The best campgrounds near Big Water, Utah with swimming

Looking to go camping near Big Water, Utah and enjoy some swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 400 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Some of the top campsites in the area include Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp (2033 reviews), Creekside - Kolob Gate Gardens (516 reviews), and Kolob Campground (418 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, trash disposal, and campfire pits. Plus, with prices as low as $18 per night and an average price of $39 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Big Water, Utah and enjoy some swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 400 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Some of the top campsites in the area include Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp (2033 reviews), Creekside - Kolob Gate Gardens (516 reviews), and Kolob Campground (418 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, trash disposal, and campfire pits. Plus, with prices as low as $18 per night and an average price of $39 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ethel's Hideout

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48mi from Big Water · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Fredonia, AZ

Our story begins with a little old lady, our grandma, who believed with all her heart that we were worth it. She passed a few years ago, and what better way to honor her belief in us than to create Ethel's Hideout. We came from a small ranching family, which has brought us closer than we ever imagined. Hard work and dedication were imprinted on us from a young age. On this land we have built an RV pull-through, camp sites, and horse stalls. One day we hope to have some small cabins to share with you all. Ethel's is your home away from home. We border agriculture and sate and public lands which provides an authentic western experience. Though tucked away to give the illusion of seclusion, we are located only 7 miles from downtown Kanab Utah. Kanab features many fun and exciting events throughout the year. Located right in the heart of several national parks, Zions, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell and many more fun things to tour. Hook ups include power and water. Our most unique feature is horse stalls on site. Bring your horses with you and reserve stalls for them as well. Our convenient location offers direct access to ride on public lands. Traveling with horses? We have just the spot with (8) 12′ x 14′ covered stall. Contact us to book stalls for your horses to stay over night with you.

2. Paria River Ranch

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14mi from Big Water · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · Kanab, UT

Paria River Ranch is a working ranch that offers access to world class trails and some of the most unique riding in the Paria Canyon, Vermillion Cliffs and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. We offer a limited number of 30 AMP Hookups and have an RV dump. Please come visit us at this magical place. Check out our other site accommodations to find the best stay for what you are looking for! We offer dry camping and also RV camping options. Look for our other sites to book! Bring your horses and mules and enjoy the beautiful trails. We offer 12x12 pipe corrals and have some larger corrals for 2 or 3 horses/mules. You provide everything. We will pick up manure outside of your corral once a day. *Horses and Mules have an additional charge of $15 per animal*

3. Canyons of Escalante RV Park

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48mi from Big Water · 55 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Escalante, UT

Welcome to Canyons of Escalante RV Park! We are so excited for the opportunity to host you and share in the unique beauty of Southern Utah. We are a family owned and operated RV Park that has RV Sites, Cabins, Tent spaces, and immaculate Shower/Laundry facilities. We are located directly on the Main Street of Escalante, Utah and are nestled against the Escalante Grand Staircase. We are not only the perfect basecamp for exploration of the Staircase but so much more! We are ideally situated between Bryce NP, Capital Reef NP, Dixie National Forest, Petrified Forest State Park, Glen Canyon Recreation Area and within walking distance to the Dining, Pubs and Groceries that Escalante has to offer. Canyons of Escalante RV Park is conveniently located on Main Street of Escalante, UT. Within walking distance to local eateries and shopping. Our Standard sites are pull through, accommodating RVs up to 28' in length. Full hookups with 30 amp service, Wi-Fi, shower and laundry facility nearby. Perfect for smaller motor homes, tent trailers, pods, vans, truck campers, etc. We are also pet friendly, have bathroom facilities and hot showers! Our cabins are away from the RV sites in a secluded area surrounded by beautiful gardens and walkways. Fire rings are at each cabin as well as 2 shared pavilions equipped with charcoal grills and picnic tables. Your adventure awaits! Let us help make the most of it. Look forward to seeing you soon. Happy Trails!

4. Glamping In Navajoland

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22mi from Big Water · 10 sites · Lodging · Page , AZ

We are a Native American-owned large-acreage working sheep ranch and off-grid Glamping hotel offering guests a unique stay at our ranch on the Navajo Nation. Shash Diné is an ideal basecamp for Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, the Colorado River, Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, and both rims of the Grand Canyon. Our ranch's views and night sky are breathtaking, dazzling, and quite humbling. We offer comfort while immersed in nature, True outstanding natural beauty.

5. BaseCamp 37°

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41mi from Big Water · 5 sites · Lodging · Kanab, UT

A great day of adventure deserves an equally awesome evening. Welcome to our off-the-grid but totally connected glamping hideaway. Safari-style tents, luxury beds and linens, hot showers, multiple grills and friendly folks await. Find us 8 miles east of Kanab in the Chocolate Cliffs of the Grand Staircase under the magnificent Southern Utah sky.

Public campgrounds near Big Water

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Sunset Campground

48mi from Big Water · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bryce Canyon National Park

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North Campground

48mi from Big Water · 102 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bryce Canyon National Park

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Escalante Petrified Campground

50mi from Big Water · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Stories from the community

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Heather

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Paria River Ranch

Paria Ranch was a lovely place to stay. The folks there were very friendly, the bathhouse was wonderfully clean with great showers. The location is great for access to multiple parks and hiking/trail riding areas.

