Butterfly Lake Campground

In

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

20 sites · RV, Tent

Butterfly Lake Campground is just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, which winds through the rugged mountains. It’s a beautiful drive, so bring your camera and plan to stop for a picnic and enjoy the scenery along the way. The campground sits near Butterfly Lake, which is popular with anglers. There are also great hiking trails nearby, so get out and explore!

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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Off Center

35mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Midway, UT

Located in beautiful Midway just blocks to center of town where you’ll find shopping, dining, Farmers Market with Yoga in the park on Saturdays, E-bike rentals, ATV rentals and so much more. Just a few miles to Deer Creek Reservoir where you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing or even rent a boat for the day. Park City is just 20 mins and SLC is only 35 min. 10 minutes to world class skiing at Deer Valley. Camping with tents and RV’s allowed on the property. There are free range chickens on the property as well as owners having 2 friendly dogs. Come and enjoy the sounds of the crickets and beautiful dark skies at night. Toilet and shower are available inside. Campers may use the bathroom inside host’s home Hosts are pretty chill and relaxed..

Echo Island

31mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.

Tiny Shiny Escape, River Runs Thru!

45mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Salt Lake City, UT

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable Airstream Basecamp escape with a river-front parking spot, clean air, bright stars access to trials out the back door! Just 20 min from Salt Lake City Center in one of Salt Lake City’s most desirable zip codes! Trailer has hot water, stove top, mini fridge/freezer, heated, AC. Cute outdoor area off my front street but not many cars up here! Access to my grill down by the magical fairyland mini water fall. Take your love up here and connect (even if that means yourself) ❤️ Fill you water bottle at the natural spring down the road! Multiple hiking trails trailheads are walking distance! Wild Turkey are abundant! Moose, Deer, Coyotes! Come reconnect to nature 🍄 : ) Meet me if you want but i can also keep to myself!

Ward Family Homestead

39mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Duchesne, UT

Permaculture Paradise: Homestead is located near varied terrain with open spaces and some wooded areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Dinosaur National Monument and Starvation State Park, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities. We own a beautiful 10-acre property with a finished offgrid Tiny Cabin that has awesome views going up Currant Creek Mountain Road in Fruitland Utah. We look forward to sharing it with you! Fruitland is a great location and it's only an hour from the property up on the mountain to Park City Utah. There is a full service gas station with a restaurant, RV Park, and even a small church building in town just minutes down the mountain. There are several reservoirs within a short drive in every direction from the campsite. Amazing amounts of wildlife right on the property throughout the year.

High Heaven

35mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Evanston, WY

Welcome to Big Sky Country with fabulous sunrises and sunsets everyday. My 35 acres sit at 7500 ft elevation with 360-degree views for miles around, including view of the snow-capped Uintas. No neighbors (unless you count the occasional cattle or sheep as it is open range). Starry skies, red cliffs, sage seas, junipers, howling coyotes: the Wild West at its best. Pull in your RV or pitch a tent. Lots to see and do in the area. The Piedmont ghost town and kilns are 15 minutes away. The majestic Uinta mountains are 30 minutes to the southeast on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. Check out the local bison herd (including its famous white bison) at Bear River State Park in Evanston. While there, walk around the Historic Depot Area and the Union Pacific Roundhouse and Railyards further to the west. The downtown stretch along Main St. is step back in time and the site of our local brewery (Suds). Up the road on I-80 is historic Fort Bridger. Fishing available at local reservoirs and Bear River.

Hope Acres Glampground

40mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 7 sites · Lodging · Tabiona, UT

Looking for a Glamping experience? Hope Acres Glampground is in the tall Pinion Pines at 7800 feet atop of a Mesa in Northern Utah. Just minutes from 2 large Reservoirs, Strawberry and Starvation to include mountain lakes, rivers for fishing, boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming and other water activities. In the middle of mountainous country, there are many hiking trails as well as off road UTV and ATV trails for riding the back country. If your into sightseeing then this is the place, with many different species of wildlife that roam this beautiful landscape as well as a Birds Eye view of the high terrain that awaits you. Hope Acres has beautiful Bell Tents that are placed on elevated decks with comfortable queen beds and some twins. Each tent boasts air conditioning that provides the comforts of home while enjoying the outdoors. Each camp site is a spacious 50 feet from the next and offers a personal bathroom as well as a shower, picnic table, high speed internet, hammock, BBQ and outdoor sink, amenities for an enjoyable experience. If you are looking for a hideaway then come experience the beauty while relaxing and making memories at Hope Acres, we look forward to seeing you.

Camp away from home

37mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallsburg, UT

A nice flat place to set up a tent or park an RV for a dry camp experience. Experience the peace and quiet in the mountain valley of Wallsburg. Set up camp and enjoy your night. Horses and some cows will lull you to sleep. We’re right close by to help with any questions or concerns you may have.

