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Photo of site #6. Very easy to get to, very private and what a view!!

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Riverside RV Resort

43 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · South Weber, UT

Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, Riverside RV Luxury Resort places you at the heart of modern convenience, resort-style comforts, and breathtaking scenery. Choose from our premium riverside cabins or bring your RV for the ultimate Utah vacation. Considering a longer stay? We offer extended stay options for those looking to enjoy full-time luxury. Surrounded by the great outdoors and countless opportunities for exploration, our park is perfect for any camping experience.

Meadowlark

1 site · RV2 acres · Thatcher, UT

Panoramic Bucolic Views!!. Farm land and mountains to the east and west. Easy access to property. Five miles from I-15 and I-84 in Box Elder County Utah. Close to Golden Spike, Crystal HotSprings, Bear River Bird Refuge.

Dogwood Shangri La

1 site · RV1 acre · Bear River City, UT

A beautiful garden spot in a rural neighborhood. Dogwood Shangri La lies in the heart of the town of Bear River. A park, river-walk and candy store are an easy stroll. There is a pull-thru gravel driveway suitable for RV's with power & water. For those desiring a roof there is also a clean 5'x8' wooden-floor, uninsulated camping cabin in a dogwood enclosure. A block to the north is a little candy store (8am-8pm), post office (closes mid-day) and church. A block to the east is a shady park with horseshoes, volleyball, ball field, slides, merry-go-round, fire pit, restrooms (summer) and arena. To the south is the cemetery and to the west is a school playground. Explore the town with ease on foot or bicycle (we have some to loan). There are a few snakes and toads but chances you'll step on one are slithering remote. The gardens pose a risk of toppling over only as rain storms transform them into treacherous mud-slips. There is a rooster on the block as well as some dogs but things are generally quite peaceful... barnyard peaceful. A sewage dump is available. The Town of Corinne is 3 miles to the south and features: Corinne Short Stop: 3878 West Hwy UT-13, weekdays 4:30am to 10pm, weekends 9am to 10 pm, 435-744-2603 Bear River Coop Hardware: 2780 N 4800 W, Corinne, UT 84307 C-Store Hours 5am-10pm, Hardware Closes at 5 or 6 pm, 435-744-2211 I-15 is about four miles to the north and has two gas stations, a couple fast food venders and plenty of other travel-plaza type supplies.

The Hitching Post

61 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Snowville, UT

The Hitching Post is a quiet, calm, and pet-friendly RV Park. There is lots of grass and we are big-rig friendly located just off I-84 in Snowville, UT. The Hitching Post RV Park is a family-owned and operated RV park located in Snowville, Utah, United States. The park is situated just off Interstate 84, making it a convenient stop for travelers passing through the area. The RV park offers more than spacious and well-maintained RV sites with full hookups, including water, sewer, and electricity. The sites are designed to accommodate a variety of RVs, including large rigs, and offer easy access to the park's amenities. The Hitching Post RV Park is located in a picturesque setting with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The park is conveniently located near several attractions, including the Golden Spike National Historic Site, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, and the Crystal Hot Springs. The park's friendly and accommodating staff is available to assist guests with their needs, and they strive to provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all visitors. Overall, The Hitching Post RV Park is a great option for travelers looking for a peaceful and relaxing stopover while exploring the scenic beauty of northern Utah.

Secluded Mountain Tent Site

2 sites · Tents1 acre · Morgan, UT

Learn more about our tent sites in beautiful Mt. Green: This tent site is right in a little scrub oak forest, nestled in the foothills below Snowbasin. Beautiful views of Morgan Valley, Snowbasin Ski resort, it is a gateway to all your outdoor adventures. We are semi-rural, so expect wild turkeys randomly visiting, along with our neighbor's chickens, and a rooster crowing. Maybe even a deer or moose, if you're lucky. A starry sky, because we don't have much light pollution! The sites are tucked behind a hill, perfect for privacy, and is surrounded by scrub oak trees. Campers are welcome to use the fire pit area chairs and our portable propane fire place (when there is not a fire danger in place). There are some plug in bistro lights for a cozy camping ambiance and a power strip to charge any electronics. There is drinkable water at the faucet by our front porch. Cooking with a propane camp stove is ok. There is an enclosed compost toilet, power strip for charging needs, and a picnic table at the first tent site. Dogs are negotiable, just ask ahead of time. The sites are a short walk down from the top of the driveway. Sites are not wheelchair accessible. Our site only fits one four person tent. Our location in Mt. Green is a great central location to some of these spots: 10 minutes from Snowbasin Ski Resort: Skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and a great brunch at the lodge. 15 minutes from Morgan: ATV rentals, horseback riding, river tubing, BBQ, coffee, and Debs Spicy Pie. 15 minutes from Ogden: Historic 25th Street, great bars, farmer's markets every Saturday, movie theater, excellent restaurants, and amazing rock climbing. 40 minutes from Salt Lake City: amazing bars, great food, lots of activities. 20 minutes from Boating or swimming at Pineview in Eden, or in East Canyon in Morgan. We have all sorts of activities that we can recommend. Please reach out, we'd be happy to share some of our favorite places!

