The best camping in Deer Creek State Park Utah, UT

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A family-friendly state park ideal for boating, paddling, swimming, and other watersports fun.  

The best camping in Deer Creek State Park Utah, UT

Public campgrounds here are often sold out.
1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

3. 1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

91%
(22)
28mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 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.
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from 
$51
 / night
The Ranch from the road

5. The Rockin Robbins Ranch

98%
(122)
34mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 12 sites · RVs, Lodging · Santaquin, UT
Our beautiful ranch is a Family Farm started by Grandpa Dar. We continue to honor the old ways of caring for free roaming chickens, growing food without chemicals, honey bee shelters, sharing our Hearth and Home with family and friends. Our rose gardens are delightful, and full of birds.. enjoy... We have been planting Hazelnut Trees, Chestnut Trees, Peach Trees, and a grove of old Oak Trees, old apple tree varieties, and of course our Mulberry trees... We have expanded our ranch to a few more acres for our cows to be able to have more room. Our Fire Pit is open to all guests. The wood for all designated fire areas is provided. There are BBQ Grills, Dutch Ovens, etc so you can cook out doors. The Outdoor hot water shower offers a place to cool down in summer heat... Water is always hot with our tankless water heater... We plant and tend vegetable gardens for our guests to share in the harvest. We plant Huggle Mounds in the spring... as well as grapes and assorted fruit trees... You are welcome to walk our Custom Labyrinth. You are free to wander the fields, gardens and orchards. When the garden is in bloom, help yourself... Most sites have air conditions or fans, as well as heaters in season. 110 power is at each site... We have a Grumpy Dragon Cafe outside with a help yourself breakfast bar. Picnic tables are provided at tent sites and at the Grumpy Dragon. WIFI is available at the Grumpy Dragon as well as at your camp site... Help your self to muffins, breakfast bars, beverages and fresh fruit. A refrigerator is outside for cold water and frozen water bottles. Coffee, tea and Hot chocolate is always available. WIFI is available at the for an outdoor Cafe... Your devices should be able to pick up a strong signal. 5 G and 2.4...( 2 different pass words are provided) Our Farmhouse on the Ranch has been a Bed and Breakfast since 1991 You can book a guest room inside the Farmhouse...A 5th wheel trailer, our B and B. Country Traveler RV... these are stationary and do not leave the property or our outdoor camp sites. Guest parking areas are provided... Area adventures: Santaquin Canyon, Nebo Loop, Young Living Farm, The Red Barn, Hiking trails. Welcome... Host... Lynnellen
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$41
 / night
Hope Acres Glampground

8. Hope Acres Glampground

98%
(64)
47mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 7 sites · Lodging · Tabiona, UT
Looking for a Glamping experience? Hope Acres Glampground is in the tall Pinion Pines at 7800 feet atop of a Mesa in Northern Utah. Just minutes from 2 large Reservoirs, Strawberry and Starvation to include mountain lakes, rivers for fishing, boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming and other water activities. In the middle of mountainous country, there are many hiking trails as well as off road UTV and ATV trails for riding the back country. If your into sightseeing then this is the place, with many different species of wildlife that roam this beautiful landscape as well as a Birds Eye view of the high terrain that awaits you. Hope Acres has beautiful Bell Tents that are placed on elevated decks with comfortable queen beds and some twins. Each tent boasts air conditioning that provides the comforts of home while enjoying the outdoors. Each camp site is a spacious 50 feet from the next and offers a personal bathroom as well as a shower, picnic table, high speed internet, hammock, BBQ and outdoor sink, amenities for an enjoyable experience. If you are looking for a hideaway then come experience the beauty while relaxing and making memories at Hope Acres, we look forward to seeing you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$60
 / night
Verlocken Farms

12. Verlocken Farms

6.5mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 3 sites · Lodging · Midway, UT
Verlocken Farms is an almost 9 acre ranch in breathtaking Midway, Utah. Come relax, enjoy the views of the Wasatch Range, and see and hear the farm animals and wildlife on this quintessential farm property. The big green barn used to be the home of a racehorse breeding business and now is a peaceful home to highland cattle and various other lovable creatures. The farm is walkable/bikeable to downtown Midway where you'll find restaurants, shops, and multiple yearly events like Swiss Days. Close to the Ice Castles, Homestead Crater, Solider Hollow, golfing, the Provo River, two lakes (Deer Creek and Jordanelle), Heber Valley Railroad & more. Located near world class skiing - only 25 min to Park City Mountain and even less to Deer Valley. Plenty of hiking, biking, water activities, ATV trails, and more all within minutes. Verlocken Farms is the perfect mix of old and new and a great place to relax, reenergize and be inspired.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$110
 / night
Horse Farm RV Site

