The best camping near Deer Creek State Park Utah

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Deer Creek adventure.

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A family-friendly state park ideal for boating, paddling, swimming, and other watersports fun.

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Deer Creek Campground

55 sites · RVs, Tents In Deer Creek State Park Utah

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The Hundred Acre Wood

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents103 acres · UT

Originally homesteaded by Edwin Whiting in the 1870s, the upper reaches of Hobble Creek Canyon have been ranched by our family since 1901. Edwin was a fruit farmer and I suspect that the lone pear tree still growing (and bearing fruit) on the ranch, may have been planted by him nearly 150 years ago. Today we raise horses, but mostly we raise kids and spirits. Come up, set a spell, and renew your soul.

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Provo River Property

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Provo, UT

This is a beautiful area! We plan to build our dream home on this lot but in the meantime, we want to share the amazingness with campers! Learn more about this land: ***Please read this entire listing! We want you to have a great time and for this to be a great fit for you!*** DO NOT BOOK UNTIL YOU'VE READ EVERYTHING! It serves no one if you don't have a great stay.

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Rancho Bueno

2 sites · RVs3 acres · Park City, UT

3 acres located in park city. We have a full hook up rv spot as well as a electric only spot. Electric only spot has EPIC park city ridge line views. Full hook up only partial view. We live onsite as well. Ski resorts all within 15 min drive. 3-5min drive to restaurants and groceries located at Kimball junction. 10-15 min drive to lively park city main st. There are a few walk to hiking and biking trails, one walk to BBQ restaurant, and one convenience store. Gated property, fully secured. No all night raves or guests alllowed, keep it simple and be courteous.

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Crooked Creek Ranch

1 site · RV17 acres · Kamas, UT

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Echo Island

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents41 acres · Coalville, UT

Echo Island features RV sites, NEW Glamping tents, and cabins. Resort amenities include WiFi hot spots, modern restrooms, swimming pools, and hot tubs. Also on site are volleyball, and basketball courts. From sunny days to snow days, every season is a stunner at Echo Island. On the banks of the Weber River and located so close to Echo and Rockport Reservoirs, within an hour of Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo. Want a sophisticated night or day out? Drive just 30 minutes to Park City. Bring the kids and swim, or head out for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, and horseback riding in the Wasatch Back. We are a pet friendly campground.

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Moose Meadow

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Brighton, UT

This is a private driveway in a great location in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The driveway is long and surrounded by aspen, abutting the "old" unused house on my property, so it is private. Although near the main road, the site feels private. You are less than 1 minute walk to Big Cottonwood Creek, and there is hiking out the door in multiple directions, as well as easy biking to Solitude Resort. As a bonus, you are 1/4 mile from Silver Fork Lodge if you get a hankering for a prepared meal. Please note that there are NO DOGS allowed in Big or Little Cottonwood canyons. There is a high fine if so. So this is not an appropriate spot to bring your four-legged friends unfortunately.

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The Sundance Kid - Airstream

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Pleasant Grove, UT

The newly renovated 1976 Airstream "Sundance Kid'' will take you back in time. This classic vintage model has been fully restored and remodeled in a unique style. The camper includes two comfortable twin beds and a dinette that converts into a full double bed. The dining table sits 4 people comfortably. The bathroom has a shower with a seat. The Airstream comes fully supplied with everything you need and is only 25 minutes from Sundance and skiing in Utah. Long-term rentals welcome.

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Gypsy Glamps at Jordanelle Park

1 site · Lodging4000 acres · Hideout, UT

We are a rustic glamping accommodation located inside of Jordanelle State Park that has a beautiful lake. Swim, boat or ski off of the back of your boat or jet ski. You can even rent these in the park. We are a short 15 minute drive to Park City. We offer an immersive outdoors experience while including a few more amenities than traditional camping while still operating off-grid. If you're looking for a place to stay that provides the sights and sounds of nature, with a few comforts from home, book now! We offer different arrangements to fit your personal needs in our large bell tents. Choose from 1 queen sized bed, a queen and a single or queen with 2 single beds. All of Park City's Gypsy Glampsites offer beds that come with memory foam mattresses. The floors are covered with Moroccan style rugs and lit with soothing Edison light bulbs. There is a fire pit in each camp site as well as drinkable water spigots nearby. There are also two hammocks set up for you at the campsite :) All the sites we work with are a short walk to showers and bathrooms. Each site also has a fire pit, picnic table and dogs are welcome. OUR TENTS Each of our large, waterproof canvas bell tents - 256 sq. feet, 16 feet in diameter and height - include low profile windows that can be opened and are netted and also a large netted door with double zippers for privacy. Inside you'll see they come furnished with not only the necessary camping furniture, but luxury beds with high thread count sheets, plush down comforters, pillows and blankets. Soft rugs, side tables and leather wingback chairs give it that touch of home. We do operate completely off-grid which means no electricity is provided at camp. We provide solar string lights in each tent for lighting, as well as solar lighted area by the tent. OUR BATHROOMS Our camp has COMMUNAL bathroom facilities which are shared with all guests across camp. The bathrooms and are within walking proximity of your camp site. Bathrooms include flush toilets, running sink, and warm shower. Only toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels are provided in the bathrooms. Guest access Parking is available onsite in a designated area. ARE ADDITIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE TO MAKE MY STAY MORE COMFORTABLE OR MORE ADVENTUROUS? The following items are available at an additional cost for all confirmed guests PLEASE NOTE: all add-ons must be purchased at least 48-hours prior to your arrival date and are by request only with the potential to sell out, if you're interested, we highly recommend booking these NOW. - Propane Generated Heater - $40 for each 20lb. propane tank. Lasts approximately 48 hours continuous use on medium setting. Let us know how many tanks you'd like. - Wood bundles for fire pit - $8 each

