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The best camping in Utah with horseback riding

Name: Utah
Address: Utah
Rating: 4.74

With a wide variety of terrains ranging from dense forest to arid plateaus, Utah has been attracting campers, backpackers, and hikers for generations. It's home to five national parks, plus dozens of state parks and national forests and monuments (not to mention plenty of BLM land), making it easy to find a Utah camping experience that suits you best. While the southern and eastern parts of the state attract lovers of the great outdoors with their massive rock formations and abundance of recreation activities, you’ll also find plenty to do up in the north, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to getting out on one of the region’s many lakes and reservoirs come summer.

95% (7.7K) • 8,971 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Utah

Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

1. Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

97%

(4624)

Virgin, UT · 60 sites · Tents, RVs

Off Grid eco oriented camp on 1200 acres overlooking Zion National Park. Owned and operated by Bill Wright, a rancher whose family has farmed and ranched the land for several generations. A few minutes from Zion’s backcountry trails in the Kolob Terrace Region and approx. 40 minutes to the main gate of Zion NP. Bill Wright is the father of the legendary "Wright Brothers" the family of Professional Rodeo Saddle Bronc riders. You will often see Bill tending the land and moving cattle and horses from your campsite. This off the grid ranch has some of the most stunning views you'll ever encounter of Zion National Park and it's surrounding area. Our property features many spaced out sites to choose from with bathrooms onsite. Pets and campfires are also allowed.

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Zion Family Ranch Campground and RV

2. Zion Family Ranch Campground and RV

93%

(1587)

Glendale, UT · 11 sites · Tents, RVs

Picturesque camping set within the protective hilltops of beautiful Lydia's Canyon. This camping destination is on private land and has long list of unique, attractive features. Conveniently located just a couple minutes off Highway 89, this is the perfect stop over between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Special features including private fishing ponds, a large pavilion equipped with tables and chairs, fire pits, kayaks and FREE WIFI will make your stay easy and fun! Campers will enjoy clean, HOT showers and flushable toilets. You will have access to the multi-acre campground where you can choose which tent site or RV site you prefer. We DO allow no hook-up camping vans in our tent sites. Two of our four new RV sites have full hook-ups (sites 3 & 4), the other two (sites 1 & 2) have water and power hookups only. All sites are equipped with 30 & 50 amp breakers You will have access to the large pavilion for gathering, cooking or shelter from the elements. You also have access to the clean bath house, equipped with two shower rooms (with on-demand hot water) and flushable toilets. As an added bonus, you will have access to the ponds, you may use the boat, canoe or kayaks, you can also catch and release fish if you have your own fishing equipment. (Keep a fish or accidental kill for a fee.) If interested in booking a fishing experience, please reach out to us for more details. There are seven available tent sites and four available RV sites with hookups. No beds or tents are provided. Please plan to bring your own camping supplies. Common spaces including the pavilion and bath house are shared with all campground guests. Lydia's Canyon is known for lush green fields, overflowing fresh water ponds full of native fish, Canadian geese, turkeys, exclusive bird-watching, deer, farming, cows, horses, and last but not least . . . kind, welcoming residents who are happy to help you have a memorable experience. Your super hosts, Jeremy and Betty, live nearby and are available to help when needed. Connect to the campground FREE WIFI for easy communication needs. Kindly follow our speed limits here in Lydia's Canyon, we ask that your speed not exceed 15 mph on the gravel roads. No parties, noise, or bright lights after 10 p.m.

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Red River Camp - Capitol Reef

3. Red River Camp - Capitol Reef

91%

(232)

Teasdale, UT · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Red River Camp! Our camp sites highlight the beautiful red cliff backdrop infamous in southern Utah. Only 10 minutes from Capitol Reef National Park! Come relax and stay the night before you go out to hike, sight see, climb, off-road, fish etc. The opportunity for adventure is endless. Our family built the Red River Ranch many years ago and we are excited to share the beautiful surroundings with people that share our love for the outdoors. Guests will have a private camp site and access to their own fire pit, shared picnic table, shared trash, and shared toilet. No access to water, electricity, or sewer. Cell phone service should work great!

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

4. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

90%

(94)

National forest in Utah · 2666 sites

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

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Ashley National Forest

5. Ashley National Forest

88%

(13)

National forest in Utah · 1000 sites

Choose some majestic highlights in this mountainous national forest.

