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  4. Altamont

Camping at Altamont near Provo

Public campground · Provo · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Altamont Campground sits at about 7,400 feet in dense stands of aspen, fir and spruce along the paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, with the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness looming immediately adjacent. It is a compact facility: the campground essentially offers a single site that can accommodate both RVs and tents (the site is managed as a group site with a capacity of up to 100 people and a fee of $330).

5.0
on Recreation.gov · 10 reviews
First come, first served · visiting info on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
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Price
1
group standard nonelectric
––$313

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Drinking Water Peak Season
  • Flush Toilets Seasonal
  • Parking Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Tables
Check-in
3:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
7 nights

Location

564 W 700 S
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Altamont: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Altamont?
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Altamont have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Altamont?
First come, first served — pay on site (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Altamont?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 1 (1 report)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing First come, first served — pay on site
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $313/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 564 W 700 S (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Shade
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (10 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“The drinking water was not available for a day and a half. Other than that it was wonderful. ”

Nancy S 4 · Jun 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Nice bathrooms, campsites, and large group fire pit area!”

Ashley F 5 · Sep 2022 · Recreation.gov
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Private Park City Snowshoe Excursions (9:30am/12:30pm start time) 16 mi · 2 hr · from $145/person
    • Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour 27 mi · 2.5 hr · from $69/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • 45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour 27 mi · 45 min · from $39/person

Self-guided tours at 4 mi away, Timpanogos Cave National Monument

  • Along the Way - For Kids! · 90–120 hr · Stops: Along the Way #1, Along the Way #2, Along the Way #3, Along the Way #4, Along the Way #5, Along the Way #6 +12 more

    A digital self guided tour of the Timpanogos Cave hiking trail. This is a walking-only trail. Plan on 1-2 hours to complete the hike up and make your way back down.

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Jake and Nicole's New Swanky Switchback Suite!
Jake and Nicole's New Swanky Switchback Suite!

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 7 mi from campground

$95/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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FLEXIBLE TIMES! Perfect floor plan with all you need
FLEXIBLE TIMES! Perfect floor plan with all you need

Class C motorhome · 28 ft · sleeps 7 · 7 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2021 Keystone Bullet
2021 Keystone Bullet

Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 9 · 13 mi from campground

$150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Altamont

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Private Park City Snowshoe Excursions (9:30am/12:30pm start time)
Private Park City Snowshoe Excursions (9:30am/12:30pm start time)

16 mi · 2 hr · from $145/person

Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour

27 mi · 2.5 hr · from $69/person

45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour
45 Minute Great Salt Lake Boat Tour

27 mi · 45 min · from $39/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with Characters & Stories
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with Characters & Stories

27 mi · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $69/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jun 5–Sep 20: RV & Tent $312.61 per night

Sites open for booking 4 months ahead (Recreation.gov rules).

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

1 site · $312.61/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & Salt Lake City Bus Tour
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & Salt Lake City Bus Tour

27 mi · 3.5 hr · from $89/person

Great Salt Lake Wildlife Experience
Great Salt Lake Wildlife Experience

27 mi · 4.5 hr · from $145/person

Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island Day Tour
Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island Day Tour

27 mi · 5.5 hr · from $145/person

Great Salt Lake Safari - Discover Antelope Island
Great Salt Lake Safari - Discover Antelope Island

27 mi · 4.5 hr · from $150/person

Antelope Island Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Adventure
Antelope Island Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Adventure

27 mi · 5 hr–6 hr · from $126/person

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 4 mi away, Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Three people looking over a railing at glowing cave formations
Photo: Ryan Mauer
Cave Tour

3-4 Hours

Join a ranger for a 55-minute cave tour through the Timpanogos Cave system. Enjoy the cool, damp, air, marvel at the delicate, colorful, formations and learn about the million-year…

Two steps leading up to a bridge next to a sign reading "Canyon Nature Trail"
Photo: NPS
Walk the Canyon Nature Trail

30-60 Minutes

Take a walk along the American Fork river on the north side of the canyon. This side of the canyon features wildlife and plants not found on the south side. There are several…

Young boy walking up trail with backpack and jacket
Photo: NPS
Hike the Cave Trail

60-150 Minutes

The Timpanogos Cave Trail is 1.5 miles each way and gains 1,100 vertical feet. Hike past thousands of years of geologic history while enjoying breathtaking vistas and the natural…

Source: National Park Service (Timpanogos Cave National Monument). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.