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Camping in Utah
1,903 places to camp in Utah: 506 national forest and federal campgrounds, 14 state park campgrounds, 611 free dispersed and primitive spots, 772 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are May–Jun & Aug–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 56°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around Spanish Valley260 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Hurricane173 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Independence154 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Mount Pleasant126 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Bluff126 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Utah?
The best camping months are May–Jun & Aug–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 56°F.
Is there free camping in Utah?
Yes: 651 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Utah?
At about 78% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Where are the darkest skies for camping in Utah?
1,208 camps sit under the darkest skies (class 1–2). See the stargazing page.
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Open Utah in Find campsThis week's picks
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White BridgeFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalWhite Bridge Campground is located just 12 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah and 55 miles northeast of Cedar City. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing on nearby Panguitch Lake and exploring…
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Potters PondFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalPotters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to two scenic ponds, at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the…
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South Campground (Ut)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalReservations for South Campground are available up to 14 days before your arrival and may extend up to two days beyond this 14-day booking window.
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Stateline CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalStateline Campground is located on the border of Utah and Arizona on the House Rock Valley Road. The site also is where the northern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The…
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GreendaleFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGreendale Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,900 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is nearby…
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Panguitch LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPanguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes…
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Old Folks FlatFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalOld Folks Flat Campground is nestled in beautiful Huntington Canyon along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Many…
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Devils Garden CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDevils Garden Campground is located deep within the heart of beautiful Arches National Park in Southeastern Utah, at an elevation of approximately 5200 ft.. The campground is situated among…
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Free camping in Utah
651 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.
- Big Lake CUA Dispersed CampingDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Big Lake is located in a very scenic large meadow at an elevation of over 9,300 feet. Most dispersed camp sites are found near aspen and conifer trees for shade. There is a vault restroom…
View camp → - Gates Lake CUA Dispersed CampingDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Gates Lake dispersed camping is located next to Gates Lake reservoir at an elevation of nearly 9,800 feet and is shaded by aspen and conifer trees. Facilities include a vault restroom and…
View camp → - Farnsworth CUA Dispersed CampingDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Farnsworth Dispersed camping is located at an elevation of over 9,000 feet and are mostly shaded by aspen trees. Facilities include a vault restroom, information kiosk, with graveled roads…
View camp → - Metate TrailFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Route. 0.06 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest. This trail is a connector. Wide and sandy, it connects the Anasazi and Red…
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