13. Horse Farm RV Site

20mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 1 site · Tent, RV · Sandy, UT
Water and 30AMP 40ft site. Dump Stations close by. The site is nestled in very special part of the Sandy suburbs, where every property has a mini farm. As you stroll these quiet tree-lined roads, you will discover horses, alpacas, chickens, and many other friendly RVers. With towering mountain views and golden sunsets, you will feel the campground vibes you are used to. Where we are, the pace is slow. We usually wake up to horse whinnies and fresh eggs from our chickens. Your friendly dogs and horses are welcome too. We have a paddock, terrace, firepit and some of the best mountain views in the valley. The site can accommodate up to 40ft, with additional with road parking for tow/toad vehicles. The site is mostly shaded, but also has clear skies for a Starlink. In the summer, the site is 5 minutes to mountain trails, 5 minutes to an equestrian trail area, 10 minutes to an epic mountain biking single track area, 18 minutes to Snowbird for tram rides to the top of the Wasatch, summer concerts and Oktoberfest. In the winter, you have 7 ski resorts to choose from, skiing on arguably the 'greatest snow on earth'. With Alta only 22 minutes away, you can ski one of three ski-only resorts in the world. Or, choose boarding at the fun-filled terrain park of Brighton. Park City is the largest resort in the USA and is only 45 minutes away. For city amenities, Sandy has everything. Multiple RV suppliers and repair shops, tire shops, and all the equipment stores you would ever need, including an REI. We have grocery stores from Trader Joe's down the street, to a Kroger a couple of minutes away and a Wholefoods 15min away. Sandy has many great family restaurants and coffee shops and is only a short drive (or light-rail ride) into downtown Salt Lake City which is packed with world-class cuisine and entertainment. Sandy is home to Utah's hockey team and soccer teams, a training center for the Utah Jazz and a beautiful new Theatre with Broadway shows playing regularly. For kids/parents, there is a stunning aquarium, awesome indoor play centers and huge parks, pools and splash-pads. We would love to have you stay. Won't you join us?
Pets
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Campfires
from 
$80
 / night
Enchanted Urban "Tree House" for 5

19. Enchanted Urban "Tree House" for 5

74%
(43)
33mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 4 sites · Lodging · Salt Lake City, UT
Calling all travelers who want an escape from the mundane! Our "Enchanted Urban TREE HOUSE" is called this due to the upper loft area with skylights that look into the trees branches above! The Enchanted Whimsical theme is very "Alice In Wonderland-esc". Allow yourself and your group to be enchanted by the livingroom's GOLD CEILINGS and clocks wall, reminding you to unwind and take some time for self care! On the topic of self-care, upon ascending the GOLD SPIRAL STAIRCASE located in the newly remodeled kitchen, you will be hugged with a unique meditation station, just outside the loft bedroom. Here there are ton's of tiny golden mirrors and some meditation floor pads, for an ideal spot to sit in contemplation and seek your most present minded self. A door-way off this room leads you into the "tree-house" feeling bedroom. The green color scheme and the skylight peering at the branches of the trees which extend over the roof in the sky, create a "tree-house like" experience. Back down on the ground level, you will find a second and third bedroom. The first one has a queen bed as well as a closet. The 3rd bedroom sleeps just one person with a twin bed and is at the back of the house. The window looking out back from here is the closest room to the hot tub/gazebo area in the backyard, which is professionally cleaned and maintained. There is a remodeled, full bath with bath tub on the ground level. This is the only bathroom in this home. The remodeled kitchen is well stocked/appointed. This backyard space has a couple outside table and chair areas, and it is the place we would as that you park during your stay, accessing it through the alley (see listing photos). The yard is fully fenced. The neighborhood is a mix of single family and multifamily dwellings and is close to Freeway entrances, minutes from restaurants, bars entertainment
Pets
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$95
 / night
Sun Outdoors Salt Lake City

20. Sun Outdoors Salt Lake City

37mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 184 sites · RVs, Lodging · North Salt Lake, UT
Sun Outdoors Salt Lake City stands out as a premier camping destination due to its close proximity to both the breathtaking Great Salt Lake and the vibrant downtown area. This unique campground offers an ideal blend of outdoor adventure and urban convenience, making it perfect for those seeking both relaxation and exploration. Guests can immerse themselves in a variety of activities, from hiking scenic trails to enjoying local dining and shopping options just minutes away. For a fun way to explore the area, consider renting one of the Surrey bikes available on-site. If you prefer to stay within the campground, you can take advantage of the inviting pool, engage in friendly competition with life-size board games, or gather around the community BBQ grills for a delightful cookout. Accommodations at Sun Outdoors include spacious RV sites, charming Airstream trailer rentals, and cozy cabin rentals, ensuring a comfortable stay for every type of camper. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, this campground is the perfect base for your Salt Lake City adventure!
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$100
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1959 Airstream Tiny Home- Hot Tub!

