The best ranch campgrounds near Ballard, Utah

Looking for a camping adventure near Ballard, Utah? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 230 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer the stunning desert views and wildlife at Desert camping views and wildlife (46 reviews), the serene retreat in San Rafael Swell at Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (38 reviews), or the picturesque Provo River Property at Provo River Property (42 reviews), your camping dreams will come true. And with popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash, and campfires, as well as activities such as biking, wildlife watching, and fishing, you'll have everything you need for a memorable outdoor experience. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors in style!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Ballard, Utah? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 230 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer the stunning desert views and wildlife at Desert camping views and wildlife (46 reviews), the serene retreat in San Rafael Swell at Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (38 reviews), or the picturesque Provo River Property at Provo River Property (42 reviews), your camping dreams will come true. And with popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash, and campfires, as well as activities such as biking, wildlife watching, and fishing, you'll have everything you need for a memorable outdoor experience. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors in style!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sandstone Ranch

92%

(13)

29mi from Ballard · 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.

2. Utah Lakeside Retreat

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27mi from Ballard · 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!

3. Raspberry Ranch

67%

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33mi from Ballard · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Altamont, UT

Property adjacent to Lake Fork river and 2.9 miles from Moon Lake resort. Beautiful mountain property with close access to fishing, boating, hunting and hiking. Firepit and table overlook river. Resort rents boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Potable water available (hose). Site will accommodate up to two 30 ft RVs.

Stories from the community

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Paige

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandstone Ranch

This was such a cute place to camp at! The bathroom was super clean and the mirror was nice to have in the morning. Sunset and sunrise views were incredible, and it was fun to explore the area a bit. I would definitely stay here again.

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Tere

July 2025

23 ft fifth wheel

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Raspberry Ranch

We had an amazing time camping at Raspberry Ranch! My fiancé, our friends, and I spent the weekend enjoying the incredible views. On Saturday, we visited Moon Lake, which was less than a 10-minute drive away. The water felt great, and the short distance allowed us to have more time to play in the sun! The host was incredibly kind and provided water and electricity for our trailer. We absolutely plan on going back, and we all highly recommend this place!

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Rob

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandstone Ranch

Description and photos are spot on. I enjoyed my experience. Thanks!

Scott

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandstone Ranch

Beautiful out of the way spot on the desert with a neat outhouse to mark the spot. Quiet and relaxing.

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Jonny

May 2025

29 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Raspberry Ranch

The wilderness, the river and lake, the mountains, the wildlife and the people here are next level. You owe it to yourself to camp here. You won’t regret it.

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Les

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sandstone Ranch

Really nice site and quiet. The pit toilet was super clean and nice to have at least some toilet for tent camping. The parking area was definitely big enough to have a small camper trailer.

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Samantha

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sandstone Ranch

Great place! Though when getting the coordinates, I had to do so through the hosts messages as the coordinates that you can share with other people are wrong so we actually went to a completely different location first. Still enjoyed the spot thoroughly but would recommend fixing those coordinates for future campers!