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Devil Trail Ranch

6. Devil Trail Ranch

Beryl Junction, UT · 2 sites

40 acres of land with direct access to the 56 Highway awaits you. The property is predominantly flat and offers convenient proximity to the nearby BLM land. While there are no current developed campground facilities, the location provides easy driveway access onto the 56 Highway. Surrounding the area are numerous state parks in Nevada, located close to the border. These include Spring Valley, Echo Canyon, Cathedral Gorge, Kershaw-Ryan, and Beaver Dam. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and explore the wonders of these remarkable state parks. The landscape features low shrubs and bushes, creating a unique and inviting environment for outdoor adventures.

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Ranchito Feliz

7. Ranchito Feliz

98%

(1000)

Cannonville, UT · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

When booking please add in your note the type of camping you are doing, ie. tent, car, van, or larger RV and please, only texts...NO calls. In the middle of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument; adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park; within walking distance of Kodachrome Basin State Park; and an easy drive to Zion and Capital Reef National Parks, as well as Lake Powell National Recreational Area, this unique site is an opportunity not to miss. The pet/horse friendly property (approximately 9 acres/3 ha/64 sq. m) boasts private designated single tent sites, and a mix car camping and larger RV sites, as well as paleontological, geological, biological, astronomical, and historical interests of the ranch. The equestrians will find three paddocks, a round pen, as well as beautiful places to ride from the ranch. This secluded location has a small town of Cannonville Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center. And, bonus, the in town campground has: high speed internet, and cell phone service and laundry. This ranch and campground is an off the grid, passive/active solar voltaic, so no electricity, no internet and only Verizon works here. In Tropic 12 miles distant all carriers get service. Potable water, shower, dish washing station and composting toilet (This means that all campers count when booking, even the kids...their poops add up too). The views are spectacular from any site where the xeroscaped landscape uses indigenous material and plants to complement the quintessential Pinon/Juniper ecosystem the campground sits in. On three sides you are surrounded by red cliffs in the Carmel Formation which can give shelter from wind and sun, but campers can also look out over the Paria River (you can hear the river from camp as well as its amphibians) which runs south in front of the property and eventually meets the Colorado River at Lee’s Ferry where most put-in to raft the Grand Canyon. Looking north, one sees the meaning of the term “Grand Staircase” by viewing The Entrada, Tropic Shale, Straight Cliffs, Wahweap, Kaiparowits, and Pink Limestone Formations capped by late Tertiary Volcanism; or, the “steps” of Promise Rock, Sand Point, Powell Point, and the Aquarius Plateau (highest forested mesa in North America at over eleven thousand feet.). The biological diversity here is also astounding: Birds: 140 species and counting including the tiny Costa’s Humming Bird all the way up to the enormous California Condor. Plants: 2 species of Sagebrush, 4 species of trees, numerous grass species, and a plethora of beautiful wildflowers and cacti. Reptiles: Many species of snakes and lizards. Unfortunately, this includes the occasional rattlesnake. It is advised that you have your pets vaccinated. Amphibian: Toads and Salamanders Insects: There are very few mosquitos. There are a few biting Deer Flies, and worse yet, those damn gnats. These “no-see-ums” are temperature dependent so are not a bother in the shade, early mornings, late evenings and at night. It is recommended that you bring some kick ass insect repellant and a “bee hat” if you are out and about in the sun during the day between May and July. Fossils: Bivalves, snails, petrified wood (many types) and various other corals, insects and plant fossils abound and are often incorporated into the ranch infrastructure. The nearby area is considered the hottest paleontological spot on the planet. Astronomy: The area is widely considered to be under the darkest skies in the lower 49. The Milky Way and Presides are common sights without the unsightly annoyance of any neighbor’s lights. The climate is varied and interesting. All four seasons are here and occasionally all in one day. Winter snows melt quickly though temperatures can dip into the sub-zeros. The 5,900 ft./1800 m. elevation keeps the summer temps reasonable and always gives a chilly summer evening to cool things off. If you want climatic extremes, you can, within an hour or so, be at Lake Powell and its 100+ F/38+ C heat or on the Aquarius Plateau at 65 degrees F/18 C in midday June. Recreation on many levels is all within proximity. From canyoneering, “free” climbing on an established nearby crag composed of a welded tuff capping the Aquarius Plateau (see Mountain Project and “The Aquarius Plateau”) and many aid lines on Entrada Formation towers within walking distance (see Mountain Project and “The Grand Staircase”), water sports of Lake Powell and the Colorado River as well as fishing in the cool temps of Pine Lake 35 minutes distant. Then of course, there is the Monument, National Park and the State Park only a short drive away. Seclusion, security, water, and views all within a short walk or drive of exiting destinations, make this worth the stop.