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Ranch camping with seasonal stream

5 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Wallsburg, UT

Learn more about this land:Wildlife watchings, typically deer, hawks, eagles, wild turkeys, raccoons at times, songbirds. Creek is seasonal, this is surrounded by farms but this unique property has many tall cottonwood trees, a firepit, well water that is delicious and amazing views.

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Little Cottonwood driveway camp

1 site · RV1 acre · Sandy, UT

Learn more about this land:We are 2 minutes from the base of Little Cottonwood canyon. World famous climbing, skiing hiking and biking. RV clean out is 2 miles away. Grocery and restaurants and 1 mile away. We are tucked off Little Cottonwood Rd

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Midway "Treehouse" Cabin

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Midway, UT

Learn more about this land:Quaint, cozy cabin located up Lime Canyon and just minutes away from downtown Midway. Great for feeling like you're off the grid, but also within close proximity to all the amenities Midway has to offer (and within ~15 minutes of Park City). Other destinations close by include golf courses, fishing, hiking, and resorts like Zermatt and Homestead. The bottom floor is great for hosting with plenty of room for guests between the large deck(beautiful views), living room, and kitchen space.

Provo Canyon/Sundance Resort Getaway

1 site · RV1 acre · Orem, UT

Home located 5 minutes away from all things Provo canyon and Sundance resort. A driveway space available to host an RV, trailer, or 5th wheel. On a 1/3 acre lot, the secluded back yard will be your home base for all you adventures. Take some time to relax by the portable fireplace or in the 6 person hot tub. Lounge in the shade in our beach lounger. Enjoy a picnic on the patio furniture. Unwind playing from Bocci ball or badminton. Read a book in a hammock. Please ask about weekly/monthly rates if interested. Whatever you like, come enjoy the space. What and electric available. NO SEWER. Must bring your own toilet facilities. MAY NOT BE PORTABLE TOILETS.

The best camping near Deer Creek State Park Utah guide

Overview

About

On the shores of the Deer Creek Reservoir just an hour from Salt Lake City, Deer Creek State Park is a watersports haven in an otherwise arid desert. Boating, waterskiing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing are all popular activities at the park and campers will find a variety of sites to choose from including full-hookup, pull-through RV sites and more secluded tent-only sites. The park has a bit of a resort feel with a floating water park, onsite upscale restaurant, and zipline tours. Boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and more are available for rent at the Deer Creek Island Resort.

Notable campgrounds

Best for RVs: Chokecherry Campground
Best for tent campers: Great Horned Owl Campground

Tips for snagging a campsite

All campsite reservations are available on a four-month rolling basis. Reservations are strongly recommended during the months and on weekends the rest of the year.
Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Not all sites are suitable for large RVs. Make sure the campsite will accommodate your vehicle length before booking. Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite unless otherwise specified.

When to go

Deer Creek State Park is open year-round but the campgrounds are only open from May 1 through October. Water temperatures can be chilly on the Deer Creek Reservoir even in the summer months; July and August are the best times for watersports. Expect crowds on summer weekends so visit mid-week if you can. Fall is especially nice for camping, kayaking, and hiking around the lake. In winter, Deer Creek Reservoir offers some of the best ice fishing near Salt Lake City.

Know before you go

Campsites include covered picnic tables, fire pits, and access to hot showers.
Any boat coming from out of state or Lake Powell must be checked and decontaminated prior to launching into Deer Creek.
Coldwater conditions exist at Deer Creek. All vessels including stand up paddleboards must have a life jacket onboard for each person.
Dogs are allowed only in the campground. Dogs are not allowed in the water, in boats, or on park trails.

Nearby attractions

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