight on 7800 East rather than turning. Follow the main road out past 1900 North.