Whiting

Campground · Utah · 27 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Uinta National Forest (NF) · Open Access

27
Bookable sites
45 ft
Max rig length
up to 200
People per site
4
Accessible sites
5,454 ft
Elevation
Whiting Campground
Photo: Unknown · Recreation.gov

Overview

Whiting Campground is located in Maple Canyon, just 3 miles from the town of Mapleton, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Recreation

Maple Canyon Trail, for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding, begins nearby. It leads to a small network of trails with scenic mountain and canyon views.

Facilities

The campground contains group, single-family and equestrian sites. One group site can accommodate up to 100 people, the other up to 200 people. Both sites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and cement site pads.
Single and equestrian sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and cement site pads. Equestrian sites also have hitching racks. Vault toilets are provided. 

Natural Features

A dense, shady grove of maple and cottonwood trees provides pleasant shade and beautiful fall color. Summer wildflowers are plentiful. A perennial creek runs along the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Charges & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Late Cancellations

  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Refunds

  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

Recreation.gov Billing Information

  • Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

  • Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

The facts

  • 27 bookable sites
  • 52 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 45 ft
  • Up to 200 people per site
  • Loops: MANAGEMENT SITES, S&P, WHITING

Site types

  • 25 Management
  • 22 Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Equestrian Nonelectric
  • 2 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at Whiting

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
XXXMANAGEMENT SITESManagementBack InGravel40 ft10 🐾
XXX NMANAGEMENT SITESManagementBack InGravel35 ft18 🐾
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DoubleS&PManagementBack InPaved20 ft16 🐾
Group Standard 100S&PManagementBack InPaved30 ft100♿ 🐾
Large GroupS&PManagementBack InPaved45 ft200♿ 🐾
SingleS&PManagementBack In——8 🐾
001WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
002WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8
003WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8
004WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
005WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——16 🐾
006WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
007WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——16 🐾
008WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
009WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
010WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft8 🐾
011WHITINGStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved35 ft16 🐾
012WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
013WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
014WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
015WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——16 🐾
016WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
017WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
018WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft16 🐾
019WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
020WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
021WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack In——8 🐾
022WHITINGStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft16 🐾
023WHITINGEquestrian NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
024WHITINGEquestrian NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
025WHITINGEquestrian NonelectricBack InPaved25 ft8 🐾
AWHITINGGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft200♿ 🐾
BWHITINGGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft100♿ 🐾

Getting there

From I-15, take Springville exit 260. Head east 2 miles to the intersection of Main Street and 400 South. Turn right on Main Street, staying in the right lane toward Highway 89/Price. Continue 2.3 miles to Maple Street. Turn left on Maple Street/State Highway 147 for .9 miles to Main Street in Mapleton. Turn left on Main Street, then right on 400 North. Drive east on 400 North for 2.7 miles to the campground.

40.13167, -111.52694 · 40°7'54.0"N 111°31'37.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F384557647486939181675138
Low °F222633384653616051413123
Precip in2.12.12.22.52.11.00.60.71.41.81.82.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 17 single sites - $31.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle 6 double sites - $62.00, capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicle 2 glamping sites - $119.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle 1 group site (B) - $305.00, capacity - 100 people + 20 vehicle 1 group site (A) - $610.00, capacity - 200 people + 40 vehicle Day Use in a campground site - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Whiting

Can you reserve a site at Whiting?
Yes, Whiting is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Whiting have?
52 sites in total, of which 27 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Whiting?
45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Whiting?
Yes, pets are allowed at Whiting.
Does Whiting have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Whiting?
Campfires are allowed at Whiting. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Whiting

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

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