Camping for fishing in Utah
224 camps in Utah that list fishing 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 77°F and lows near 50°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Dutch John38 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Samak34 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Ephraim30 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Lyman23 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Provo19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Utah are good for fishing?
224 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 11 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 77°F and lows near 50°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 84% also offer hiking, 50% also offer biking, 50% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in UtahThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Gooseberry Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalGooseberry Group Campground is located on an aspen-covered hillside above Gooseberry Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and canoeing on the small reservoir and…
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Albion BasinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAlbion Basin Campground, just 15 miles from Sandy, Utah, is set among shady white pines and aspens in its beautiful namesake basin in Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 9,500 feet.
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Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDripping Springs Campground is situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet in rolling high desert terrain near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge National…
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Iron MineFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalIron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah.
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Arch Dam CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalArch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National…
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Deer Run CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDeer Run Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is less than a…
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Canyon RimFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCanyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim…
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Greens LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGreens Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the lake and exploring the Red…
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Free camps for fishing
- Rex Reservoir CUA Dispersed CampingDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Rex Reservoir dispersed camp sites are located at an elevation of over 7,200 feet and are shaded by pinyon and juniper trees. Facilities include a vault restroom and information kiosk. Camp…
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…
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