Blackhawk campground is located at an elevation of 8000 feet, sitting just off the Nebo Loop, a National Scenic Byway with beautiful panoramic nature scenes and various wildlife. The area is forested with fir, aspen and gamble oak surrounding open grassy meadows.
The area is perfect for enjoying the surrounding area with nature and hiking trails, and the Payson Lakes Day-use area is just five miles away, stocked with trout for fishing. The campground also has a horse loop for equestrian campers