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The best waterside camping near Alta

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Looking to go camping near Alta, Utah? Hipcamp has over 1169 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into snow sports, climbing, or horseback riding, there's a campsite that suits your activity preference. With campsites like Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews), Sandy Beach (58 reviews), and Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (38 reviews), you can be sure that you'll find a top-rated campsite. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and campfires. Prices start as low as $10 per night, so pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

96% (396)

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
Rockport State Park

2. Rockport State Park

100%
(1)
106 sites · Wanship, Utah
Discover the allure of Rockport State Park's year-round recreation.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
East Canyon State Park

3. East Canyon State Park

100%
(2)
54 sites · Henefer, Utah
Camp like a pioneer in this historic and scenic Utah state park.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Ashley National Forest

4. Ashley National Forest

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

Looking to go camping near Alta, Utah? Hipcamp has over 1169 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into snow sports, climbing, or horseback riding, there's a campsite that suits your activity preference. With campsites like Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews), Sandy Beach (58 reviews), and Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (38 reviews), you can be sure that you'll find a top-rated campsite. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and campfires. Prices start as low as $10 per night, so pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

96% (396)

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
Rockport State Park

2. Rockport State Park

100%
(1)
106 sites · Wanship, Utah
Discover the allure of Rockport State Park's year-round recreation.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
East Canyon State Park

3. East Canyon State Park

100%
(2)
54 sites · Henefer, Utah
Camp like a pioneer in this historic and scenic Utah state park.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Ashley National Forest

4. Ashley National Forest

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

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
Rockport State Park
100%
(1)
Rockport State Park
Wanship, Utah
East Canyon State Park
100%
(2)
East Canyon State Park
Henefer, Utah
Ashley National Forest
88%
(13)
Ashley National Forest
Whiterocks, Utah
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Top parks near Alta

Golden Spike National Historic Site
Fossil Butte National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Capitol Reef National Park
Crawford State Park
Grand Teton National Park
Moab Field Office
Paonia State Park

Top cities near Alta

Salt Lake City
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