The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-27
Provo Canyon Branch.

CharIestOn.-"Good camping grounds on
private lands at nominal rental along the
Provo river Good fishing in streams
shady CampgTOunds and delightful seen
cry and climate. POstOffiCe. livery and
supplies at Charleston Strawberry valley
described under Heber, IS also accessible
from Charleston
HebeT--"There are numerous places in
the Provo canyon which offer tempting
invitations TO parties desiring to camp out,
chief among these being Forks and Falls
at both Of which places hotel accommoda-
tons may be secured At Forks there are
also tents for rent to parties who wish to
avail themselves of the same a nominal
rate being charged. There Is excellent
trout fishing in the stream which runs
through the canyon. and grouse and small
game upon the hills. In the immediate Vi
C1nlty Of HebeT are the Hot Pots al Mid
way about three miles from the depot at
HebeT- About one mile beyond the Hot
Pots IS HOOver's Grove. which is quite
popular as a camping ground. But by far
the most popular camping place IS Straw
berry valley. about twenty-five miles from
here, and easily reached by wagon. Here
all kinds Of game, both large an small.
and the finest specimens of brook trout
are to be found in abundance. There are
several hotels here at which excellent &C
cOmmOdatiOns may be had. A good livery
stable, fully equipped is ready at all times
TO supply the needs Of campers at a mod
crate charge"
American FOrk.-'GoOd camping grounds
on the shore Of Utah lake, one and one
half miles from station; also in American
Fork canyon, seven TO twenty miles. Both
reached by private conveyance. Free pri-
Vate camping grounds at lake. Public
grounds in canyon Grouse and pinehens
ia canyons. Catfish. bass. trout and suck
eTs in Utah lake. Artesian water on lake
shore American Fork canyon celebrated
for its varied and beautiful scenery. Fine
springs and clear. cold running water in
canyon American Fork lake resort one
ond One-naIf miles from station. Open
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reached from Lehi-"
Excellent private camping
grounds can he had at Upper Falls re-
sort and Forks, located on the Provo can
yOn branch Of the Denver & Rio Grande
eleven and twelve miles. respectively
from Provo, which is the nearest postof-
flee Good tents are furnished a a rental
Of from $50 to $50 per week These
grounds are on Provo river. in the heart
of the canyon, where fine fishing for
mountain trout and black bass can be
had Chicken hunting is also a feature
of the canyon"
Murray.-'Nearest camping ground is six
miles from station. in Big Cottonwood
canyon. reached by stage every dav 6u-
ring season. Grounds public, and some
private grounds cost 81 per week for
camping privilege. About twelve miles
from mouth OF canyon IS Brighton,
summer resort. with cottages and tents to
rent. Has hotel and store during season,
and IS very desirable place to camp.
Trout fishing very good in Big Cotton
wood creek POstoffice and supply point,
Brighton"
Sanpete and Sewer Branch.
Mt Pleasant-"Fair camping grounds
twelve miles distant on Small creek. Pub
tic lands, well timbered. Trout fishing
fair. FairView nearest pOstOffice and
supply point, livery, etc"
Manti.-"BeaUtifUl camping place at
Funk's lake, q natural reservoir, in a ba-
sin. high mountain peaks on the east and
low foothills on the west and north Five
miles from Manti; stage or private con-
veyance. Grounds are private. but rental
would not exceed 81 30 per week. Rabbits.
sage hens and prairie chickens abound.
Nearest pOstoffice and supply point, Ster-
ling. One-half mile"
RichfieId.-'Camp grounds at Fish lake,
thirty miles distant Teams to be Sc
cured at Richfield or Salina. which are
nearest pOstOffices and supply points.
Good fishing and scenery"
E,lsinore-"GOOd camp ground In Mon
roe canyon. eight miles distant Reached
by stage from ElsinOre to Monroe, thence
by private conveyance, four miles.
Grounds are public and in the canyon.
Nearest pOstOffice and supply point, Mon
roe"
Marysvale.-"S Splendid camping grounds
along the Sewer river and adjacent can
yOns on government land High noun
tains rise on both sides. and mountain
streams teeming with trout pour into the
Sewer river on both sides at intervals of
probably one mile. Country is we'll tim
bered Splendid trout fishing in Sewer
river one mile north Of station Mays
vale supports several good stores and ho-