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Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground

Its sites are reservable through ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks), camping costs $35/night (hike-in, no hookups); $25 per extra camping unit, and it is open from May 1 to October 31. Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground is a State Park campground near Heber, Utah.

Reservable: ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks)

State Park · Heber, Utah

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None

Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground sits inside Jordanelle State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks) Book a site
Fee
$35/night (hike-in, no hookups); $25 per extra camping unit
Entrance fee
$20 per vehicle May to October, $10 November to April
Booking window
Four-month rolling window (plus up to 13 nights beyond it)
Cancellations
$8 fee (plus the $8 reservation fee) if cancelled 4+ days before arrival; later cancellations also forfeit one night

Sources: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Hookups
None
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.

Source: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,251 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground is open from May 1 to October 31 , at 6,251 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Sites at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground are reserved through ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks) (https://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/jordanelle-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=342471). Booking window: Four-month rolling window (plus up to 13 nights beyond it).
How much does it cost to camp at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Camping at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground costs $35/night (hike-in, no hookups); $25 per extra camping unit.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is $20 per vehicle May to October, $10 November to April, on top of the $35/night (hike-in, no hookups); $25 per extra camping unit camping fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
$8 fee (plus the $8 reservation fee) if cancelled 4+ days before arrival; later cancellations also forfeit one night.
Does Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground have RV hookups?
No. Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground has no hookups.
Are dogs allowed at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground.
When is Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground open?
Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground is open from May 1 to October 31.
Are generators allowed at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground?
Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground is managed by the state park system.

Around Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground

fishypedia.com · 1 mile

Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground sits on Jordanelle Reservoir, 1 mile from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Jordanelle Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 16 miles

Deer Creek Reservoir's mapped center point is 16 miles from Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Deer Creek Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Rockport Reservoir fishing (12 miles) , Deer Creek Reservoir fishing (13 miles) , and Silver Lake Flat Reservoir fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Wasatch Mountain State Park (6.3 miles to its center) , and Rockport State Park (10 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Phostan Bay Backpacking Campground, in straight-line miles: Homestead Crater (hot spring, 7.6 miles), Donut Falls (waterfall, 12 miles), Stewart Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 22 miles), and Wasatch Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Keetley Group Campsite Heber · State Park Season May 1 to October 31 Fee $350/night Monday-Thursday, $400 Friday-Sunday (up to 75 people) Reservable Jordanelle State Park Hailstone Campground Heber · State Park Season May 1 to October 31 Fee $50/night (30-amp power and water); $25 per extra camping unit Reservable Jordanelle State Park McHenry Campground Heber · State Park Season May 1 to October 31 Fee $40/night (tent, no hookups); $25 per extra camping unit Reservable Rock Cliff Campground Kamas · State Park Season May 1 to October 31 Fee $50/night for partial-hookup sites (the park fee table lists no separate full-hookup rate)

More campgrounds: camping near Heber and campgrounds in Wasatch.

Sources

Reservable: ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks) $35/night (hike-in, no hookups); $25 per extra camping unit
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