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Camping for swimming in Utah

52 camps in Utah that list swimming 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 50°F.

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52camps for swimming
0free or dispersed
37reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for swimming

  1. Around Dutch John27 camps for swimming within 25 miles
  2. Around Ogden6 camps for swimming within 25 miles
  3. Around Lyman6 camps for swimming within 25 miles
  4. Around Spanish Fork3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
  5. Around Ephraim3 camps for swimming within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Utah are good for swimming?

52 camps that list swimming 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 50°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 96% also offer fishing, 90% also offer boating & paddling, 87% also offer hiking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open swimming in Utah

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Jarvies Family Boat InFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Jarvies Family Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6,040 feet. Campers must boat-in to the facility, and the nearest boat…

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  • Tasha EquestrianFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Tasha Equestrian Campground is located in central Utah, just 4 miles north of beautiful Fish Lake at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy horseback riding and fishing for famous…

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  • Joes Valley ReservoirFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Joe's Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the surrounding…

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  • Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Antelope Flat Campground lies on the shores of the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet, on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National…

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  • Canyon RimFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Canyon 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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  • Perception Park Family CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal

    Perception Park Family Campground is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at. Campers love the park for its shade and great river access. This scenic campground is situated…

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  • Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Red Canyon Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northeastern Utah along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the…

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  • 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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