Wasatch View Ranch

4 sites · RVs20 acres · Ogden, UT

Our ranchette is for boarding horses- both monthly and overnights. We are big rig friendly with rotomill roads and spacious views. We have small pastures where horses roam and graze. For Hip Campers we hope you enjoy the beautiful views and spectacular sunsets. Please "self serve" park at the north end of the sand arena- about 400 yards north of Pioneer Rd. No meetNgreet needed.Learn more about this land:Plenty of RV parking (no tents, no car camping) at the north side of our Horse Boarding Ranch. Big Rig friendly, no road noise, safe and secure. More of a "safe parking/overnight" spot. Not a campground. 1.25 mile west of I-15, greater Ogden area. See the yellow lines on the google map for entry and X for parking spot. No "meet N greet" offered, please self serve. RVs only. No tents/no car camping.

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Happy to have a portable ac unit to keep cool at this site in July!

1 night at Meadowlark

Stacy was very helpful when I arrived and showed me where to park. Nice area with a great view. I was happy I had an outdoor rug and a place to get out of the hot sun. Things cooled a bit at night so I was comfortable. Nice safe place to stay.

1 night at Meadowlark

Meadowlark is a beautiful homestead in Tremonton, UT. You can tell Stacy has worked hard on establishing this beautiful property with stunning views of the valley below. Iwould love to come back in a few years and see the full potential of the recently planted fruit trees. There's goats, and chickens and gardens (my pup FREAKED when she saw her first goat, but qui kly adapted). Equally as charming as the homestead is Stacy as a host. Came out to grwwt me, even guided me as I used my questionable backing skills getting into the spot. I tow a 31 trailer, and I was able to navigate the space with ease. The site was *mostly level*. Stacy's co-host, Marmaduke, greeted my pups and was more gentle than my own pups! Imabe real honest, I approached this property from the west and as I was driving in off the interstate for the first 12 miles I thought I was being puked. Desolate desert nothingness. But as you peak the crest and that lush green valley view breaks the distance, its an other worldly view. Simply breathtaking. Now, that said, at first (like I said, zero services coming in from the west) I was concerned about the "what ifs"...what if I need gas? What if I need groceries? What if I need to replace a second trailer tire this trip? FEAR NOT! Meadowlark is 6ish minutes to the nearest gas and egg McMuffin to the east! And once you get on the high to the east of the property, its basically a city all the way past Salt Lake! Loved my stay here. Very quiet, very comfortable.

2 nights at Secret Canyon Ranch

We ended up staying in Julie's yurt in an even more remote location. It was perfect! What magical land to get to experience on our long road trip. The yurt was clean, cozy and had all imaginable amenities needed. Thank you Julie for a wonderful stay!

1 night at Brigham City KOA - On the Fruit Way

We stayed in one of the cabins which had air conditioning and was very clean! It was a “bring your own bedding” situation, so we used our sleeping bag. The KOA itself was quiet and the bathrooms were very well kept. We loved the complimentary pancake breakfast!

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

Nice, secluded spot, good for tents or RV. Had a good weekend campout

Weekend Trip to Mountain Top Getaways

Having the hammock poles at camp was really nice! There was less flat room than other sites, so if you’re also considering a tent, make sure it’s a small one. We just camped in our cars and it was fine. We weren’t able to use the fire pit as a wild wind storm rolled through, but it was there to use. We enjoyed our stay!

1 night at Crazy Cow Farm Adventures

The property has been developed nicely since our last visit! The covered dining/lounging areas are lovely. Shayna's hospitality (and visiting the puppies) are what brought us back and will continue to when we are in the area.

