61% (84) • 14 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Castle Dale
Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell
1. Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell
98%
(84)
0.8mi from Castle Dale · 18 sites · Tents, RVs
A Swell Oasis in the desert of the San Rafael Swell: Swell Retreat. A pine tree farm was active prior to us purchasing the land, so lots of beautiful trees. A couple ponds stocked with large mouth bass. Zipline, WIBIT, water slide, etc.
A field of hay, and continued improvements to make it into a Swell Retreat!!!
We are a great spot to stay and have onsite a zip line into Lake Elevate, water slide into the pond, adventure island, zipline, kayaking, paddle boarding,
catch and release fishing, and close to all fun in the San Rafael Swell.
20 min or so from three reservoirs for additional fishing,
swimming and motor boating, 30 minutes from the Little Grand Canyon for breathtaking views, hiking and mountain biking, petroglyphs and the San Rafael Swell river to float on, 60 minutes from Goblin Valley, within 60 minutes to multiple slot canyons: Little Wild Horse Canyon, Muddy Creek, The Chute (similar to Zion National Park), Baptist Draw, to name a few.
Mountain fun for rock climbing just up the road in Joe's Valley, hiking, biking, fishing, etc. We would love to have you stay on our little farm while you enjoy the fun of the San Rafael Swell adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$62
/ night
Desert Sky Milkeyway site
2. Desert Sky Milkeyway site
88%
(21)
24mi from Castle Dale · 5 sites · RVs
Historic Fruit Tree Farm established in 1915 in Central Utah. Located on 2 acres in a small coal mining ghost town called Emery. Just 12 miles north of 1-70.
Arrive drive up 300 feet. Milkeyway site is located at the top of the property.
Included camper with limited electirty.
Sleeps 3
Tent with inflatable queen mattress Sleeps 2
Solar shower / composting toilet
Outdoor kitchen
Fire Ring
Pets
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
Desert sky camp
3. Desert sky camp
24mi from Castle Dale · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
After driving on i70 this place is great place to relax.
The driveway is 200 feet long with trees on both sides.
Behind the White House are the RV parking spots.
Spot 1 is gray water only.
Spot 2 behind the barn offers full hookups.
surrounding views at Desert Sky Camp.
Emery is a Ghost Town on the verge of creating its own Identity. Bikes onsite available at no charge.
The town is flat so it's easy to walk to the post office small store at gas station, library is open Monday til Thursday 11 til 6.
Lots of hiking and biking
No stop lights here!
Desert Sky camp is located on a Historic Farm Site.
The entire place can be rented for Famly Reunions and Retreats.
The location is flat within the city on the North West side of town. Just above the baseball field and park area.
Electric, Water and Sewer hook ups at 1 Venus site RV sites.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$15
/ night
61% (84) • 14 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Castle Dale
Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell
1. Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell
98%
(84)
0.8mi from Castle Dale · 18 sites · Tents, RVs
A Swell Oasis in the desert of the San Rafael Swell: Swell Retreat. A pine tree farm was active prior to us purchasing the land, so lots of beautiful trees. A couple ponds stocked with large mouth bass. Zipline, WIBIT, water slide, etc.
A field of hay, and continued improvements to make it into a Swell Retreat!!!
We are a great spot to stay and have onsite a zip line into Lake Elevate, water slide into the pond, adventure island, zipline, kayaking, paddle boarding,
catch and release fishing, and close to all fun in the San Rafael Swell.
20 min or so from three reservoirs for additional fishing,
swimming and motor boating, 30 minutes from the Little Grand Canyon for breathtaking views, hiking and mountain biking, petroglyphs and the San Rafael Swell river to float on, 60 minutes from Goblin Valley, within 60 minutes to multiple slot canyons: Little Wild Horse Canyon, Muddy Creek, The Chute (similar to Zion National Park), Baptist Draw, to name a few.
Mountain fun for rock climbing just up the road in Joe's Valley, hiking, biking, fishing, etc. We would love to have you stay on our little farm while you enjoy the fun of the San Rafael Swell adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$62
/ night
Desert Sky Milkeyway site
2. Desert Sky Milkeyway site
88%
(21)
24mi from Castle Dale · 5 sites · RVs
Historic Fruit Tree Farm established in 1915 in Central Utah. Located on 2 acres in a small coal mining ghost town called Emery. Just 12 miles north of 1-70.
Arrive drive up 300 feet. Milkeyway site is located at the top of the property.
Included camper with limited electirty.
Sleeps 3
Tent with inflatable queen mattress Sleeps 2
Solar shower / composting toilet
Outdoor kitchen
Fire Ring
Pets
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
Desert sky camp
3. Desert sky camp
24mi from Castle Dale · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
After driving on i70 this place is great place to relax.
The driveway is 200 feet long with trees on both sides.
Behind the White House are the RV parking spots.
Spot 1 is gray water only.
Spot 2 behind the barn offers full hookups.
surrounding views at Desert Sky Camp.
Emery is a Ghost Town on the verge of creating its own Identity. Bikes onsite available at no charge.
The town is flat so it's easy to walk to the post office small store at gas station, library is open Monday til Thursday 11 til 6.
Lots of hiking and biking
No stop lights here!
Desert Sky camp is located on a Historic Farm Site.
The entire place can be rented for Famly Reunions and Retreats.
The location is flat within the city on the North West side of town. Just above the baseball field and park area.
Electric, Water and Sewer hook ups at 1 Venus site RV sites.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$15
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Rad
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great stay. Owners were super attentive and helpful. They have a little shop to buy most necessities you may have forgotten. Camp sites have grills, fire pits tables and potable water. Great all around!
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Sarah
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great time! Lacy was very responsive and helpful at every step of the way. There were plenty of picnic tables, camp stoves, strong lights and a canopy on-site which made a group camping trip a delightful breeze. We enjoyed kayaking and playing in the pond and wish we had booked 2 nights instead of 1! We will definitely book again.
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Nike
August 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With kids
This is our second visit to the Swell Retreat and we can’t wait to go back for our next visit! There are so many amenities and the owners are incredibly kind and accommodating. The sites are all fully stocked with everything you could possibly want or need. The water activities are AMAZING! Our kids absolutely love it, our dogs love it, and so do we.
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Ashley
July 2025
Tent
With kids
The most amazing getaway! Perfect for families or couples. The hosts Ben & Lacy were the MOST AMAZING hosts. We rode the horses and had so many laughs. My daughter would say this is the BEST camping trip she has been on. My son, enjoyed all the rocks and dirt. The amenities are beyond amazing. We will be back!
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Maryn
July 2025
Tent
With kids
This is my favorite campsite we've ever stayed at, it's great for kids and dogs! The campsites are very nice (comes with water, grills, covered tables) and we rented one of their trailers to stay in which was also great. The water activities onsite are amazing - the water is pretty warm so swimming is enjoyable, (I have thyroid issues AND I'm pregnant so I'm extremely sensitive to the cold and even I had no problem in the water) and there are a bunch of kayaks and stuff that were super fun too. The hosts are very nice and helpful. We were super delayed in getting here so we arrived close to 11pm and they were still here to greet us and show us to our campsite. They even helped us transfer our stuff to the campsite. Would definitely recommend this place!!
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