Discover the best desert campgrounds near Salem, Utah

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Salem

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Strawberry Hideout

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Tabiona, UT

Come and spend a relaxing weekend out at Strawberry Hideout where you have lakes, rivers, and hundreds of miles of OTV trails to explore Utah just south of the Uintah National Forest! With a 10ft x 16ft deck, a picnic table and a smokeless cinderblock firepit you can be comfortable during your stay. Here are the key features of the surrounding area: Strawberry Reservoir 20 minutes away Gas Station/Convinient Store/Restaurant 4 minutes away Starvation Reservoir 20 minutes away Hundreds of miles of OTV Trails Outdoor privacy but not too remote Stargazing

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WHITAKER SPRINGS FARM

5 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Fairview, UT

24.5 acres located on the West bench overlooking Indianola Valley and beautiful views of the mountains. Set in a remote area off Big Hollow road. and great place to see the stars every night.Learn more about this land:Only 45 minutes from Spanish Fork City, West of U.S. Route 89 and 12 miles northeast of Fairview. Nice view of the mountain, your opportunities to camp off grid away from the services and amenities but yet safe place to enjoy nature. limitless possibilities to enjoy the area, bring your ATV, Four-wheeler, dirt bikes, trail bikes and snowmobile in the winter. Campers and RV have options to park. Unfortunately we DO NOT allow Campfire due to county strict fire restrictions in the area. I can't wait to see you !

Sandy Beach

40 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents350 acres · Levan, UT

17 RV sites available for reservations. Easy to access 55 foot long sites. Each site has incredible lake views. Access to private sandy beach with jet ski, kayak, and paddle board rentals available. Fishing, water sports, views, and star gazing. Just a short distance from I-15 but worlds away from the hustle an bustle.

Lakeside Cabins and Camping

2 sites · Lodging3 acres · Scipio, UT

This is on about 3 acres with a river running through it. It is only a 5 minute or so drive to Yuba Lake. The nearest town with a grocery store is Nephi, the nearest gas stations with convenience store and Dairy Queen is 7 miles away.

Wind Walker Homestead

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents170 acres · Spring City, UT

Wind Walker Homestead has been a destination resort for decades, but is now family owned and being updated and marketed for groups, couples, families, reunions, weddings, retreats or just a camping weekend away from the hussle of city life. Elk, deer and many other species of wildlife are present at different times. With 170 acres, there is plenty of room to hike, bike and let the kids explore. Utah juniper and Cedar are the species of trees on this high desert landscape at 6000 foot elevation. A newly renovated pool summer 2022 and new bathrooms, showers and laundry room added (in a 14 foot grain silo) by the pool spring 2022. We just added a basketball area and sand volleyball is summer 2022. Pickleball going in summer 2023. 8 new full hookup RV pads also going in summer 2023 and are now available with 30/50 amp service. Far enough away from the lights of surrounding towns of Spring City, Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim, the Milky Way and stars will amaze. Come and visit for a night or a week. We look forward to seeing you soon. - Cindy, Bob, Joe and Natalie

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Sandy Beach

40 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents350 acres · Levan, UT

17 RV sites available for reservations. Easy to access 55 foot long sites. Each site has incredible lake views. Access to private sandy beach with jet ski, kayak, and paddle board rentals available. Fishing, water sports, views, and star gazing. Just a short distance from I-15 but worlds away from the hustle an bustle.

Lakeside Cabins and Camping

2 sites · Lodging3 acres · Scipio, UT

This is on about 3 acres with a river running through it. It is only a 5 minute or so drive to Yuba Lake. The nearest town with a grocery store is Nephi, the nearest gas stations with convenience store and Dairy Queen is 7 miles away.

