Camping for climbing in Utah
42 camps in Utah that list climbing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 54°F.
Best areas for climbing
- Around Mount Pleasant11 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Spanish Valley10 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Lyman5 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Hurricane5 camps for climbing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Utah are good for climbing?
42 camps that list climbing or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 90% also offer hiking, 69% also offer biking, 48% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open climbing in UtahThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Big Bend Group SitesFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalFamilies and large groups will enjoy the three reservable group sites at Big Bend. Group sites A and B are located within the main campground along the Colorado River. Group Site C is…
View camp →- Eagle Crags TrailFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 2.8 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. From the information kiosk at the trailhead, take the prominent singletrack trail heading southwest into Canaan…
View camp → - Lower Onion Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, offering vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers and the area's captivating red rock formations. Individual sites are…
View camp → - Moon Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake to enjoy cool…
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MackinawFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalMackinaw Campground is located next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.
View camp →- Hittle Bottom Recreation SiteFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site is located along the banks of the Colorado River, offering sweeping vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers, and striking red rock formations. The area is a…
View camp → - BOWERY CREEK CAMPGROUNDFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Overview Bowery Creek Campground is next to Fish Lake in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah (Not to be confused with Bowery Haven Resort). Visitors enjoy boating, kayaking…
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Fruita CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalLocated in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges in the [Waterpocket…
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