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Recreation Region: Ogden Ranger District

Magpie Campground

This campground is heavily wooded with mostly cottonwood trees and other river-bottom types of vegetation. The South Fork of Ogden River flows adjacent to the campground.

Firewood is available from the on-site Host. 

Popular local recreation activities include fishing, hiking, swimming and tubing down the South Fork Ogden River (a life jacket is required for all tubers).  Causey Reservoir, a scenic mountain lake, is five miles east.

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. 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $27.72 per night
Double Site: $55.45 per night

Photo of the Ogden Ranger District Office

Address: 6620 East 100 South Huntsville, UT 84317
Phone: (385) 405-7100
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.270264

Longitude: -111.667206

Directions

South Fork Campground complex is located approximately 5 to 7 miles east of Huntsville, Utah, on Highway 39. From Ogden 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 Family, Upper and Lower Meadows, and Willows in order from west to east. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/Stream Info

South Fork Ogden River flows adjacent to the campground.

Swimming Info

Tubing the South Fork Ogden River- lifejackets required. 

Last updated September 14, 2025