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Introduce
McHenry Campground is a top-rated camping destination located in the heart of Heber City, Utah. Nestled near the Uintah National Forest and the Provo River, this campground provides a perfect blend of nature and comfort for outdoor enthusiasts. With large, well-maintained campsites and full hookups, McHenry Campground is ideal for families, groups, and solo adventurers seeking a memorable camping experience.
- Spacious Campsites: McHenry Campground offers ample space for tents and RVs, with sites designed to accommodate various group sizes. Many campers appreciate the convenience of full hookups and the large fire pits available for roasting marshmallows and gathering around the fire.
- Beautiful Surroundings: The campground is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including pine trees and breathtaking mountain views. It’s a haven for nature lovers looking to disconnect and recharge.
- Convenient Amenities: On-site restrooms with individual showers, a small store, and picnic areas make McHenry Campground a self-contained destination. While the store has limited options, it’s perfect for last-minute essentials.
- Family-Friendly: The playgrounds within the campground are a big hit with families, providing plenty of opportunities for kids to explore and play while parents relax.
Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised McHenry Campground for its spacious sites, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful surroundings. Many highlight the convenience of having everything they need in one place, especially for tent camping trips. However, a few guests have mentioned minor issues such as uneven slabs, broken water spigots, and the presence of highway noise, which can be a downside for those seeking complete peace and quiet.
Overall, McHenry Campground is a great choice for anyone looking to experience the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Whether you’re planning a family trip or an adventurous solo journey, this campground offers something for everyone. Don’t forget to check out nearby attractions like the Uintah National Forest and the Provo River for additional outdoor activities!
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
On-site parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Tammy Gladden
Jul 06
Our campsite was large and well maintained. The fire pit is huge. The park is beautiful. The 3 stars is due to the location of our campsite. Spot 140 sits about 150 yards straight below the highway. It was loud and it was like that 24 hours. It became background noise, but the idea of a big rig rolling down the hill into our campsite did not escape my thoughts. The park store is very limited on options and overpriced, which is to be expected. 7 bags of ice, a bag of jerky cost and a Frazil slushie ran us $72 and some change. Definitely a beautiful place!!
Peter Kimball
Jul 18
Nice place for tent camping. Playgrounds in the campground are great for kids. Sites are reasonably spacious, but the tent pad in our site was barely large enough for our 10'x14' tent (so, it's as-advertised, but no larger). Restrooms are nice, and individual external-entry showers are available. Would have rated five stars, but for these few problems: the slab in our site was way out of plane, and a few of us tripped over it. The accessible water spigot right by our site (122) was broken. There was gear still set up in our assigned site when we arrived - we couldn't find the campground host, so had to go back to check-in to be assigned a new site. There was broken glass scattered around our slab and tent pad. As others have said, there is highway noise.
Naomi Villanueva
Jun 04
Love it very clean and some shade in the morning. Best to bring a canopy for the afternoon. Near the waterfront, playground and bathrooms/showers.
Sara
Jun 12
I haven’t been here in 10 years and I am wondering why!?! It was clean well taken care of and the views were Amazing. The camp ground has nice padded tent camping and long driveways so you can fit your boat and cars. I would recommend this place.
Cody Colvin
Aug 25
Clean campground with decent bathrooms and showers. NOISY at night with all the freeway traffic. Very hard to sleep in a tent due to the excessive noise. Also quite expensive for a small campground with just a tent site, a picnic table and a fire pit. We paid $73 for one night with 2 vehicles.