Eccles Canyon is 50 miles southeast of Provo in central Utah. It begins south of Scofield and follows UT 264 west to the junction with UT 31, a distance of 16 miles. Utah Highway 264 is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. It usually remains open year-round, but chains or snow tires may be required at times from October to April.
Eccles Canyon scenic byway travels across 10,000 foot Wasatch Plateau offering beautiful panoramic vistas of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It then descends 2,500 feet to enter Eccles Canyon. The meandering waters of Upper Huntington Creek will greet you midway along this route and will accompany you for several miles. Wildflowers growing in the meadows provide a colorful display set against the backdrop of the evergreens.
Those interested in camping will find two public camp-grounds on the byway. Gooseberry Campground is near the byway’s western terminus and has eight sites, two of which can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet. Flat Canyon Campground has thirteen sites set among Engelmann spruce and sub-alpine fir. All the campsites can accommodate recreational vehicles up to 30 feet. Nearby is Boulger Reservoir, which is stocked with rainbow trout. Both campgrounds are open mid-June through mid-September.
To the north of the byway’s eastern end is Scofield State Park. There are 134 campsites here, most suitable for tent campers only. Drinking water, restrooms, and showers are among the facilities. The park also offers miles of groomed snowmobile and cross-country skiing trails for winter sport enthusiasts.