USDA Forest Service · Utah
Sunglow Campground
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 with water, 8 no hookups
- Season
- May 20 to September 20
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,260 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SUN GLOW (NFSR 40143) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Fishlake National Forest
- Nearest town
- LOA
- Address
- 138 SOUTH MAIN ST., LOA, UT, 84747
- Phone
- 435-836-2811
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking
8 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Sunglow Campground is located in a scenic red rock box canyon just 2 miles from Bicknell, Utah. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to Capitol Reef National Park.
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Recreation
Many miles of trails for hiking, biking and off-road vehicles are in the area. The Great Western Trail passes nearby.
Facilities
The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A large parking area can accommodate trailers. The road to the campground is paved, but the road and parking spurs within are gravel.
Natural Features
The canyon sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Cottonwoods and junipers provide very limited shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
The Ke Bullock Waterfowl Management Area is nearby, just south of Bicknell, with wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities.
Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 20 miles away, offering excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.
Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (877) 444-6777.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 16° | 3° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 20° | 0° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 25° | 6° | 77° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 57° | 33° | 13° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 43° | 27° | 79° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 54° | 41° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 61° | 52° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 58° | 51° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 52° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 39° | 12° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 33° | 3° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 19° | -6° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Elkhorn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 8 sites
- Aquarius Ranger Station · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 1 sites
- Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground · National Park Service · 12 mi · 6 sites
- Capitol Reef Group Campground · National Park Service · 15 mi · 1 sites
- Fruita Campground · National Park Service · 15 mi · 72 sites
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