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Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

8. Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

96%

(666)

Blanding, UT · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Watch the sun come up over the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Colorado and enjoy a gorgeous sunset as the sun sets over the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. We are off the grid and have no electricity or water. Our graveled camping sites are easy to access. We are located next to a paved road. You do not need high clearance vehicles or 4-wheel drive. Camp in a natural high desert environment consisting of cedar and pinion trees, Brigham tea, sagebrush, etc. Great views of the night sky. An ancient Indian mound is on site. The Five Kiva Ruin and Nations Natural Bridge are within hiking distance. Minutes away is the town of Blanding with restaurants, hospital, gas stations and a dump station. Its only a short drive to five different National Monuments: Bears Ears, Natural Bridges, Rainbow Bridge, Hovenweep, and Canyon of The Ancients. Take a scenic drive over the Blue Mountain and Elk Ridge. Southeastern Utah is full of archeology history to hike and explore.

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Water Canyon Campground and Resort

9. Water Canyon Campground and Resort

95%

(461)

Hildale, UT · 12 sites · Tents, RVs

Water Canyon Campground is 5 Acres just a 1/4 mile from the iconic water canyon trailhead! We offer the best campsites for you to bring friends and family to camp in raw nature!

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Moab Field Office

10. Moab Field Office

93%

(168)

Park in Utah · 572 sites

There’s a pretty solid chance that you’ve heard about Moab, one of Utah’s most happening recreation spots. This gorgeous place gets packed, so do your homework beforehand so you know where to go! The Moab Field Office, administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), takes up 1.8 million acres of gorgeous canyon-riddled lands. Spend your days hunting for natural arches and bridges, exploring mesas, and contemplating how the heck rocks can look so crazy. BLM lands are also fantastic base camps for forays into nearby Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. There are 26 campgrounds, and you can usually find something even on the busiest of weekends (but, if you can swing it, it’s always best to arrive early). River recreation on the Colorado and Green Rivers is another major draw. However you spend your time in Moab, you’ll fall in love with the impressive red rock formations, the deep canyons, and surprising amount of plant life.

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Capitol Reef National Park

11. Capitol Reef National Park

99%

(57)

National park in Utah · 82 sites

Marvel at natural wonders while camping at Capitol Reef National Park.

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Dinosaur National Monument

12. Dinosaur National Monument

100%

(12)

National park in Utah · 84 sites

Jurassic Park lovers, rejoice! Some of the best dinosaur tracks in the world are found here.

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Canyonlands National Park

13. Canyonlands National Park

100%

(73)

National park in Utah · 38 sites

Explore a vast desert, from the river valley below to the red buttes and night skies above.

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Wildland Gardens

14. Wildland Gardens

98%

(791)

Joseph, UT · 7 sites

This space is an ever evolving labor of love, designed as a cozy retreat for family, friends. volunteers and guests. We are a burgeoning co-op farm and native plant nursery. Our 10 acre property is conveniently located just off of I-70 in the beautiful Sevier Valley. Our comfy accommodations are cozy year round. Each spot has a fire pit and picnic table. Our silo restroom/kitchenette is a shared space and located mid camp. Monroe hot springs are nearby,. Bryce canyon and Capital Reef are less than an hour away! There are several local hikes and and world class bike and ATV trails. We offer f

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Paria River Ranch

15. Paria River Ranch

96%

(153)

Kanab, UT · 22 sites · Tents, RVs

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*

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The Rockin Robbins Ranch

16. The Rockin Robbins Ranch

97%

(129)