Strawberry Hideout

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Tabiona, UT

Come and spend a relaxing weekend out at Strawberry Hideout where you have lakes, rivers, and hundreds of miles of OTV trails to explore Utah just south of the Uintah National Forest! With a 10ft x 16ft deck, a picnic table and a smokeless cinderblock firepit you can be comfortable during your stay. Here are the key features of the surrounding area: Strawberry Reservoir 20 minutes away Gas Station/Convinient Store/Restaurant 4 minutes away Starvation Reservoir 20 minutes away Hundreds of miles of OTV Trails Outdoor privacy but not too remote Stargazing

Wind Walker Homestead

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents170 acres · Spring City, UT

Wind Walker Homestead has been a destination resort for decades, but is now family owned and being updated and marketed for groups, couples, families, reunions, weddings, retreats or just a camping weekend away from the hussle of city life. Elk, deer and many other species of wildlife are present at different times. With 170 acres, there is plenty of room to hike, bike and let the kids explore. Utah juniper and Cedar are the species of trees on this high desert landscape at 6000 foot elevation. A newly renovated pool summer 2022 and new bathrooms, showers and laundry room added (in a 14 foot grain silo) by the pool spring 2022. We just added a basketball area and sand volleyball is summer 2022. Pickleball going in summer 2023. 8 new full hookup RV pads also going in summer 2023 and are now available with 30/50 amp service. Far enough away from the lights of surrounding towns of Spring City, Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim, the Milky Way and stars will amaze. Come and visit for a night or a week. We look forward to seeing you soon. - Cindy, Bob, Joe and Natalie

Mountainous Creek Canyon

2 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Fruitland, UT

Hello, campers! This is an amazing place to camp and relax, away from busy city life, full of tall sage and pine. both campsites have access to the peninsula, where you can enjoy a beautiful 23' wide by 4' deep creek perfect for tubing and fishing! This is a great place to bring ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, etc. to explore down the main road for site seeing! There is easy access to the other side of the creek over a walking bridge that opens up the larger portion of the acreage. Fire pits are available at each campsite (please keep fire in the pit at all times and fully extinguish after use). Close by you will find both Strawberry and Starvation Reservoirs just 10-20 mins away, both offer a variety of winter and summer sports. During the winter there is snowboard paragliding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing! During the summer amazing canyon hiking access just yards from your campsite, swimming, tubing, fishing, and boating! Wildlife watching can be amazing and regularly spotted throughout the property.

WHITAKER SPRINGS FARM

5 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Fairview, UT

24.5 acres located on the West bench overlooking Indianola Valley and beautiful views of the mountains. Set in a remote area off Big Hollow road. and great place to see the stars every night.Learn more about this land:Only 45 minutes from Spanish Fork City, West of U.S. Route 89 and 12 miles northeast of Fairview. Nice view of the mountain, your opportunities to camp off grid away from the services and amenities but yet safe place to enjoy nature. limitless possibilities to enjoy the area, bring your ATV, Four-wheeler, dirt bikes, trail bikes and snowmobile in the winter. Campers and RV have options to park. Unfortunately we DO NOT allow Campfire due to county strict fire restrictions in the area. I can't wait to see you !

Booked 2 times

The Boneyard

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Tabiona, UT

Learn more about this land: Within a 20 minute drive: fly fishing...boating....horseback riding.....Mt Biking....ropes course...hiking ...star gazing.....wildlife viewing....outdoor cooking...

Booked 2 times

Country Living

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Stockton, UT

Stockton was born of the first mining boom in the Utah Territory. The mining industry began in the early 1860s to keep an eye on the overland mail routes during the Civil War. This property snuggled in the middle of a small town feel and the big open space. With BLM land surrounding two sides there are ATV, horse trails and lakes within walking distance. 15 minutes from Tooele, 25 minutes to Grantsville, 40 minutes to Wendover, 50 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City, 10 minutes to Five Mile Pass, 25minutes to The Great Salt Lake and 30 minutes to the ICONIC Bonneville Salt Flats. Your options are endless. We are able to accommodate over night horse boarding if needed for an additional charge. Learn more about this land: Stockton was born of the first mining boom in the Utah Territory. The mining industry began in the early 1860s to keep an eye on the overland mail routes during the Civil War. This property snuggled in the middle of a small town feel and the big open space. With BLM land surrounding two sides there are ATV, horse trails and lakes within walking distance. 15 minutes from Tooele, 25 minutes to Grantsville, 40 minutes to Wendover, 50 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City, 10 minutes to Five Mile Pass, 25 minutes to The Great Salt Lake and 30 minutes to the ICONIC Bonneville Salt Flats. Your options are endless. There are two locations to camp. One is close to the house and has hookups, the other is West of the house in pastures with no hookups. You will be surrounded by beauty and animals. There are some horses on site which campers are not to interact or touch but can enjoy watching them. Enjoy Country living with open sky of stars, livestock and peace.