91%
(22)
28mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$51
 / night

The Rockin Robbins Ranch

98%
(122)
34mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 12 sites · RVs, Lodging · Santaquin, UT
Our beautiful ranch is a Family Farm started by Grandpa Dar. We continue to honor the old ways of caring for free roaming chickens, growing food without chemicals, honey bee shelters, sharing our Hearth and Home with family and friends. Our rose gardens are delightful, and full of birds.. enjoy... We have been planting Hazelnut Trees, Chestnut Trees, Peach Trees, and a grove of old Oak Trees, old apple tree varieties, and of course our Mulberry trees... We have expanded our ranch to a few more acres for our cows to be able to have more room. Our Fire Pit is open to all guests. The wood for all designated fire areas is provided. There are BBQ Grills, Dutch Ovens, etc so you can cook out doors. The Outdoor hot water shower offers a place to cool down in summer heat... Water is always hot with our tankless water heater... We plant and tend vegetable gardens for our guests to share in the harvest. We plant Huggle Mounds in the spring... as well as grapes and assorted fruit trees... You are welcome to walk our Custom Labyrinth. You are free to wander the fields, gardens and orchards. When the garden is in bloom, help yourself... Most sites have air conditions or fans, as well as heaters in season. 110 power is at each site... We have a Grumpy Dragon Cafe outside with a help yourself breakfast bar. Picnic tables are provided at tent sites and at the Grumpy Dragon. WIFI is available at the Grumpy Dragon as well as at your camp site... Help your self to muffins, breakfast bars, beverages and fresh fruit. A refrigerator is outside for cold water and frozen water bottles. Coffee, tea and Hot chocolate is always available. WIFI is available at the for an outdoor Cafe... Your devices should be able to pick up a strong signal. 5 G and 2.4...( 2 different pass words are provided) Our Farmhouse on the Ranch has been a Bed and Breakfast since 1991 You can book a guest room inside the Farmhouse...A 5th wheel trailer, our B and B. Country Traveler RV... these are stationary and do not leave the property or our outdoor camp sites. Guest parking areas are provided... Area adventures: Santaquin Canyon, Nebo Loop, Young Living Farm, The Red Barn, Hiking trails. Welcome... Host... Lynnellen
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$41
 / night

Hope Acres Glampground

98%
(64)
47mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 7 sites · Lodging · Tabiona, UT
Looking for a Glamping experience? Hope Acres Glampground is in the tall Pinion Pines at 7800 feet atop of a Mesa in Northern Utah. Just minutes from 2 large Reservoirs, Strawberry and Starvation to include mountain lakes, rivers for fishing, boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming and other water activities. In the middle of mountainous country, there are many hiking trails as well as off road UTV and ATV trails for riding the back country. If your into sightseeing then this is the place, with many different species of wildlife that roam this beautiful landscape as well as a Birds Eye view of the high terrain that awaits you. Hope Acres has beautiful Bell Tents that are placed on elevated decks with comfortable queen beds and some twins. Each tent boasts air conditioning that provides the comforts of home while enjoying the outdoors. Each camp site is a spacious 50 feet from the next and offers a personal bathroom as well as a shower, picnic table, high speed internet, hammock, BBQ and outdoor sink, amenities for an enjoyable experience. If you are looking for a hideaway then come experience the beauty while relaxing and making memories at Hope Acres, we look forward to seeing you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$60
 / night