Santaquin, UT · 8 sites · RVs, Lodging

Our beautiful ranch is a Family Farm started by Grandpa Dar. We continue to honor the old ways of caring for free roaming chickens, growing food without chemicals, honey bee shelters, sharing our Hearth and Home with family, friends and travelers. Our rose gardens are delightful, and full of birds.. enjoy... We have been planting Hazelnut Trees, Chestnut Trees, Peach Trees, and a grove of old Oak Trees, old apple tree varieties, and of course our Mulberry trees... We have expanded our ranch to a few more acres for our cows to be able to have more room. Our Fire Pit is open to all guests. The wood is provided. There are BBQ Grills, Dutch Ovens, so you can cook out doors. The Outdoor hot water shower offers a place to cool down in summer heat... Water is always hot with our tankless water heater... We plant and tend vegetable gardens for our guests to share in the harvest. We plant Huggle Mounds in the spring... as well as grapes and assorted fruit trees... You are welcome to walk our Labyrinth. You are free to wander the fields, gardens and orchards. When the garden is in bloom, help yourself... Most sites have air conditions or fans, as well as heaters in season. 110 power is at each site... We have a Grumpy Dragon Cafe outside with a help yourself breakfast bar. Picnic tables are provided at tent sites and at the Grumpy Dragon. WIFI is available at the Grumpy Dragon as well as at your camp site... Help your self to muffins, breakfast bars, beverages and fresh fruit. A refrigerator is outside for cold water and frozen water bottles. Coffee, tea and Hot chocolate is always available. WIFI is available at the for an outdoor Cafe... Your devices should be able to pick up a strong signal. 5 G and 2.4...rosesarered is the password. Our Farmhouse on the Ranch has been a Bed and Breakfast since 1991 You can book a guest room inside the Farmhouse...A 5th wheel trailer, our B and B. Country Traveler RV...this year our Bluebell on the Labyrinth and our Blossom. These are stationary and do not leave the property or our outdoor camp sites. Guest parking areas are provided... Area adventures: Santaquin Canyon, Nebo Loop, Young Living Farm, The Red Barn, Hiking trails. Welcome... Host... Lynnellen 801 755-9820

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Red Desert RV Park

17. Red Desert RV Park

91%

(352)

Moab, UT · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Red Desert RV Park has expanded to 55 full hookup RV sites along with 14 cabins. We are geared towards outdoor adventurists and sightseers wanting a cost-effective stay while taking advantage of everything Moab has to offer! We are locally owned by a family of 8 and love calling Moab our home. We understand the corporate overtaking that Moab has had in the last 5 years and plan to keep our campground affordably priced and locally owned. We have upgraded the old site plan from 7 RV sites to 55 Full Service RV sites this year. Most sites are pull through but we will have some back-ins. Our new bathhouse has a laundry, women's bathrooms and showers, men's bathrooms and showers, and an ADA compliant family style bathroom. In addition to the new bathhouse, we have a new office and retail store where we sell souvenirs, RV supplies, snacks, drinks, ice, firewood, and other necessities for guests. We do not currently have propane fill on site. We know that there are many options to choose from when it comes to staying in Moab. We urge people to support locally owned businesses that help Moab grow and solve problems that exist in our community. Moab is a recreation mecca with something for everyone and our little campground on the south end of the valley puts you within minutes of town, the mountains, and the red deserts around Moab.

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High Sage Hogans

18. High Sage Hogans

95%

(484)

La Sal, UT · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Situated at 7,000 feet, campers are surrounded by the snow covered LaSal Mountains overlooking the deep Canyonlands NP of the Colorado River escarpment, and only 30 minutes from Moab, Utah. Summer temps are much cooler here than in the surrounding canyons and valleys of the Moab area, a very pleasant retreat from the heat! Virtually ALL outdoor sporting adventures are found around here in nearly limitless abundance, including winter sports, snowmobiling, off-roading, dirt-biking, 4-wheeling, and more. Campground has outdoor-potty, free firewood with pits.

