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The best lakeside camping near Magna

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience near Magna, Utah. With over 156 options available in this area that cater to lake lovers like yourself, you're sure to find the ideal spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for a serene lakeside retreat or a place to enjoy exciting water activities, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like Bear Lake Aquatics Base (124 reviews), Retro Star Ranch (77 reviews), and Lakeside Cabins and Camping (64 reviews) for some highly recommended options. With popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and cooking equipment, as well as exciting activities such as paddling, snow sports, and whitewater paddling, your camping experience near Magna, Utah is sure to be unforgettable. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $20, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Happy camping!

98% (106)

Top-rated campgrounds near Magna

  • Retro Star Ranch
  • Retro Star Ranch
  • Retro Star Ranch

1. Retro Star Ranch

96%
(131)
47mi from Magna · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
  • Lakeside RV Campground
  • Lakeside RV Campground
  • Lakeside RV Campground

2. Lakeside RV Campground

100%
(4)
38mi from Magna · 95 sites
Lakeside RV Campground stands out as a unique, family-owned destination that offers a full range of services and year-round accommodations for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Nestled in a serene country setting, our campground serves as an ideal retreat or convenient stop for RV enthusiasts. Our prime location strikes the perfect balance between proximity to local attractions and the tranquility of nature. Guests can easily explore nearby natural features, enjoy refreshing swimming holes, and partake in a variety of outdoor activities. Additionally, a selection of restaurants and shops is just a short drive away, ensuring that all your needs are met during your stay. As we celebrate 34 years of successful ownership, we are grateful to our loyal guests who have made this journey possible. Come experience the charm and hospitality of Lakeside RV Campground, where unforgettable memories await.
  • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  • The beauty I saw was incredible!
  • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

3. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

90%
(94)
2666 sites · Levan, Utah
2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Sunset from our campsite.
  • Antelope Island State Park

4. Antelope Island State Park

88%
(8)
46 sites · Hooper, Utah
This is the perfect place to view the Great Salt Lake and see bison in the wild on a camping trip.
  • The picnic table needs that cover because it's hot as hades up in here. Noisy due to cars, livestock (!) and people. Skip it and go to Wasatch Mountain State Park instead.
  • The picnic table needs that cover because it's hot as hades up in here. Noisy due to cars, livestock (!) and people. Skip it and go to Wasatch Mountain State Park instead.

5. East Canyon State Park

100%
(2)
54 sites · Henefer, Utah
Camp like a pioneer in this historic and scenic Utah state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Jordanelle State Park
  • Jordanelle State Park
  • Jordanelle State Park

6. Jordanelle State Park

83%
(7)
220 sites · Hideout, Utah
This place is well-stocked and ready for some outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Rockport State Park
  • Rockport State Park
  • Rockport State Park

7. Rockport State Park

100%
(1)
106 sites · Wanship, Utah
Discover the allure of Rockport State Park's year-round recreation.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Utah Lake State Park

8. Utah Lake State Park

97%
(16)
49 sites · Orem, Utah
Discover the allure of Utah Lake State Park's aquatic adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Willard Bay State Park
  • Willard Bay State Park
  • Willard Bay State Park

9. Willard Bay State Park

100%
(4)
97 sites · Willard, Utah
Come on in, the water's great! Yup, you're so going to love the warm waters of this bay.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience near Magna, Utah. With over 156 options available in this area that cater to lake lovers like yourself, you're sure to find the ideal spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for a serene lakeside retreat or a place to enjoy exciting water activities, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like Bear Lake Aquatics Base (124 reviews), Retro Star Ranch (77 reviews), and Lakeside Cabins and Camping (64 reviews) for some highly recommended options. With popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and cooking equipment, as well as exciting activities such as paddling, snow sports, and whitewater paddling, your camping experience near Magna, Utah is sure to be unforgettable. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $20, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Happy camping!

98% (106)

Top-rated campgrounds near Magna

  • Retro Star Ranch
  • Retro Star Ranch
  • Retro Star Ranch

1. Retro Star Ranch

96%
(131)
47mi from Magna · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
  • Lakeside RV Campground
  • Lakeside RV Campground
  • Lakeside RV Campground

2. Lakeside RV Campground

100%
(4)
38mi from Magna · 95 sites
Lakeside RV Campground stands out as a unique, family-owned destination that offers a full range of services and year-round accommodations for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Nestled in a serene country setting, our campground serves as an ideal retreat or convenient stop for RV enthusiasts. Our prime location strikes the perfect balance between proximity to local attractions and the tranquility of nature. Guests can easily explore nearby natural features, enjoy refreshing swimming holes, and partake in a variety of outdoor activities. Additionally, a selection of restaurants and shops is just a short drive away, ensuring that all your needs are met during your stay. As we celebrate 34 years of successful ownership, we are grateful to our loyal guests who have made this journey possible. Come experience the charm and hospitality of Lakeside RV Campground, where unforgettable memories await.
  • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  • The beauty I saw was incredible!
  • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

3. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

90%
(94)
2666 sites · Levan, Utah
2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Sunset from our campsite.
  • Antelope Island State Park

4. Antelope Island State Park

88%
(8)
46 sites · Hooper, Utah
This is the perfect place to view the Great Salt Lake and see bison in the wild on a camping trip.
  • The picnic table needs that cover because it's hot as hades up in here. Noisy due to cars, livestock (!) and people. Skip it and go to Wasatch Mountain State Park instead.
  • The picnic table needs that cover because it's hot as hades up in here. Noisy due to cars, livestock (!) and people. Skip it and go to Wasatch Mountain State Park instead.

