The best campgrounds near Salt Lake City, Utah with swimming

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping spot near Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 395 options in the area that offer swimming, you're sure to find the ideal campground to suit your needs. Whether you prefer a serene mountain-top retreat or a lakeside oasis, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites such as Mountain Top Getaways (118 reviews), Bear Lake Aquatics Base (124 reviews), and Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews). With amenities like pet-friendly spaces, trash disposal, and campfire pits, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Plus, indulge in popular activities like biking, exploring historic sites, and whitewater paddling. So pack your gear and get ready to dive into an unforgettable camping adventure near Salt Lake City! Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $50 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping spot near Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 395 options in the area that offer swimming, you're sure to find the ideal campground to suit your needs. Whether you prefer a serene mountain-top retreat or a lakeside oasis, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites such as Mountain Top Getaways (118 reviews), Bear Lake Aquatics Base (124 reviews), and Wind Walker Homestead (81 reviews). With amenities like pet-friendly spaces, trash disposal, and campfire pits, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Plus, indulge in popular activities like biking, exploring historic sites, and whitewater paddling. So pack your gear and get ready to dive into an unforgettable camping adventure near Salt Lake City! Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $50 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Echo Island

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29mi from Salt Lake City · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Coalville, UT

Echo Island features RV sites, NEW Glamping tents, and cabins. Resort amenities include WiFi hot spots, modern restrooms, swimming pools, and hot tubs. Also on site are volleyball, and basketball courts. From sunny days to snow days, every season is a stunner at Echo Island. On the banks of the Weber River and located so close to Echo and Rockport Reservoirs, within an hour of Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo. Want a sophisticated night or day out? Drive just 30 minutes to Park City. Bring the kids and swim, or head out for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, and horseback riding in the Wasatch Back. We are a pet friendly campground.

2. Retro Star Ranch

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39mi from Salt Lake City · 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.

3. 1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

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6mi from Salt Lake City · 1 site · Lodging · South Salt Lake, UT

Hot Tub, Hot Tub, Hot Tub This 1959 Airstream is sure to provide a romantic and uniquely unforgettable experience. See what tiny-home living is all about! Private Deck Hot Tub Hot Water Ac/Heat year round comfort -Nostalgic mostly original/updates where it matters. -Propane fire-pit off-street gated, driveway parking -Two single beds -Fast WiFi -Streaming TV with Netflix Fully fenced yard with driveway gate. Chad, the owner lives on-site, yet provides privacy. This is located in a urban/suburban area, and Chad owns the little oasis and lives in the front home. You will likely see him and he will say hello but allows you privacy and to enjoy your alone time. If you are the kind of person who would like to connect, Chad loves meeting guests, sharing a meal or a drink, and get to know his guests. You get to the set the tone on that! With 6000+ reviews on another major platform, Chad is a professional host and has made Real Estate, STR's, experiences and hospitality his profession. As a Top 500 RE agent in Utah, out of nearly 20,000 agents, Chad is knowledgable in the Real Estate space and can talk your ear off on that, but also enjoys YOGA, Breathwork, plant medicines, and exercise.

4. RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

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25mi from Salt Lake City · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Morgan, UT

ENTRANCE TO OUR PROPERTY IS STRAIGHT NORTH AT THE END OF THE PAVEMENT. PLEASE DO NOT TURN LEFT ON SESSION LANE! We have ten acres that our home sit on but about 9 acres that consist of dry farm grass. We use 1 acre for camping and parking. The Weber river runs across the back of our property where we have a campground with tables and firepits. This is a family campground. We do not have Electrical Power or Water hookups. We have added 4 wooden porta potty enclosed in small tents which we service every day or as needed. Site selection is determined by type of sleeping accommodations and managements discretion. We have now have one tent areas and 1 RV spot. **We allow 2 adults per site and/or 2 adults and minor children per site. (Larger Family Gathering must be approved and pay extra based on the number of family or friends expected) WE NOW HAVE A COMPLETE FIRE BAN. ALL FIREWORKS ARE CURRENTLY STRICTLY PROHIBITED We are not a public campground and only list through Hipcamp and so our property is posted with NO TRESPASSING SIGNS. It is very important to let us know your approximate arrival time and call when you arrive. We will guide you down to the campgrounds and show you the best spots base on your type of camping. (Sleeping in trailers or van's versus tent campers) One draw back to our property is that we are within 1/2 mile of a well use highway (US 84) and railroad track. We have only had one camper who was concerned about the noise. Here at the house we don't notice it and maybe we are just use to it. Limited swimming and use of paddle board based on river conditions. Fishing is limited because we are on private property and the river is not stocked by the Utah fish and game. So, we are dependent on normal reproduction of the fish. Fly fishing being the best however you can use lures. Power bait or any bait that requires treble hooks are not allowed.. We would prefer catch and release. ALL UTAH FISHING REGULATION APPLY. WE HAVE INDICATED WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE. THE WHOLE AREA IS BASICLLY LEVEL AND GRASS AND BARK COVERED.

5. Second Chance Ranch

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26mi from Salt Lake City · 1 site · Tent · Morgan, UT

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!

6. Ranch camping with seasonal stream

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40mi from Salt Lake City · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallsburg, UT

Learn more about this land:Wildlife watchings, typically deer, hawks, eagles, wild turkeys, raccoons at times, songbirds. Creek is seasonal, this is surrounded by farms but this unique property has many tall cottonwood trees, a firepit, well water that is delicious and amazing views.

