Pleasant Grove Ranger District
The majestic Mt. Timpanogos towers over the Pleasant Grove Ranger District and beckons hikers from all over the State to its summit. In fact, the district is a popular destination due to its diversity of year-round recreation. The American Fork Canyon-Alpine Loop drive and recreation sites are a particular favorite, offering fishing, family camping, arduous cycling, snowmobiling, ATVing (or off-roading), and rock-climbing. The district is also home to a herd of Rocky Mountain Sheep and maintaining a healthy ecosystem for this species and many others is a priority.
General Information
Pleasant Grove Ranger District
390 North 100 East
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 785-3563
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center (801) 756-5238
The visitor center is located in American Fork Canyon on Hwy 92 just 10 miles east of interstate 15 and 17.2 miles from U.S. 189. Approximately 40 miles from Salt Lake City.
Passes & Permits
- The Pleasant Grove Ranger District does not issue firewood or Christmas Tree cutting permits.
The Timpooneke trailhead permit system has been in place since July 7, 2023. Tickets are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (July 4, July 24, and Labor Day) from midnight 12:00am-12:00pm. >>Learn more about Timpooneke Trailhead Timed Tickets.
The permit system is needed to address overcrowding at this popular trailhead and along State Route 92. The Forest Service is working with Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Highway Patrol, and Utah County to monitor the permit, which will allow for managed parking, continued access to recreation opportunities, and provide safer access for emergency responders. The following options will be available for visitors: 78 parking stalls – reservable online 30 days in advance 18 parking stalls – reservable online 48 hours in advance. Parking permits are in effect for 24 hours and reservations can be made 24/7 at recreation.gov.
Passes
- >>Learn more about which pass may be right for you.
- Self-service pay stations are also available throughout the canyon, online passes are the preferred. Be sure to have your pass on display while parked at any recreation sites. We honor all Interagency Passes (America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands) and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest passes.
Passes and information are available at two Forest Service Information Stations as you enter either side of national forest system lands along State Route 92/Timpanogos Hwy/Alpine Scenic Loop.
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Recreation Sites
Alpine Scenic Loop Backway
Altamont Group Campground
Box Elder Trailhead
Cascade Springs
Echo Picnic Area
Granite Flat Campground
Grey Cliffs Picnic Area
Hope Campground
Little Mill Campground
Martin Picnic Area