semi level natural pasture grass

2 sites · RVs7 acres · Wales, UT

Learn more about this land:Just a few minutes from maple cannion. 1 Mile from the base of wales cannion where you can hike bike or off road. Many people use the back country roads to ride their bikes from town to town

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Hidden Pinyon Ranch

2 sites · Tents20 acres · Spring City, UT

Hidden pinyon Ranch is located just about 2-1/2 miles south of Spring City, Utah on an off-grid, solar powered, 20-acre sea of Juniper trees and just a few hidden Pinyons. The ranch has a lot to offer with great food nearby in the little town Spring City. Also, Sanpete County is known for its endless opportunities for hunting, fishing, Atv and motorcycle trails, mountain bike trails, and horseback riding. The Sanpete County area is full of wonderous beautiful wildlife, lakes, and canyons that mostly all lead to our breath taking Skyline Drive and famous Arapeen OHV Trails.

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Dusty Mountain Campground

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Scipio, UT

A desert paradise. Close enough to the lake for lots of fun, yet far enough away to be secluded from everyone. Its quiet, you won't be bothered. There's a private shooting range on the property, a playground for the kids, and an OHV trail around the 5 acre piece of land. Potable water also available. Pitch a tent, or park a trailer. You'll love it out here.

Booked 1 time

Unique, Convient Glamping

4 sites · Tents1 acre · UT

This site has plenty of space and some comforts. The paths from the tent to the outhouse/outdoor shower are clean and mulched and visible. The parking is easy and accessible. Lots of cool rocks surrounding and on the property along with fire pit, glamping tents, outhouse, outdoor shower, outdoor sink, and much more. Located in Fruitland UT (just a few seconds off the main road Rt40)

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The Boneyard

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Tabiona, UT

Learn more about this land: Within a 20 minute drive: fly fishing...boating....horseback riding.....Mt Biking....ropes course...hiking ...star gazing.....wildlife viewing....outdoor cooking...

Strawberry Hideout

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Tabiona, UT

Come and spend a relaxing weekend out at Strawberry Hideout where you have lakes, rivers, and hundreds of miles of OTV trails to explore Utah just south of the Uintah National Forest! With a 10ft x 16ft deck, a picnic table and a smokeless cinderblock firepit you can be comfortable during your stay. Here are the key features of the surrounding area: Strawberry Reservoir 20 minutes away Gas Station/Convinient Store/Restaurant 4 minutes away Starvation Reservoir 20 minutes away Hundreds of miles of OTV Trails Outdoor privacy but not too remote Stargazing

Wind Walker Homestead

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents170 acres · Spring City, UT

Wind Walker Homestead has been a destination resort for decades, but is now family owned and being updated and marketed for groups, couples, families, reunions, weddings, retreats or just a camping weekend away from the hussle of city life. Elk, deer and many other species of wildlife are present at different times. With 170 acres, there is plenty of room to hike, bike and let the kids explore. Utah juniper and Cedar are the species of trees on this high desert landscape at 6000 foot elevation. A newly renovated pool summer 2022 and new bathrooms, showers and laundry room added (in a 14 foot grain silo) by the pool spring 2022. We just added a basketball area and sand volleyball is summer 2022. Pickleball going in summer 2023. 8 new full hookup RV pads also going in summer 2023 and are now available with 30/50 amp service. Far enough away from the lights of surrounding towns of Spring City, Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim, the Milky Way and stars will amaze. Come and visit for a night or a week. We look forward to seeing you soon. - Cindy, Bob, Joe and Natalie

