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The best desert camping near Alta

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping. With over 1150 options near Alta, Utah, specifically catering to those looking for a desert adventure, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, our top campsites like Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews), LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout! (73 reviews), and Lakeside Cabins and Camping (64 reviews) have been highly rated by fellow campers. With amenities like trash services, cooking equipment, and showers, you'll have all the essentials at your fingertips. Plus, our campsites offer popular activities such as swimming, wind sports, and paddling to keep you entertained. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the beauty of the desert near Alta, Utah at an average price of $10 per night, with options as low as $10. Happy camping!

Top-rated campgrounds

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

1. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

90%
(94)
2666 sites · Levan, Utah
2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Ashley National Forest

2. Ashley National Forest

88%
(13)
1000 sites · Whiterocks, Utah
Choose some majestic highlights in this mountainous national forest.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Antelope Island State Park

3. Antelope Island State Park

88%
(8)
46 sites · Hooper, Utah
This is the perfect place to view the Great Salt Lake and see bison in the wild on a camping trip.

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping. With over 1150 options near Alta, Utah, specifically catering to those looking for a desert adventure, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, our top campsites like Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews), LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout! (73 reviews), and Lakeside Cabins and Camping (64 reviews) have been highly rated by fellow campers. With amenities like trash services, cooking equipment, and showers, you'll have all the essentials at your fingertips. Plus, our campsites offer popular activities such as swimming, wind sports, and paddling to keep you entertained. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the beauty of the desert near Alta, Utah at an average price of $10 per night, with options as low as $10. Happy camping!

Top-rated campgrounds

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

1. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

90%
(94)
2666 sites · Levan, Utah
2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Ashley National Forest

2. Ashley National Forest

88%
(13)
1000 sites · Whiterocks, Utah
Choose some majestic highlights in this mountainous national forest.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Antelope Island State Park

3. Antelope Island State Park

88%
(8)
46 sites · Hooper, Utah
This is the perfect place to view the Great Salt Lake and see bison in the wild on a camping trip.

Public campgrounds near Alta

Albion Basin Campground
100%
(1)

Albion Basin Campground

0.6mi from Alta · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Redman Campground
100%
(2)

Redman Campground

2.8mi from Alta · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Road to the campsite
100%
(6)

Spruces Campground

4.1mi from Alta · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Tanners Flat Campground
100%
(3)

Tanners Flat Campground

4.2mi from Alta · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Jordan Pines Campground
67%
(3)

Jordan Pines Campground

4.6mi from Alta · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The beauty I saw was incredible!
100%
(2)

Granite Flat Campground

6.7mi from Alta · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Cottonwood Campground - SLRD

Cottonwood Campground - SLRD

7.7mi from Alta · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Lunch break after 6 routes on Division Wall. Gotta love American Fork!

Little Mill Campground

9.6mi from Alta · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Altamont Campground
100%
(2)

Altamont Campground

10mi from Alta · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Timpooneke Campground
100%
(1)

Timpooneke Campground

10mi from Alta · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The summit trail isn't easy but beautiful the whole way up.
100%
(7)

Mount Timpanogos Campground

12mi from Alta · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Theater in the Pines Campground

Theater in the Pines Campground

12mi from Alta · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
90%
(94)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Levan, Utah
Ashley National Forest
88%
(13)
Ashley National Forest
Whiterocks, Utah
Antelope Island State Park
88%
(8)
Antelope Island State Park
Hooper, Utah
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