1 night at Crazy Cow Farm Adventures

The kids loved seeing all the animals at the farm especially the very friendly dogs and puppies, horse, pigs, goats, sheep, cows, bunnies and chickens. My son was excited to complete the star farmer program and get his badge and sticker. The playground and swings were also a hit. The host Shayna was very friendly and we would stay again if we were in the area. Thanks for a fun stay!

Weekend Trip to Crazy Cow Farm Adventures

What a nice little place to camp. I needed a quiet place to rest and this certainly was good for that. The place is set up well for families and I'll keep this place in mind for future trips with mine.

Weekend Trip to Meadowlark

I had a wonderful night and regretted only booking one night. It was perfect for visiting Golden Spike National Historic Park nearby. Stacy was quick to respond and he greeted me when I arrived. Parking was easy and I can't say enough about the view! My cat enjoyed watching the goats and chickens from the camper window. I really needed a relaxing night on my road trip and my stay was exactly that! Thanks Stacy!

Weekend Trip to Valley View RV Resort

Beautiful campground. Well maintained. Highly recommend

1 night at Meadowlark

We had a great time staying here! Stacy was an incredible host from start to finish, very accommodating and communicative from start to finish. Great power hookup and my dog was welcomed with open arms as well. I highly recommend this spot to anyone passing through the area!

1 night at Meadowlark

Camping was very easy here; there is an rv hookup and the host, Stacy, is very nice and is incredibly understanding, I asked if I could hang a hammock and though we didn’t end up doing it Stacy was still very very willing to help come up with a solution to do. I would highly recommend. 5/5

1 night at The Hitching Post

I appreciated the after hours check in, especially after such a long drive. It was stress free. And despite being close to others, it was relatively quiet.

1 night at Mountain Top Getaways

Truly is THE BEST… It can’t be beat anywhere. We LOVE staying here and have been back multiple times!!! Just go! I promise it’s so worth it!!!

Weekend Trip to Crazy Cow Farm Adventures

Excellent host, excellent site, a lot to do and see! Strongly recommend!

Weekend Trip to Secluded Maple Creek River bottoms

We camped on spot #2. The approach was a little steep. Definitely recommend 4WD. The spot was spectacular with beautiful vegetation and bird song. The rushing creek was our neighbor. Ken enhanced the spot with a fire ring and picnic table with a ground cover. Perfect balance of sun and shade over the day. No one stayed at #1, so we never saw anyone else and skinny dipped in the creek!! Surrounding roads were quiet and made for a lovely ride. Hiking was easy to find nearby. We discovered a great local diner called LD's. We can't wait to go back and explore the area more. Our puppy was enchanted too.

2 nights at Mountain Top Getaways

Wow, what a beautiful spot! Would definitely come back!

1 night at Crazy Cow Farm Adventures

they were so kind and welcoming. property is beautiful and all the animals are so sweet!

1 night at Mountain Top Getaways

I did car camping with my pup on the property! It was very peaceful and I loved that it felt like we were completely surrounded by nature. The cows were so cute! I had anxiety about getting to the spot without service, but was able to find it rather easy with downloading the map ahead of time and following the signs. Great spot, will stay there again if I'm passing through town!

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Mantua Waterfront RV Resort

1 siteMantua, UT

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Golden Spike RV Park

11 sites1 acre · Brigham City, UT

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Camping in Golden Spike National Historic Site guide

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Where can you relive one of the most important moments in American history? Hint: it's in not in Washington D.C.—it's in the middle of the Utah desert. Here, two steam locomotives met in 1869 to complete the first transcontinental railroad. At Golden Spike, you can stand in the exact spot that changed the country's future.

The history is palpable as two replica steam engines ride the rails. Afterward, be transported to the 1800s as volunteers reenact the Last Spike ceremony. Stand close to the front—you might even get to participate. If you're a fan of trains, the boiler wash is a must-see. Want to get up close and personal with the railroad? Walk the 1.5-mile Big Fill Loop along the Central Pacific and Union Pacific grades. You can even walk out onto the Big Fill, a ravine-spanning engineering marvel. Rangers lead guided hikes of the trail on summer weekends.

If you're visiting in the winter, there's still plenty to do. Drive the east or west railroad grade to see how the workers navigated the landscape. Look for the spot where workers laid 10 miles of track in one day. When the weather is rough, head to the Engine House to see the locomotives.

Golden Spike is remote—find great camping options in Wellsville or Willard Bay State Park.

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