The best ranch campgrounds near Laketown, Utah

Set up camp on a working ranch in Laketown, where you’ll find over a dozen options tailored for those who want clear mountain air and wide-open space. Pitch your tent or park under big skies—most ranch sites let you bring pets, light a campfire, and have toilets nearby. Swim in local creeks, hit the trails, or try snow sports in colder months. Prices average $25 a night, with some options as low as $15. Top picks include Mountain Top Getaways (194 reviews), Retro Star Ranch (101 reviews), and Mountain Maple Ranch 🍁 (74 reviews). You’ll wake up to sweeping views and, if you’re lucky, the sound of cattle lowing just over the next hill.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Set up camp on a working ranch in Laketown, where you’ll find over a dozen options tailored for those who want clear mountain air and wide-open space. Pitch your tent or park under big skies—most ranch sites let you bring pets, light a campfire, and have toilets nearby. Swim in local creeks, hit the trails, or try snow sports in colder months. Prices average $25 a night, with some options as low as $15. Top picks include Mountain Top Getaways (194 reviews), Retro Star Ranch (101 reviews), and Mountain Maple Ranch 🍁 (74 reviews). You’ll wake up to sweeping views and, if you’re lucky, the sound of cattle lowing just over the next hill.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Retro Star Ranch

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40mi from Laketown · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Huntsville, UT

Retro Star Ranch is big and secluded. Aside from a few trailers that dot the hills in the distance you are pretty much on your own. We have 25 acres of land at the end of a private road in a secret hidden valley not far from SLC, Ogden and Eden Utah. This land is pristine and connected to over 5000 acres of undeveloped open space. The property is part of a recreational property subdivision. You might see some fellow campers on quads, occasionally you might hear gunfire, but you're more likely to see deer, fox, grouse, birds of prey, moose and possibly elk. Not far from Causey Reservoir and the South Fork of the Ogden River both of which have great water for floating and fishing. You could easily get here in a sedan when dry but not recommended for sports or low clearance vehicles. If you have 4x4 that is better, especially if you want to venture to our last campsite or pull a trailer here. We've pulled a 30' foot trailer but the road is skinny in places and the turns are tight, bumpy from cobbles and ruts and often have puddles. There is about 2 miles of that climbs over a ridge. If you're adventurous and a confident driver on dirt roads you will have no problem. If it's you're first time pulling a trailer or if you have a low clearance then this might not be the spot for you. However, if you're looking for something peaceful and secluded that is not that far from town, this is it. We can also accommodate larger groups or multiple vehicles if desired. Please contact us with any special requests or questions. The Knoll site is better for trailers and larger groups. It has a loop through driveway and can accommodate a few trailers. Please be aware that this is wilderness camping and there are wild animals throughout the woods. It is best to stay on trail or at the site and be alert for snakes, big cats, moose and deer.

2. Mountain Top Getaways

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28mi from Laketown · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Preston, ID

My Grandfather owned this property for many years. He dry farmed this land and raised nine children to be hardworking. I visited this property many times to work along side my father and grandfather. I remember horseback riding and building a shed for my grandfathers combine. I recently purchased this property from my grandparents and got to work building my tiny home that my new family lives in. Learn more about this land: **New hammock posts on site #4** These campsites are at the mouth of Cub River Canyon. The views are expansive and beautiful. National forest is only a few minute drive away along with a handful of reservoirs and river access. Come enjoy the views. These are primitive campsites with no potable water. There are antique farm implements visible on the property.

3. Arcadia Legacy

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26mi from Laketown · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · Dingle, ID

Come enjoy the tranquil undeveloped, best kept secret of the Bear Lake valley. We are just 10 minutes off North Beach. Camp above a natural pond, fed by multiple springs, or next to a grove of Ash and cottonwood trees. Listen to the chorus frogs, crickets and numerous birds and coyotes compete in serenading the closing day. If quiet is what you are seeking after a day of play on the water, in the mountains, or just relaxing in farm country, we've got ya covered.

4. Lazy 6-T Ranch

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27mi from Laketown · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Montpelier, ID

This is our Family owned cattle ranch. Our cattle love this place and we are sure that you will too! Come enjoy some time in the countryside away from the rat race. Only a short drive from Bear Lake where you can relax on the beach and soak up the sunshine or enjoy all types of water sports with your friends and family.

5. Mountain Maple Ranch 🍁

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30mi from Laketown · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Preston, ID

Learn more about this land: Open for 2025 This property offers a pavilion that measures 16x20, and a picnic table that can seat 10-12 people. We have extended our tent pad to be able to add up to 4 big tents measuring roughly 40x17-18. Please be honest about the number of guests that are coming max is 20, if you want more than that don't hesitate to get in touch with me separately. Mostly cause I clean and want to ensure it's clean for the next camper. This tent site is PACK IN PACK OUT. I don’t have city services, if you need trash services It's $7.50 per TRASH BAG that I need to take out. Outhouse is a pit toilet, but I make sure it does not stink and is extremely clean. I only have it listed as 1 place so you can have a family reunion or just come as a family. When you come to our place we have an accenting driveway, and a large boulder retaining wall with a gray gate to keep the camp secured and keep range cows out. This property is a working homestead. YOU WILL SEE ANIMALS and hear US working especially if you hike up the main road where we live. WE HAVE separation however we are still needing to manage the land and the animals. The campsite we don't enter, but we have to access the main road to run errands or go to work. We do our own thing and the campers do their own thing. If you are curious about the farm and operations we are happy to show you around and you are welcome to explore but you WILL RUN INTO us :) we don't mind as long as you don't mind. If you want to see more of the property and all the projects, we do a YouTube channel @mountainmapleranch to see all the updates. Bring your toys, such as bikes, 4-wheelers, and ATVs we have some fun trails close by that go to the back of Worm Creek Basin that goes on for miles of beautiful trails.