Verlocken Farms

6.5mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 3 sites · Lodging · Midway, UT
Verlocken Farms is an almost 9 acre ranch in breathtaking Midway, Utah. Come relax, enjoy the views of the Wasatch Range, and see and hear the farm animals and wildlife on this quintessential farm property. The big green barn used to be the home of a racehorse breeding business and now is a peaceful home to highland cattle and various other lovable creatures. The farm is walkable/bikeable to downtown Midway where you'll find restaurants, shops, and multiple yearly events like Swiss Days. Close to the Ice Castles, Homestead Crater, Solider Hollow, golfing, the Provo River, two lakes (Deer Creek and Jordanelle), Heber Valley Railroad & more. Located near world class skiing - only 25 min to Park City Mountain and even less to Deer Valley. Plenty of hiking, biking, water activities, ATV trails, and more all within minutes. Verlocken Farms is the perfect mix of old and new and a great place to relax, reenergize and be inspired.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$110
 / night

Horse Farm RV Site

20mi from Deer Creek State Park Utah · 1 site · Tent, RV · Sandy, UT
Water and 30AMP 40ft site. Dump Stations close by. The site is nestled in very special part of the Sandy suburbs, where every property has a mini farm. As you stroll these quiet tree-lined roads, you will discover horses, alpacas, chickens, and many other friendly RVers. With towering mountain views and golden sunsets, you will feel the campground vibes you are used to. Where we are, the pace is slow. We usually wake up to horse whinnies and fresh eggs from our chickens. Your friendly dogs and horses are welcome too. We have a paddock, terrace, firepit and some of the best mountain views in the valley. The site can accommodate up to 40ft, with additional with road parking for tow/toad vehicles. The site is mostly shaded, but also has clear skies for a Starlink. In the summer, the site is 5 minutes to mountain trails, 5 minutes to an equestrian trail area, 10 minutes to an epic mountain biking single track area, 18 minutes to Snowbird for tram rides to the top of the Wasatch, summer concerts and Oktoberfest. In the winter, you have 7 ski resorts to choose from, skiing on arguably the 'greatest snow on earth'. With Alta only 22 minutes away, you can ski one of three ski-only resorts in the world. Or, choose boarding at the fun-filled terrain park of Brighton. Park City is the largest resort in the USA and is only 45 minutes away. For city amenities, Sandy has everything. Multiple RV suppliers and repair shops, tire shops, and all the equipment stores you would ever need, including an REI. We have grocery stores from Trader Joe's down the street, to a Kroger a couple of minutes away and a Wholefoods 15min away. Sandy has many great family restaurants and coffee shops and is only a short drive (or light-rail ride) into downtown Salt Lake City which is packed with world-class cuisine and entertainment. Sandy is home to Utah's hockey team and soccer teams, a training center for the Utah Jazz and a beautiful new Theatre with Broadway shows playing regularly. For kids/parents, there is a stunning aquarium, awesome indoor play centers and huge parks, pools and splash-pads. We would love to have you stay. Won't you join us?
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$80
 / night

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Overview

About

On the shores of the Deer Creek Reservoir just an hour from Salt Lake City, Deer Creek State Park is a watersports haven in an otherwise arid desert. Boating, waterskiing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing are all popular activities at the park and campers will find a variety of sites to choose from including full-hookup, pull-through RV sites and more secluded tent-only sites. The park has a bit of a resort feel with a floating water park, onsite upscale restaurant, and zipline tours. Boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and more are available for rent at the Deer Creek Island Resort.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for RVs: Chokecherry Campground 
  • Best for tent campers: Great Horned Owl Campground

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • All campsite reservations are available on a four-month rolling basis. Reservations are strongly recommended during the months and on weekends the rest of the year. 
  • Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • Not all sites are suitable for large RVs. Make sure the campsite will accommodate your vehicle length before booking. Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite unless otherwise specified.

When to go

Deer Creek State Park is open year-round but the campgrounds are only open from May 1 through October. Water temperatures can be chilly on the Deer Creek Reservoir even in the summer months; July and August are the best times for watersports. Expect crowds on summer weekends so visit mid-week if you can. Fall is especially nice for camping, kayaking, and hiking around the lake. In winter, Deer Creek Reservoir offers some of the best ice fishing near Salt Lake City.

Know before you go

  1. Campsites include covered picnic tables, fire pits, and access to hot showers. 
  2. Any boat coming from out of state or Lake Powell must be checked and decontaminated prior to launching into Deer Creek.
  3. Coldwater conditions exist at Deer Creek. All vessels including stand up paddleboards must have a life jacket onboard for each person. 
  4. Dogs are allowed only in the campground. Dogs are not allowed in the water, in boats, or on park trails.

Nearby attractions

Embark on a prehistoric adventure while camping near Jurassic National Monument, a destination that will transport you back in time. This extraordinary site is a paradise for camping enthusiasts, with its rugged landscapes and fascinating dinosaur fossils waiting to be discovered.

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