WHITAKER SPRINGS FARM

5 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Fairview, UT

24.5 acres located on the West bench overlooking Indianola Valley and beautiful views of the mountains. Set in a remote area off Big Hollow road. and great place to see the stars every night.Learn more about this land:Only 45 minutes from Spanish Fork City, West of U.S. Route 89 and 12 miles northeast of Fairview. Nice view of the mountain, your opportunities to camp off grid away from the services and amenities but yet safe place to enjoy nature. limitless possibilities to enjoy the area, bring your ATV, Four-wheeler, dirt bikes, trail bikes and snowmobile in the winter. Campers and RV have options to park. Unfortunately we DO NOT allow Campfire due to county strict fire restrictions in the area. I can't wait to see you !

Sandy Beach

40 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents350 acres · Levan, UT

17 RV sites available for reservations. Easy to access 55 foot long sites. Each site has incredible lake views. Access to private sandy beach with jet ski, kayak, and paddle board rentals available. Fishing, water sports, views, and star gazing. Just a short distance from I-15 but worlds away from the hustle an bustle.

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Lakeside Cabins and Camping

2 sites · Lodging3 acres · Scipio, UT

This is on about 3 acres with a river running through it. It is only a 5 minute or so drive to Yuba Lake. The nearest town with a grocery store is Nephi, the nearest gas stations with convenience store and Dairy Queen is 7 miles away.

Mountainous Creek Canyon

2 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Fruitland, UT

Hello, campers! This is an amazing place to camp and relax, away from busy city life, full of tall sage and pine. both campsites have access to the peninsula, where you can enjoy a beautiful 23' wide by 4' deep creek perfect for tubing and fishing! This is a great place to bring ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, etc. to explore down the main road for site seeing! There is easy access to the other side of the creek over a walking bridge that opens up the larger portion of the acreage. Fire pits are available at each campsite (please keep fire in the pit at all times and fully extinguish after use). Close by you will find both Strawberry and Starvation Reservoirs just 10-20 mins away, both offer a variety of winter and summer sports. During the winter there is snowboard paragliding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing! During the summer amazing canyon hiking access just yards from your campsite, swimming, tubing, fishing, and boating! Wildlife watching can be amazing and regularly spotted throughout the property.

Wind Walker Homestead

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents170 acres · Spring City, UT

Wind Walker Homestead has been a destination resort for decades, but is now family owned and being updated and marketed for groups, couples, families, reunions, weddings, retreats or just a camping weekend away from the hussle of city life. Elk, deer and many other species of wildlife are present at different times. With 170 acres, there is plenty of room to hike, bike and let the kids explore. Utah juniper and Cedar are the species of trees on this high desert landscape at 6000 foot elevation. A newly renovated pool summer 2022 and new bathrooms, showers and laundry room added (in a 14 foot grain silo) by the pool spring 2022. We just added a basketball area and sand volleyball is summer 2022. Pickleball going in summer 2023. 8 new full hookup RV pads also going in summer 2023 and are now available with 30/50 amp service. Far enough away from the lights of surrounding towns of Spring City, Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim, the Milky Way and stars will amaze. Come and visit for a night or a week. We look forward to seeing you soon. - Cindy, Bob, Joe and Natalie

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Desert camping near Salem guide

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Looking to experience the great outdoors near Salem, Utah? Hipcamp has over 280 camping options just for you! Whether you prefer pitching a tent or parking your RV, we've got you covered. Our top campsites, like Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews), Sandy Beach (58 reviews), and Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (38 reviews), have received rave reviews from fellow campers. With popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly spaces, and cooking equipment, we make your camping experience hassle-free. Get ready to enjoy snow sports, off-roading (OHV), and wildlife watching in the beautiful surroundings. Book your perfect camping spot today, with prices starting as low as $10 per night!