Whiting Campground

Mapleton, UT

4.4(214 reviews)Book online

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About this campground

Whiting Campground near Mapleton, UT. Whiting Campground is located in Maple Canyon, just 3 miles from the town of Mapleton, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Whiting Campground has a very pleasant setting in maple and cottonwood trees. There are mountainous horse trails, hiking trails, wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities. Firewood, grills, picnic tables are some of the amenities the campground has to offer.

Facilities

The campground contains group, single-family and equestrian sites. One group site can accommodate up to 100 people, the other up to 200 people. Both sites are equipped with picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and cement site pads. Single and equestrian sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and cement site pads. Equestrian sites also have hitching racks. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

A dense, shady grove of maple and cottonwood trees provides pleasant shade and beautiful fall color. Summer wildflowers are plentiful. A perennial creek runs along the campground.

Recreation

Maple Canyon Trail, for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding, begins nearby. It leads to a small network of trails with scenic mountain and canyon views.

What campers say

Whiting Campground offers a quiet, tree-covered setting with nearby hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Visitors frequently praise the helpful, visible camp host and say sites are clean and well maintained. Practical tradeoffs include limited facilities: vault/pit toilets, occasional potable water shutoffs, no hookups at group sites, and some sites/loops can be tight for larger RVs. Bugs are commonly mentioned and can get into food and gear. Weekends tend to be busier and occasionally noisy around group sites, while weekdays are generally quieter. Roads are paved but narrow, so check site size and amenities when booking.

Our summary of 214 traveler reviews.