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Second Chance Ranch

19. Second Chance Ranch

88%

(185)

Morgan, UT · 1 site

My husband Shaun and I fell into rescuing horses quite by accident.  We started a non-profit to promote the Rescue, Rehab, Retrain and Rehome method to get horses out of bad situations and into good homes. We are a small rescue and hope to be much bigger one day!  Please come visit, enjoy our beautiful property and support an amazing non-profit cause while you are at it! Learn more about this land:We are a non-profit horse rescue situated on one acre. The best description I can give of our property is that it's great for a convenient and quaint "Stop and Sleep".  This is because we are located right off of the old main highway and have two neighbors within eyesight from the house. This site is very convenient for quick stays since it is so CLOSE TO THE HIGHWAY this makes it convenient but may not be appropriate for very light sleepers or for extended stays.  The camping area is simple, with wild grass and a fire pit, bordered by the river on one side and the horse pasture on the other.  You can see and hear the river easily April-July. The river is seasonal and does dry up in mid July-August. Drinkable hose water is available near the house.  If you want a ranch-style camping experience with lots of interaction with your hosts and opportunity for adventure then you have chosen the right camping location! You are welcome to join in the daily choring activities or choose to be taken on a scenic trail ride or thrilling guided gallop on beautiful and well-trained rescue horses.PLEASE NOTE: The bathroom is located in our house and has a flushable toilet and shower with hot water. Bathroom hours are 8am-9pm.  Parking is located a few hundred feet from the campsite, just off of the road.  You must walk a few hundred feet to get to the campsite and you cannot pull your vehicle right up to it. While we do welcome car campers and pop-up trailers, just know you won't be parked at the campsite if you choose to sleep this way.  We look forward to having you camp with us! 

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Cottonwood River Retreat

20. Cottonwood River Retreat

96%

(28)

Jensen, UT · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Camp Along the Green River Ever wanted to camp along the Green River? We invite you to come stay on our property and experience it for yourself. Enjoy beautiful white sandy beaches nestled among cottonwood trees right along the river, where the only sounds you’ll hear are those of nature. Guests can spend their time fishing, tubing, kayaking, or simply relaxing along the water. Depending on the time of year, the surrounding area is also great for riding ATVs or four-wheelers. At night, with no city lights nearby, the sky opens up to incredible stargazing. We offer two different campsites: • Riverside Site – Located directly along the Green River, surrounded by cottonwood trees and white sandy beaches, providing a true riverside camping experience. • Family Site – This site includes a fence and gate between the campsite and the river, making it a great option for guests with small children. It also features cottonwood trees that provide shade from the summer sun. During the summer months, mosquitoes can occasionally be heavy due to the proximity to the river. To help with this, we provide tiki torches filled with mosquito-repellent oil at both campsites—guests simply need to light them as needed. We also recommend bringing personal insect repellent for added comfort. If you happen to forget, we do keep some available for purchase. We look forward to hosting you and sharing this peaceful riverside setting.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Katelynn

1 week ago

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cottonwood River Retreat

Loved this site! Directions were clear, the site was private, and the river was a nice addition. We will definitely be back for future trips!

Cooper

2 weeks ago

18 ft campervan

1 night at Ranchito Feliz

Great spot and great host! Roy was friendly and welcoming. Shared lots of helpful recommendations. Toilet was clean. Would highly recommend!

Annalise

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Red River Camp - Capitol Reef

This camp is in a beautiful location. It’s rustic but very quiet and beautiful.

Shannon

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to High Sage Hogans

Beautiful views, friendly dog, and a delightful host

Setting up our camp fire in the nice, established pit.

Stephen

2 weeks ago

19 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

the view are amazing, though, being on a mesa, it can be windy.

Lisa

2 weeks ago

30 ft fifth wheel

With kids

6 nights at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

Great secluded spot! Great location between Moab and Canyonlands. Quiet, but has all the beautiful sounds of nature. Host was very responsive and helpful!

Varun

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Zion View Campsite

Really loved it. Amazing location, and great host!

Ashley

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

My best friend and I are on a 8 day / 7 night road trip all tent camping. We booked site 4 for 1 night on our route while we visited Capital Reef National Park. We tent camped. Each site was lit well for a later arrival. There were some small trails perfect for evening or morning strolls. We absolutely loved this little campground! We would recommend it to anyone with a small motorhome, camper, van or tent.

Kathy

2 weeks ago

21 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

We stayed at Sunset Campground for one night as part of a lengthy roadtrip in a Vandoit. The campground was clean and quiet, and the porta-potty was probably the cleanest we’ve ever encountered. Recommend for folks who are self-contained and on a budget. We enjoyed seeing the Five Kiva Pueblo ruin south of the camp.

Branden

2 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Zion Family Ranch Campground and RV

Beautiful little camp spot not far out of Zion. The thing that impressed me most was how nice the bathrooms and showers were. So amazing to come to after a long day of hiking. Very well kept. Had I not been there to see the national parks, I could’ve easily spent the weekend at the camp site.