Sandstone Ranch

40mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Duchesne, UT

Welcome to Sandstone Ranch where you'll find yourself surrounded with all of the high desert beauty it has to offer. Wake up and wind down to beautiful pastel sunrises and sunsets. Explore the stunning rock formations and steep cliff sides that lead into seasonal river beds. You'll be surrounded by juniper trees, pine trees, sagebrush and cactus. With numerous rivers and secluded access to Starvation Reservoir you can enjoy many recreational activities such as Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Jet Skiing, ATV off-roading, hiking, mountain biking. You can rent Paddle boards or other camping gear/goods from us for an extra fee. We also offer a personal off roading tour for those who seek a unique adventure with our Sand Dune Jeep Safari. Our family of 6 took the leap and left the city life in order to reconnect to the land on this 16 acre property. We are in the beginnings of our homestead journey and hope to create a space for guests like you to enjoy our animal rescue, camp retreats for groups, classes on herbalism and camp for kids where they can learn basic survival skills. It is this love for nature and the gifts that it offers to us all that we want to share our land with others. We currently offer 1 Tent Site with a fire pit and an outhouse. There is also a large flat pad for parking an RV or if you're wanting to camp out of your vehicle you are free to use this space. We will be expanding and offering more sites in the coming months. This is wilderness camping so be aware that there is wildlife and that roads are bumpy. We have 4 curious dogs that may check you out, they are friendly however may bark and if you have pets of your own let us know so we can keep them from pestering you. Please contact us with any special requests or questions and we'll be happy to assist you.

Outlaw Treasure Canyon

38mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 1 site · Tent · Tabiona, UT

Learn more about this land:Experience the magical Uinta Basin from the same campground Butch Cassidy and his wild bunch stayed and where they hid their gold and treasure. The Sacred Rhodes Gold mine is said to be nearby.Anisazi petroglyphs and dwellings are in the same area. If you listen closely to the silence, you can hear the wars and battles that occured in this area between ancient native peoples.Walk the many trails to the enchanted canyon below. Ancient juniper and pinyon pine trees line the wash below. There is also a large of ritual cleansing artemisia sage, which people have used the smoke to purify clothes and even themselves.The property crosses one of the oldest roads in the west. Many pioneers, miners, Native Americans and even Spanish conquistadors crossed this path. Some say they can feel the spirits of those crossing through the treacherous desertThe campsite sits along a 75 foot wash. The sunrise and cloud formations are almost alway amazing because of the altitude of 6700 ft. and the basin shape to the entire area. The stars are crystal clear, you can see the Milky Way almost any night.

Wild Wolf Ridge

40mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Duchesne, UT

Welcome to Wild Wolf Ridge – Your 26-Acre Mountain Escape! Nestled in the breathtaking Uintah Mountains, Wild Wolf Ridge offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty. Set on 26 acres with stunning lake views and a majestic mountain backdrop, our property is your basecamp for unforgettable outdoor experiences. 🌄 Endless Views & Outdoor Fun Enjoy peaceful mornings with panoramic lake views and end your day around one of our cozy firepit areas as the stars light up the sky. Just a short 5-minute drive from Starvation Reservoir and within 30 minutes of Strawberry and Soldier Creek Reservoirs, Wild Wolf Ridge puts you near some of Utah’s best fishing, boating, and water fun. 🌲 Adventure Awaits Whether you're here to relax or explore, there's something for everyone: Hammock swing lounge perched atop a large rock with the best views on the ridge 6 spacious RV pads with privacy and space to unwind Tent campers welcome – plenty of space to pitch under the stars Coming Soon: A hand-crafted hot tub built into a massive natural rock A cozy Lotus Bell tent glamping area, each with a queen bed and serene setting Water toy and gear rentals to enjoy the nearby lakes with ease 🌌 Star Gazing & Serenity With minimal light pollution and expansive skies, Wild Wolf Ridge is a haven for star gazers and nature lovers. Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire, soaking in mountain silence, or simply enjoying the view, you’ll feel the wild and the wonder. So, bring your rig, bring your tent, or book a glamping stay—Wild Wolf Ridge has you covered. Adventure, relaxation, and wild beauty await.

Strawberry Hideout

36mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Tabiona, UT

Come and spend a relaxing weekend out at Strawberry Hideout where you have lakes, rivers, and hundreds of miles of ATV trails to explore Utah, located just east of Heber City! With a massive 10ft x 16ft deck, a picnic table and a smokeless cinderblock firepit you can lounge around to your heart's content! Here are the key features of the surrounding area: Strawberry Reservoir 20 minutes west Gas Station/Convinience Store/Restaurant 4 minutes away (The Big G) Starvation Reservoir 20 minutes east Slot canyons 15 minutes south Hundreds of miles of ATV Trails Outdoor privacy but not too remote (amazing cell reception!) Stargazing Occasional wildlife crossing!

Utah Lakeside Retreat

41mi from Butterfly Lake Campground · 8 sites · RVs · Duchesne, UT

Private family property on open land.Learn more about this land:Camp a 5-15 minute walk (depending on time of year/ water levels) from Starvation Reservoir near Duchesne, Utah on a private 5.5 acre property with another 5.5 acres clear to the lake shore. Open ranch type space with small trees spread around property. Spaces leveled and cleared throughout. Great for camping, hanging out, bonfires, and water based activities!

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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