5. East Canyon State Park

100%
(2)
54 sites · Henefer, Utah
Camp like a pioneer in this historic and scenic Utah state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Jordanelle State Park
  • Jordanelle State Park
  • Jordanelle State Park

6. Jordanelle State Park

83%
(7)
220 sites · Hideout, Utah
This place is well-stocked and ready for some outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Rockport State Park
  • Rockport State Park
  • Rockport State Park

7. Rockport State Park

100%
(1)
106 sites · Wanship, Utah
Discover the allure of Rockport State Park's year-round recreation.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Utah Lake State Park

8. Utah Lake State Park

97%
(16)
49 sites · Orem, Utah
Discover the allure of Utah Lake State Park's aquatic adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Willard Bay State Park
  • Willard Bay State Park
  • Willard Bay State Park

9. Willard Bay State Park

100%
(4)
97 sites · Willard, Utah
Come on in, the water's great! Yup, you're so going to love the warm waters of this bay.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Magna

Cottonwood Campground - SLRD

Cottonwood Campground - SLRD

19mi from Magna · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Tanners Flat Campground
100%
(3)

Tanners Flat Campground

22mi from Magna · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Jordan Pines Campground
67%
(3)

Jordan Pines Campground

23mi from Magna · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Bountiful Peak Campground
100%
(2)

Bountiful Peak Campground

24mi from Magna · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Sunset Campground
100%
(1)

Sunset Campground

24mi from Magna · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Road to the campsite
100%
(6)

Spruces Campground

24mi from Magna · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Bridger Bay Campground
88%
(8)

Bridger Bay Campground

26mi from Magna · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Antelope Island State Park
Albion Basin Campground
100%
(1)

Albion Basin Campground

26mi from Magna · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Redman Campground
100%
(2)

Redman Campground

27mi from Magna · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The beauty I saw was incredible!
100%
(2)

Granite Flat Campground

27mi from Magna · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Lunch break after 6 routes on Division Wall. Gotta love American Fork!

Little Mill Campground

28mi from Magna · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
East Canyon Campground
100%
(2)

East Canyon Campground

29mi from Magna · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · in East Canyon State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Retro Star Ranch
T
Tessa
July 2025
30 ft travel trailer
1 night at Retro Star Ranch
Gorgeous views! A ways off the beaten path. But loved feeling like we were alone up there.
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Tent Row
D
Darlene
June 2025
Tent
2 nights at Lakeside RV Campground
Its a clean, well kept campground. All the people there is very nice and well help with what you need. The pool was awesome and clean had fun staying...thank you
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Full Hookup Pull Through
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Barbie
June 2025
40 ft Class A
1 night at Lakeside RV Campground
Very friendly staff. All pull throughs amongst the trees. Streets a bit narrow to get to site. Good for one night stay.
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Full Hookup Pull Through
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Amber
June 2025
32 ft toy hauler
With pets
2 nights at Lakeside RV Campground
Great location with great hosts. The grounds are taken care of and the little shop has arguably anything you would need. We had a great time here, even extended one extra day!
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Tent Row
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Abbey
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Lakeside RV Campground
Friendly campground, lots of thought into all the necessary amenities and activities
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Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Magna

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
90%
(94)
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Levan, Utah
Antelope Island State Park
88%
(8)
Antelope Island State Park
Hooper, Utah
East Canyon State Park
100%
(2)
East Canyon State Park
Henefer, Utah
Jordanelle State Park
83%
(7)
Jordanelle State Park
Hideout, Utah
Rockport State Park
100%
(1)
Rockport State Park
Wanship, Utah
Utah Lake State Park
97%
(16)
Utah Lake State Park
Orem, Utah
Willard Bay State Park
100%
(4)
Willard Bay State Park
Willard, Utah

More campsites near Magna

  • Lakeside RV Campground
  • Lakeside RV Campground
  • Lakeside RV Campground

Lakeside RV Campground

100%
(4)
38mi from Magna · 95 sites
Lakeside RV Campground stands out as a unique, family-owned destination that offers a full range of services and year-round accommodations for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Nestled in a serene country setting, our campground serves as an ideal retreat or convenient stop for RV enthusiasts. Our prime location strikes the perfect balance between proximity to local attractions and the tranquility of nature. Guests can easily explore nearby natural features, enjoy refreshing swimming holes, and partake in a variety of outdoor activities. Additionally, a selection of restaurants and shops is just a short drive away, ensuring that all your needs are met during your stay. As we celebrate 34 years of successful ownership, we are grateful to our loyal guests who have made this journey possible. Come experience the charm and hospitality of Lakeside RV Campground, where unforgettable memories await.
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