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

John

2 weeks ago

16 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paria River Ranch

Great spot with wonderful views. Bathrooms were very clean and loved the Mrs Meyers soap. Great place to walk the dog and enjoyed watching the goats. We’ll be back.

Ella

2 weeks ago

17 ft truck camper

Weekend Trip to Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

This site was great! We tent camped for two nights. Views were amazing and the site was comfortable. Be ready for a rocky unpaved road driving in, it wasn’t a problem for us but I can see that it could be difficult!

John

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Paria River Ranch

Great location with clean amenities. Easy check in and the tent sites had a generous amount of room.

Alison

2 weeks ago

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park

This camping spot was great! Peaceful and quiet with great views! Steve the host was very nice. Bathroom was kept clean and well stocked. I really liked the picnic tables at each site. They were plastic and not the usual worped wood ones. The tables had seating on all 4 sides. The tarpe over top was nice to protect from sun. It was a little over 30 minutes drive to Moab. We would stay here again and I would highly recommend this spot to camp!

William

2 weeks ago

Tent

4 nights at Water Canyon Campground and Resort

Fantastic campground with easy access to both water canyon trail and town/highway but still secluded enough to enjoy nature.

Terri

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Ranchito Feliz

OMG! What an amazing, unique place. Roy was THE most wonderful host, and even helped us with some car trouble. He has 2 wonderful doggies, and 2 very friendly burrows to pet, which made it special. He has unique setups for each camp spot and he has done all the work himself, placing every rock, creating every comfort for off grid camping. A composting out house, a triple sink with soak and potable water, a brisk shower... please visit Roy. Tell him Terri & Ted from Colorado sent ya!

Sam

2 weeks ago

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

Campground was quiet and clean. Sunsets were beautiful

Paul

2 weeks ago

26 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Sunset Campground on Ruin Road

Quiet, beautiful views! Clean redtroom. Still had wi-fi service.

Elise

2 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

2 nights at Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

Had a peaceful time with a beautiful view. Only stayed for a night passing through but it was an easy check in and clean bathrooms. Would come back!

Mark

2 weeks ago

18 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Zion Wright Ranch Eco-Camp

Practically in the park. Plenty of dispersed campsites during our visit in mid-May. We enjoyed our stay at Bill's place very much. Easy drive to the valley. And just off Kolob Terrace Road, the route into Zion's Kolob Plateau backcountry.

Utah camping guide

Where to go

Northwest Utah

Northern Utah is where you'll find some of the state's lushest areas, with plenty of lakes and mountains, a stark contrast to the rockier, arid regions to the south. Salt Lake City is one of the region's biggest draws, and its easy access to outdoor recreation areas, such as Antelope Island State Park on the Great Salt Lake, makes it a reasonable base for those wanting to explore the region. Camping areas abound in this region—the tent-only Cottonwood Campground at Bear Lake State Park is a particularly good choice.

Eastern Utah

Eastern Utah offers some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in the state, and that's not just because two of Utah’s five national parks—Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park—are here, a short drive from Moab. Spots worth visiting include Dead Horse Point State Park (popular for mountain biking) and Natural Bridges National Monument, where you’ll see three natural bridge formations carved from the earth millennia ago. This area is also great for archaeology fans. Hovenweep National Monument is a great place to check out the ruins of 13th-century pueblos, while Bear Ears National Monument is full of beautifully preserved ancient cave art.

South-Central and Southern Utah

South Central Utah offers a mix of high desert and dense forest, with plenty of spots to go out and play. You can hike through the slot canyons of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, explore the fairytale-like hoodoos at Goblin Valley State Park, or try your hand at canyoning at Capitol Reef National Park. This region is also home to Lake Powell, on the Colorado River, right on the border with Arizona.

Southwest Utah

Home to both Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park, southwest Utah offers fantastic hiking and camping options, with a mix of beautiful rock formations, vast forests, and desert sand dunes. While the national parks are the main draw, this region offers plenty to do, from ATV/OHV riding on the massive golden dunes at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park to checking out the red rock formations at Kodachrome Basin State Park. You'll find some of Utah's best camping spots and hiking trails all through the region, and the lack of light pollution makes this area ideal for stargazing under the night skies.