The best desert campgrounds near Alta, Utah

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!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Alta

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!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Alta

1. Camp Sage under the Milky Way

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48mi from Alta · 1 site · Tent, RV

Need to make a pit stop or just looking for a short getaway? Camp Sage under the Milky Way is exactly what you get. This is a great rest area tucked away behind a hilly landscape and out of sight of Hwy 40 in Fruitland, Utah. Wake up to the smell of sage where you will feel relaxed, calm yet experience the invigorating sense of earthy goodness. Go to bed under the stars and if you're a late nighter you'll be mesmerized at the sight of the stunning Milky Way. There is a tent pad able to fit up to 6 people, a fire ring and spacious horseshoe driveway for parking multiple vehicles or a small to midsize RV/Camper trailer. This is a no frills campsite where you will need to provide your own water, toilet and firewood (We can provide firewood for an extra fee). There is a rest stop with restrooms just down the road going east on hwy 40 if needed. Pack it in and pack it out.

2. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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2666 sites · Levan, Utah

2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.

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3. Ashley National Forest

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1000 sites · Whiterocks, Utah

Choose some majestic highlights in this mountainous national forest.

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4. Antelope Island State Park

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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

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Albion Basin Campground

0.6mi from Alta · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Redman Campground

2.8mi from Alta · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Spruces Campground

4.1mi from Alta · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Tanners Flat Campground

4.2mi from Alta · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Jordan Pines Campground

4.6mi from Alta · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Granite Flat Campground

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

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

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Altamont Campground

10mi from Alta · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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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.

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Mount Timpanogos Campground

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

Theater in the Pines Campground

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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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May 2025

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Weekend Trip to Camp Sage under the Milky Way

This site was great! Nice and flat for the tent. The solar lights on the path were super helpful. It was quiet and the night sky was amazing! I would definitely stay here again!