Public campgrounds near Salt Lake City

Cottonwood Campground - SLRD

13mi from Salt Lake City · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Bountiful Peak Campground

15mi from Salt Lake City · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Sunset Campground

16mi from Salt Lake City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Jordan Pines Campground

17mi from Salt Lake City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Spruces Campground

18mi from Salt Lake City · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Tanners Flat Campground

19mi from Salt Lake City · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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East Canyon Campground

20mi from Salt Lake City · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · in East Canyon State Park

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Redman Campground

21mi from Salt Lake City · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Albion Basin Campground

22mi from Salt Lake City · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Granite Flat Campground

25mi from Salt Lake City · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Bridger Bay Campground

26mi from Salt Lake City · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Antelope Island State Park

Lunch break after 6 routes on Division Wall. Gotta love American Fork!

Little Mill Campground

26mi from Salt Lake City · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Stories from the community

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Candi

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to 1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

The Airstream was as described and the hot tub was amazing! It was nice to be at a conveniently located spot!!

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rachel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Second Chance Ranch

perfect place to set up camp away from the city but still close enough to enjoy our trip to the area. everyone was very welcoming when using the bathroom inside. overall a great stay with a beautiful view of the mountains!

Elijah

September 2025

40 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Echo Island

Great clean place with ponds and a pool with a big hot tub.

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

Al and Jeri are very kind. The site is secluded and right next to the river. Bring earplugs. The site is close to a busy highway and train track

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Casey

September 2025

Weekend Trip to 1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

A unique place to stay in the city! Fun to get a little spice of van life!

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Georgi

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Second Chance Ranch

Great spot to stay on a cross country drive- very close to I-84. The tentsite was closer to where we parked than I anticipated which made unloading and setting up very easy - especially since we arrived after dark, which Jessie was very accommodating about. There is some road noise/light but if you’re a solid sleeper (or tired after a long drive) it won’t bother you at all. Fun to see the horses playing in the morning!

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Aidan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Second Chance Ranch

Jessie and Sean are great hosts. Highly recommend the site. I know a lot of people seem to complain about the noise but it’s really not that bad once it gets later in the evening / during the night while sleeping. And if you’re keen on riding I’d definitely do it. Sean took me out and he’s a really sweet man. Nice to have a chat while I was on my solo road trip across the states

Kevin

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Echo Island

A little pricey for tent camping but all of the amenities make up for it. Highly recommend.

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Abner

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

The site is wonderful - very large, grassy, shaded with large trees, and right on the Weber river, which was great for wading and even bathing in the shallow water (on September 1). The owners (Al and Jeri) even have two pontoon boats that campers can use (only going upstream - downstream is faster and rockier). The site has several tables (including a double length picnic table), a netted gazebo with a table and chairs (although we had no insects at all), and what I think is a grill (but didn't open it). Al and Jeri are wonderful. They showed us everything we needed and came a couple of times to see that everything is OK. For example, we asked for a small poll/tub for the kids to play out of the river, and they found one for us. Some 300 ft from the site there is a large enclosure with friendly grazing horses (the kids loved petting them). The only downside is that beyond the river there are train tracks and a highway, so there is quite a lot of traffic noise at night.

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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

This spot is LOVELY! Plenty of space and lots of tables for shared meals (including one with an insect net which was perfect). The hosts are communicative, friendly, and very helpful! This spot by the river is ideal. As others have said the train goes by often but I am soothed by the sounds of trains so it didn’t bother me. Nor did the traffic sounds as you could still hear the soft babbling of the river. I would 100% camp here again.

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Jodi

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

Al & Jeri are sweet. The property was beautiful and quiet.

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Paul

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Second Chance Ranch

Jessie was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions I had. It was a convenient and tidy campsite for what I required and it was a very unique setting. I know some people speak about the road noise but I didn't find it too bad during the sleeping hours. I would recommend, especially during the spring run off when the creek is flowing I bet its super tranquil!

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Alicia

August 2025

7 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

Wonderful spaces for RVs and tents, wonderful hosts, wonderful views! Lots of amenities provided by hosts to make you feel right at home (or should I say right at camp?!) Kayaks, group fire pits and sites, trash cans, outhouse bathrooms and even firewood available!

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Liam

August 2025

2 nights at 1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

The airstream was clean, and exactly as advertised. Chad lets you know the quirks about how to operate the trailer from the 50s, and was very responsive in answering questions we had.

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Alan

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Second Chance Ranch

Convenient spot to stay. Very pleasant host who is communicative and helpful. A variety of animals on the farm made it a unique experience.

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Carol

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

What a beautiful place to camp! Al and Jeri are the sweetest and made us feel so comfortable. Sitting in a chair in the river watching all the little birds as the sun shone on the water was the most relaxing time. The spots are all well shaded and have everything you need for an enjoyable time. We will be back!

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Eric

July 2025

16 ft campervan

1 night at RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

Wonderful hosts, beautiful location, very casual, Wouk go there again

Jon

July 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

This is a fantastic spot right on the river, and the host, Al, was very communicative and welcoming. It's a great place to watch the Cedar Waxwings hunting bugs and the Belted Kingfishers hunting fish. Highly recommended!

Kristen

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Second Chance Ranch

We got there late and last minute Jessie was kind enough to accept our request! When we got there we were detected to the camp site and the next day we did the petting zoo my niece loved it! Jessie has a son around the same age who was very sweet! My niece loved every second!

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Scott

July 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at RIVER BEND CAMP GROUND

We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay. The property owners were very pleasant and helpful. The camp spots had lots of shade and the river sound was very relaxing. I’d happily stay there again.