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Unicorn Ridge

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $10 per vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 per season (day use/overnight pass). Unicorn Ridge is a National Forest campground near Spanish Fork, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Spanish Fork, Utah

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None

Unicorn Ridge sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$10 per vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 per season (day use/overnight pass)

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-29; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,592 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
No coverage mapped
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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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Unicorn Ridge?
No. Unicorn Ridge is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Unicorn Ridge?
Camping at Unicorn Ridge costs $10 per vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 per season (day use/overnight pass).
Does Unicorn Ridge have RV hookups?
No. Unicorn Ridge has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Unicorn Ridge?
No. Unicorn Ridge has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Unicorn Ridge?
The stay limit at Unicorn Ridge is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Unicorn Ridge?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T at Unicorn Ridge. It shows none at Unicorn Ridge from T-Mobile, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.4 mi away. It shows none from Verizon at or within about half a mile. 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 Unicorn Ridge?
Unicorn Ridge is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Unicorn Ridge

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Strawberry Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Strawberry Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

Deer Creek Reservoir's mapped center point is 29 miles from Unicorn Ridge in a straight line. Current water level: Deer Creek Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Unicorn Ridge, in straight-line miles: Three Forks (swimming hole, 5.4 miles), Fifth Water Hot Springs (hot spring, 6.8 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 27 miles), and Stewart Falls (waterfall, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Spanish Fork and campgrounds in Utah.

Sources

First-come, first-served $10 per vehicle for 3 days, $20 for 7 days, $60 per season (day use/overnight pass)
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