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The Rockin Robbins Ranch

12 sites · Lodging, RVs6 acres · 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
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Yuba - El Conejo Lakeside

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Scipio, UT
Park your van, trailer or RV a skip away from Yuba Lake on private 3 acre land. Unimproved parking space surrounded by beautiful views. Plenty of space to set up tents, pets welcome. Just minutes away from the marina and Yuba Lake State Park amenities including zip line, potable water and dump with state park entrance fee. Enjoy the lake during the day and the stars at night. Property has two sites. Both have optional electrical hookup, boat slip , and firewood. Site 1 - “El Conejo Camp Spot” away from the main road featuring 4x20 step off deck, picnic table, and camp chairs, as well (2) 30amp RV hookups. This is a pull thru or pull around site. Site 2 - “Roadside Summit” with picnic table, fire ring, and 50amp electrical hookup. This is a pull through site with grade. Lake can be accessed with state park fee at the marina entrance and the north shore -OR- on the south side via five minute ride or 1.25 mi walk. Note: this is a shared private beach for the properties on this side of the lake. It is included with your booking and limited to that time. It has many amenities including: large gazebos on artificial turf, fire pits, playground, flush toilets, water, and docks. (See Add-Ons if you need a boat slip for the day or overnight). Road in is dirt with minor grade up to property. Notes: ——— * Wildlife - In late summer, cattle graze nearby. In spring, you may see sheep and baby lambs on the way to the south beach access. There are rattle snakes, bunnies, and we’ve seen a scorpion or two. *Weather - Summer days can be quite hot with cooler nights. There is no shade on the property. Wind gusts carrying dust can occur. It’s a good idea to check weather app for conditions. *Landscape/Views - Utah natural landscape changes markedly with the seasons. Some photos may reflect green grasses, when these dry out mid summer, they can produce fine stickers to be aware of with long hair pets, kids, and ankles in general. Views can change depending on developing neighboring properties. Sunsets either at the lake or the property are unobstructed and often dramatic. Night sky viewing is also pretty awesome as there is very little light pollution.
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Secluded Orchard Boondocking

2 sites · RVs7 acres · Santaquin, UT
We're easy to get to off the north Santaquin exit. GPS doesn’t recognize us exactly, but keep going until the egg shack near the 35 mph sign. Non-GPS directions: if southbound on i-15, take the Santaquin exit (you’ll see this northmost exit first), then take a R onto the main street. if northbound on i-15, take a L off of the second (northmost) Santaquin exit, then L onto the main street. Turn R onto 400 E (immediately before sinclair gas station). Drive through houses and about a mile into orchards. On the R look for a break in the trees that has the egg shack, a gate, a mailbox, our gravel driveway, and a speed limit sign just past the driveway. The park spot is on mostly bare dirt, with a 360-degree view of apple and cherry orchards. Entry to the spot requires driving on gravel and dirt road. There is a grassy play area and trampoline kids are welcome to use. It's best to have adult supervision to keep kids away from the farm animals area, for safety. We're happy to provide a jug of pure drinking water. We can bring a picnic table and/or benches over if you'd like. If you need to, you can approach the house to access wifi for guests. Best if you can let me know, so I can direct you to a comfortable spot. GUEST_EXT pass: guest123 Noise: If you are a light sleeper, you might be awakened by train horns about a mile away. They usually don't come more than once in the night, and in the nearby house we aren't awakened. Other than that, you can hear the freeway traffic faintly in the distance. It's mostly quiet. Attractions: We have a few great local hiking spots. Santaquin canyon trails are only 8 minutes away. The Grotto, up Payson canyon, is fairly short and has a lovely waterfall at the end.
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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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Welcome to the Farm

1 site · RV, Tent15 acres · Salina, UT
Easy access to campsite on a 15 acre farm. Campsite is close to owners home with access to lawn for tents. The beautiful sounds of birds can be heard nestlings in the trees. If you are lucky you may experience the smell of fresh cut hay and indulge in the fresh home grown fruit in the fall that owners will share with you. Always relaxing to see the gorgeous sunsets as you sit by a fire or just relax in the great outdoors. Access is easy via paved county road. A picnic table is yours to use while sitting in the shade of trees. The campsite is a single campsite but large enough for trucks with trailers or motorhomes.. The site is close to the many piute trail atv trails in the area and other off road access. Many beautiful mountain drives both paved and unpaved are nearby. The site has wifi, electricity and well water,
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Off Grid Glamping (Guestroom #3)

