Perception Park

Overview

Perception Park is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Huntsville, Utah, is just over 7 miles away. Campers love the park for its shade and great river access. Tubing and fishing are very popular activities.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $31 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 801-625-5112 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100 OR PERCEPTION PARK 801-745-6302

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Perception Park, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Flat Top TrailTrailhead · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Brim TrailTrailhead · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Paper AirplaneTrailhead · 8.6 mi from campShow on map
• Great Western Trail - UtahHike · 764.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.2 mi from campShow on map
• Ben Lomond TrailHike · 6.0 mi long · 15.0 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by Weber County Parks and Recreation.

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• Waterfall TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 15.3 mi from camp

  A trail starting near North Fork Park Waterfall Trailhead, maintained by Weber County Parks and Recreation.

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Mountain biking

• Green Pond TrailBike ride · 2.7 mi long · Moderate · 11.6 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Green Pond Trailhead.

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• Snowbasin TrailBike ride · 1.0 mi long · Moderate · 12.0 mi from campShow on map
• Ridge TrailBike ride · 2.9 mi long · 20.2 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near South Eagle Rise Trailhead.

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• Eagle Rise TrailBike ride · 2.2 mi long · 20.3 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near South Eagle Rise Trailhead.

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Scenic sights

• Skull Crack ViewpointViewpoint · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Herd MountainPeak · 8,248 ft · 5.1 mi from campShow on map
• Elk MountainPeak · 7,405 ft · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• East Fork OverlookViewpoint · 11.4 mi from campShow on map
• Garner's CaveCave · 15.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Powder Mountain Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 8.8 mi from campShow on map
• SeawallClimbing · 24.5 mi from campShow on map
• Spring Creek CrestClimbing · 28.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.