6. Steep Mountain Farm

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33mi from Laketown · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Wellsville, UT

Steep Mountain Farm is a community centered, ecological, regenerative agriculture project located on the indigenous lands of the northwestern band of the Shoshone people. Our primary mission is to build healthy soils, increase biodiversity, conserve resources and build community while producing nutrient dense food, promoting education and experiences. We raise fruits, vegetables and animals on the 16 acre property as part of our sustaining adventure. There are many outdoor recreation opportunities locally. We hope visitors appreciate and enjoy the surroundings while supporting our mission.

Stories from the community

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Tori

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Mountain Top Getaways

Beautiful view, very peaceful and quiet. Deer greeted me when I got to the site.

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Chris

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

We had a great time staying at site #5! Would highly recommend it. The views were beautiful, amazing stars at night, and super convenient location to head in to town quickly.

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Travis

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Steep Mountain Farm

Great place to stay. Very nice folks. Eggs were delicious. The kids loved seeing the farm and the turkeys.

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Christian

September 2025

25 ft campervan

With pets

2 nights at Mountain Top Getaways

Cord provided excellent directions to the site, which made getting there simple. Once we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and quiet it was. The campsites are well spread out, so it truly felt like we had the whole mountain to ourselves. A perfect place to relax and recharge — we’ll definitely be back!

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Moe

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Mountain Top Getaways

Stunning views and great communication from the host. Site 6 was perfectly secluded and you get to enjoy both the sunset and sunrise.

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Candy

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Steep Mountain Farm

We loved our stay at Steep Mountain Farm. We were welcomed and given a nice play to set up our tent, followed by a lovely tour of the farm to see the chickens, turkeys, and goats. Thank you for being lovely hosts.

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Sarah

September 2025

20 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

Loved staying here. We stayed at site 5 and the views were beautiful. One of the highlights was hearing beautiful elk! The drive up was a little scary but short and totally doable.

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Baylie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Legacy

Loved tent camping in Bryce’s land. He was an excellent host and was so so helpful!!

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Ramon

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Arcadia Legacy

The place is quiet and peaceful. In close to Bear Lake and a small town, I'll definitely be coming back

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Hyrum

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Legacy

This was an incredibly peaceful place to stay, super close to the lake. Holli & Bryce are amazing hosts and willing to help with anything you need. Will definitely be back had a great time!

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Julie

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Legacy

Nice spot, Bryce and Holly were awesome hosts. Nice grassy area with a beautiful view.

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Sofia

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

it was pretty, the drive up was very steep, but my hyundai sonata was capable.

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John

August 2025

15 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Mountain Top Getaways

This was our first time using Hipcamp. Everything went as planned. I think site #5 is the best site for a camper. We have a 15 foot Geo pro and had plenty of room to turn around. It’s also the highest spot on the hill and has a great view of Cache valley to the south. Word of caution: you will definitely want to arrive before dark (as per written instructions) otherwise it can be very confusing to locate your campsite.

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Riley

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

We were roadtripping and late to finding camping spot - this one worked out perfectly for us! Would 100% camp again.

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Nadine

August 2025

12 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Arcadia Legacy

Beautiful, quiet spot overlooking farmland with a GREAT sunset view. Bryce & sons were easy to talk to & helpful.

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Michelle

July 2025

30 ft Class B

3 nights at Mountain Top Getaways

We had a great stay at site #5! The directions were good and our 30 ft RV made it up the hill to site #5 with no problem. There was plenty of space to let the dogs run around. Our favorite part was watching the beautiful sunsets in the evening and star gazing at night. Would definitely stay again!!

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Mariah

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Mountain Top Getaways

I loved the location, however the campsite were pretty close (1-3), no one was there when we stayed but next time I’d opt for campsite 3 for more space away from others. I had internet at the top (Verizon). The toilet was a little rugged, and close to the ground, it was kinda gross. It looked like it had been a while since it was cleaned. However if you look past that it was the perfect place to stay for a day!

Denise

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

The hammock site was great as always! I love the land and the spot is perfect for what we needed. The stars just light up the whole sky! I can't wait to stay here again!

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Julie

July 2025

25 ft Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

Wonderful views! Easy access. We had a very peaceful night there.

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BENJAMIN L

July 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Arcadia Legacy

Spent 3 days here over independence day weekend. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with nothing but kindness. The owners (Holli & Bryce) were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They provided a hand washing station (which was sincerely appreciated), outhouse was clean and well taken care of, Bryce provided a fire pit and firewood for us, chairs, mowed a path to the river that runs parallel to the field we camped at so I could fish (full of massive carp) and Holli gave us kits for s'more's and a homemade tea kit which was delicious! As well as a wealth of local knowledge and insight for navigating the area! Truly couldn’t ask for better service. As far as the land and campsite goes, the campsite is situated on a flat grass field that overlooks the farm, easy to access, only ~15 mins to the north beach along a dirt road on the east side of the valley. Incredible scenery and incredible wildlife. In the evening you can hear the frogs croaking and the coyotes howling in the distance at night. We saw owls, deer, a family of raccoons and eagles. Their property is right next to the bear lake wildlife refuge so if you’re a birder i’d highly recommend. Overall we couldn’t recommend this site enough, and would gladly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful, scenic escape near Bear Lake. Especially during a holiday weekend!