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Heather

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Paria River Ranch

Lovely place, beautiful views and really kind and helpful. Bathrooms with showers were great, picnic tables, plenty of space. Will definitely stay again

Jessica

November 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Ethel's Hideout

Super easy to find this place and park the trailer! Pull through sites with water, hookups, and picnic tables. Super quiet!! and gorgeous. This is a great spot!! Smells a little like horses, but it didn't bother me. Kind of across the street from the Buckskin, but nearby every amenity you would need in Kanab.

Sue

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Ethel's Hideout

Convenient, easy-to-find spot right off the main road, yet minimal noise and access to several BLM trails. Can get hot in day with no shade, but temps nice at dusk. Good spot to stop between Grand Canyon and Zion. Super friendly host. Some flies because of horses, but not many. Will visit again!

Another amazing sunset at the Paria River Ranch!
Photo Credit Jagoda Kubalski

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Caitlin

October 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Paria River Ranch

The bathrooms and showers were very clean and helpful.

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Roxanne

October 2025

24 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Canyons of Escalante RV Park

This was the most put together camp that we stayed in during our visit to Utah. They were attentive to our questions and the site was exactly what they said it was going to look like. We felt very safe there and extremely comfortable in the public spaces. We will definitely be staying again!

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sarah

October 2025

1 night at Glamping In Navajoland

end zone, one of the coolest places I’ve ever been. Accommodations were awesome, clean tent with extra supplies provided – earplugs, water, bottles, etc.… Overall, the experience was amazing. Great hosts… Can’t wait to come back!

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Rebecca

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Paria River Ranch

Host was really nice and helpful. Bathrooms were big, clean and had hot showers

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Sébastien

October 2025

21 ft Class B

Group trip

1 night at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

Very nice camping. Super quiet. Showers are nice and clean. I recommand it.

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Steve & Sandy

October 2025

45 ft toy hauler

With pets

2 nights at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

The campground was very clean and welcoming. Great service, Lacy recommended a great hike prefect for us and our dogs. We highly recommend the RV Resort.

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Elizabeth

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Paria River Ranch

Great host! Very accommodating and helpful! Definitely would stay here again!

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Gary

September 2025

24 ft Class C

6 nights at Ethel's Hideout

Quiet peaceful stay with plenty to see and do. Close to shops and restaurants and within distance to Zion and Bryce NP's.

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John

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Paria River Ranch

Great place to stay while visiting page or the Coyote Buttes area. Easy to find, low cost, great showers and bathrooms, and it’s fun to interact with the animals. Would stay again while visiting the area.

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Alvina

September 2025

21 ft Class C

1 night at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

Hosts were really friendly and reached out to us as we had a late check in!

Cathy

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

What a wonderful find. Small clean RV park with a few cabins to rent. My cabin was clean and the landscaping around was beautiful. I will be back with my RV next trip.

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Wilfried

August 2025

32 ft Class C

Group trip

1 night at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

We had an amazing stay at Canyons of Escalante RV Park. We originally booked an RV site—which was level, spacious, and had full hookups—but ended up grabbing a cabin last minute too because they looked so inviting… and we’re so glad we did! The cabin was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped with A/C, a mini-fridge, microwave, and a private porch surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The amenities are excellent: pristine private showers, fast and reliable Wi-Fi, clean laundry facilities, shaded picnic areas, fire rings. Everything is well-maintained and thoughtfully laid out, making it easy to relax and enjoy your time. Between the stunning surroundings, top-tier amenities, and outstanding hospitality, this park is an absolute gem. We’ll definitely be back—and booking both an RV site and a cabin again!

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Wilfried

August 2025

Group trip

1 night at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

Fantastic Stay – Spotless, Well-Equipped, and Exceptional Service We had a wonderful stay at Canyons of Escalante RV Park. The entire property is spotless—easily the cleanest facilities we’ve seen on the road. The showers, restrooms, and laundry were immaculate, and the amenities are top-notch: fast Wi-Fi, private showers, a well-kept dog park, shady picnic areas, and beautiful landscaping. What really made our visit exceptional was Ben. When we had a mechanical failure, he went out of his way to help us—far beyond what we expected. His kindness and support turned a stressful moment into a manageable one, and we’re incredibly grateful. This park is a gem—quiet, clean, and close to incredible hiking and scenic drives. Highly recommend it, and we’ll definitely be back!

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Nancy

July 2025

21 ft campervan

1 night at Ethel's Hideout

Stunning views stretching to the horizon, which unfortunately included smoke from the north rim Grand Canyon fire when we were there. Pull thru site was level and fresh gravel. Easy to find.

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Valerie

July 2025

33 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Canyons of Escalante RV Park

We loved our stay here! Ben and Lacy love their little campground. And so did we. The laundry room is big. The gardens and art work are a beautiful touch.

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Andres

July 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Paria River Ranch

Amazing response time, easy to locate, bathrooms and showers were kept well. I really enjoyed my stay. I left early morning where the stars you could see just surprised me and had me in awe! Really enjoyed my stay and highly recommend!