🌤 Weather at Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25–72 °F | 44–90 °F | 20–80 °F | 13–44 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Fairfield, 1 mi away, elevation 4,880 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Camp Floyd State Park is a public state park in Utah near Fairfield in Utah County. Opened as a state park in 1964, it preserves the Stagecoach Inn and the last standing building of Johnston’s Army camp of 1858–1861.
Quick Facts
| State | Utah |
| Nearest City | Fairfield |
| County | Utah |
| Established | 1964 |
| Google Rating | ⭐ 4.4/5 (350 reviews) |
Location & Getting There
Camp Floyd State Park is located near Fairfield, Utah. The park’s coordinates are 40.2667, -112.1000.
Things to Do
Camp Floyd is a museum park in the Cedar Valley town of Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on State Route 73, and its story is a war that never happened. In 1858 President Buchanan sent some 3,500 troops — Utah State Parks puts it at nearly a third of the entire U.S. Army — to put down a Mormon rebellion that never materialized. Johnston’s Army stayed three years, built what was then the largest military installation in the country, swelled Fairfield to about 7,000 people (the third-largest town in the territory), and in 1861 marched off to the Civil War, auctioning some $4 million in supplies for pennies on the dollar. Officers who drilled here — Johnston, Buford, Reynolds, Heth — went on to command on both sides.
Three buildings carry the story. The Stagecoach Inn, a two-story adobe-and-frame house John Carson built in 1858, was the first overland stage stop south of Salt Lake City and a Pony Express station; the Carsons ran it as a hotel until 1947 and gave it to the state in 1959, and it opened as a museum in 1964. The Commissary across the road is the only army building left standing — sold at the 1861 auction, moved and lived in, now the Camp Floyd museum. The 1898 Fairfield District Schoolhouse closed in 1937 and is used for programs. A short drive away, the army cemetery’s “Unknown” headstones (set in 2011 after ground radar located the graves in 2009) mark soldiers whose names are known but whose exact plots are not.
Best Time to Visit
The buildings are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday from Labor Day to Memorial Day and seven days a week in summer, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The two weekends that matter are Memorial Day and Labor Day: Camp Floyd Days brings a period encampment, reenactors, 19th-century games, wagon rides and the chance to try on a soldier’s uniform. Outside those weekends the park is quiet, which is its own reward — you may have the inn to yourself.
Visitor Tips
Museum admission is $3 per person or $10 per family of up to eight (as of September 2026). There is no camping here — the only reservable site is a covered day-use pavilion for up to 100 people at $100 a day, and the park closes at dark. For tents or RVs, Utah Lake State Park at Provo is the nearest state-park campground. Bring a picnic (day-use tables are on site), keep dogs on a six-foot leash and outside the historic buildings, and call (801) 768-8932 for school field trips, which need at least three weeks’ notice.
The address is 69 West Main Street, Fairfield, UT 84013. Hours, fees and event dates are listed at stateparks.utah.gov; details here were checked against that site on September 2, 2026.
Explore More Utah State Parks
Camp Floyd State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Utah. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Utah guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
Wildlife & Nature
Camp Floyd SP — site of Camp Floyd (1858-1861) — once the largest military installation in the United States with 3,500 troops, sent to suppress the alleged Utah War (Mormon rebellion). The site’s valley, sagebrush, and grasslands support mule deer, pronghorn, and red-tailed hawks.
Nearby Attractions
Fairfield — adjacent. Utah Lake — 15 miles east. Provo — 30 miles east.
More parks in Utah: Flight Park State Recreation Area and Edge Of The Cedars State Park. See the full Utah state parks guide.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are permitted at most Utah state parks and campgrounds, on a leash and never left unattended.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- 6 ft maximum leash required at all times
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- No statewide beach ban; rules vary by park - dogs are prohibited on the beach at Antelope Island, while Jordanelle has a designated area where dogs may swim off-leash
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in cabins and yurts at most parks (confirm with the park before reserving); additional lodging pet fees may apply
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No pet fee at standard campsites; additional fees apply for pets in cabins, yurts and cottages
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Park-specific restrictions such as Antelope Island's Frary Peak Trail and Deer Creek water areas
Are dogs allowed at Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park?
Pets are permitted at most Utah state parks and campgrounds, on a leash and never left unattended. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via stateparks.utah.gov. More: Utah state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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