2 sites · Lodging5 acres · Fairview, UT
Located just outside Indianola on 5 acres of shady trees and beautiful views lies our little slice of heaven where we live full time. Up the hill from our home is our cozy guest room. The 12x16 room can easily sleep 4 people with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. The room has electricity and running water with a half bath. Just outside the bedroom you will find a picnic area with a picnic table and grill. Outside garden hose on side of the building and trash can. ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES. Located two miles off Highway 89 in Black Hawk Mountain Estates is our 5 acres off grid home with multiple guestrooms & spaces for tents, trailers, and 5th wheel hook ups. All spots/rooms are reserved separately. Fun for all ages and for small and large group gatherings. Contact us for special pricing for larger groups and extra amenities. All guests will have access to the playground with swings, in ground trampoline, slide, tetherball, cornhole, little tykes playhouse, & mechanical “quarter” rides that turn on with a switch of a button.
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A Traveler's Homestead Retreat

1 site · RV2 acres · Fayette, UT
Our family property is full of history and has been passed down our family line for generations. We are building upon its foundation to grow a thriving homestead for our family and a retreat for our guests. Our garden is fed by the town's Spring and we have little rivers running through the property once a week which is quite a sight! Our little farm is full of goats, pigs, sheep, ducks, dogs, cats, and chickens! We are happy to show the animals to guests interested in seeing them. You have to see our view of the stars at night! We love to share this homesteading lifestyle with others and love the traveling lifestyle as well after traveling for three years in our RV as a family. We have four children and provide a family-friendly and safe environment for our guests. Our property offers 30 amp electrical hookups. Since we have tons of animals we can not host any dogs at this time. Quiet times are from 10pm-7am
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Camping in Yuba State Park guide

Overview

About

Legend has it that disgruntled local farmers sang a song with the lyrics, “You be damned if you work, and damned if you don’t,” while building the Yuba Reservoir—hence its original name, the “U.B. Dam.” Today, the 22-mile-long lake sits at the heart of Yuba State Park, where getting on the water is the top activity. Bring your boat, water skis, or windsurf, cool off with a swim at the sandy beaches, or try your luck fishing for northern pike and walleye. Away from the water, you can also go ziplining or explore the surrounding hiking and OTV trails.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for year-round camping: Oasis Campground has RV sites with and without electric hookups, plus heated family cabins with cooking facilities.
  • Best for boaters: Painted Rocks Campground has RV sites with electric hookups and its own boat launch on the east bank of the Yuba Reservoir. 
  • Best for beach views: North Beaches Campground has primitive campsites with vault toilets and shared firepits, right by the sand.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. You can reserve campsites and cabins at all Yuka State Park campgrounds during peak season—March 15 through Sept 16. For the rest of the year, only Oasis Campground remains open, with sites only available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis. 
  2. All campsites can be reserved four months in advance, and you can book online via the Reserve America website.
  3. Campsites can book up as fast, especially for holiday weekends, so book as soon as possible. Note that you can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the 4-month reservation window.

When to go

Hemmed in between mountain and desert, Yuba State Park enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers (June through September) ideal for swimming and water sports, and icy winters when the lake freezes over (November through March). The park stays open year-round, although all but one of its campgrounds close in low season. Check the water levels before arrival if you plan to boat or enjoy water sports in summer.

Know before you go

  • Yuba State Park sits 110 miles south of Salt Lake City, about a 1-hour and 40-minute drive away along I-15. The main park entrance is at the Oasis campground and day-use area—take exit 202 and follow the signs. Alternatively, the Painted Rocks are reached via Utah Hwy 28.
  • A per-vehicle day pass is required for all Utah State Parks, and booking fees also apply. 
  • Yuba State Park facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, and a camp store selling ice and firewood. Several boat launches and seasonal paddle board rentals are available.
  • Toxic algae has been found blooming at the lake in recent years, so follow park guidelines regarding swimming and water sports.
  • Pets are permitted at Yuba State Park, but must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. 
  • There are accessible restrooms, picnic areas, and campsites at Yuba State Park.
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