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Recreation Region: Ogden Ranger District

Botts Campground

This small campground is located about six miles east of Huntsville, Utah on a curve along the South Fork of the Ogden River. A host is not on-site but can be found at Magpie Campground (west) or South Fork Campground (east).

It has been a popular camping spot since the pioneers came to Utah. Although the trees are not thick, they are big and very old.

Popular local recreation activities include fishing, hiking, swimming, and tubing down the South Fork Ogden River (a life jacket is required for all tubers).

Nearby Attractions

Causey Reservoir is located approximately five miles east.  This scenic reservoir is popular for fishing and swimming.   

General Information

This campground is open seasonally and operated by a Concessionaire. Restrooms are available during the open season. This campground typically has water available. For the most current conditions about this campground and amenities available please refer to recreation.gov. 

Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.

Current fees and information available at Recreation.gov.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.277178

Longitude: -111.658225

Directions

South Fork Campground complex is located approximately 5 to 7 miles east of Huntsville, Utah, on Highway 39. From Ogden, Utah travel east on 12th Street through Ogden Canyon. Continue on Highway 39 toward Monte Cristo. The campgrounds in this complex are Magpie, Botts, South Fork, Perception Park, Upper and Lower Meadows, and Willows in order from west to east.  

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/Stream Info

South Fork Ogden River

Swimming Info

Popular local recreation activities include swimming, and tubing down the South Fork Ogden River (a life jacket is required for all tubers).
Please be respectful of anglers with lines in the water. 

Last updated March 28th, 2025