Utah Camping Spots

1. Anderson Cove Campground

Nestled on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in the beautiful Ogden Valley, the Anderson Cove Campground is a great choice for campers who can do without water and electric hookups. There are around 70 campsites suitable for tents or RV and 4 group campsite which can occupy up to 100 guests. Most people come to Anderson Cove to enjoy the excellent water-sports on the lake, which include canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, boating, swimming and fishing. The campground has a boat launch and a pleasant beach where you can relax while the children paddle. Near-by attractions include the beautiful Ogden Rover Scenic Byway which meanders through 44 miles of scenic landscape.

Anderson Cove Campground , 6702 UT-39, Huntsville, UT 84317, Phone: 801-625-5112

2. Arches National Park

Arches National Park showcases an other-worldly landscape of weird rock formations, natural stone arches and startling colors, making this park a must-see destination for any visitor to Utah. One of the best ways to appreciate the park is to bring along your tent or RV and spend a few precious nights under the starry Utah sky at the Devils Garden Campground. The campsite does not offer any hookups but can accommodate RVs up to 40 foot. There are flush toilets and drinking water on site but no showers. Any home-comforts you may be missing will be more than compensated for by the astonishing landscape and the wonderful star-gazing you will enjoy.

Archest National Park, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-719-2299, Map

3. Bridger Bay Campground, Utah

Located close to the Bridger Bay Beach and Day Use Area, the Bridger Bay Campground is a popular choice with campers visiting Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake. Although this is a primitive campground which does not offer any form of hookup, you will be able to have a hot shower and access to flush toilets. The scenery on the island is unique and spending time here is a wonderful way to shake of the shackles of the city. After setting up camp you can spend your days hiking along the lake shore, swimming in the salty waters and doing some excellent bird and wildlife watching/photography.

Bridger Bay Campground, Antelope Island, Utah, Phone: 801-773-2941

4. Bryce Canyon Pines Campground

The Bryce Canyon Pines CampgroundBryce Canyon Pines Campground, UT-12, Bryce, UT 84764, Phone: 800-892-7923

5. Dead Horse Point State Park

Campers planning to spend some time exploring the dramatic scenery in the Dead Horse Point State Park have two campsites to choose from. Kayenta Campground is a pleasant, lightly shaded campground with 21 campsites equipped with electrical hookup. There are several hiking trails which lead directly from the campground including the West Rim Trail and the East Rim Trail. The Wingate Campground offers far-reaching views and can accommodate 21 RV’s or tents and 11 Hike-in tent sites. Both campgrounds offer modern restrooms. Dead Horse Point State Park is one of the best places in the world for star-gazing and regular star-gazing activities are offered by the park.

Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, UT 84532

6. Dixie National Forest

The enormous Dixie National Forest covers nearly 2 million acres, stretching for 170 miles across southern Utah. The forest offers a myriad of recreational possibilities and is a very popular destination for camping enthusiasts. There are not less than 26 campgrounds to choose from and dispersed primitive camping is also allowed in several areas. If you choose one of the campgrounds near Panguitch Lake, Enterprise Reservoir or Navajo Lake you will have access to boating, paddling and fishing. Although hiking is by far the most popular activity within the forest, many people visit during winter to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Dixie National Forest, Cedar City, UT 84721, Phone: 435-865-3700

7. Drinks Canyon Campground

Campers who relish the idea of getting back to basics and camping right on the banks of the Colorado River should add Drinks Canyon Campground to their wish-list. The campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis and has 17 campsites which fill up very quickly during popular times. You will need to bring in your own water (and everything else you need) as there are few facilities on site – just you and nature in abundance. You will find picnic tables, fire pits and toilets, but no showers or drinking water. The campground is surrounded by the brightly colored walls of the canyon – a wonderful sight to greet you in the morning.

Drinks Canyon Campground, Highway 128, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-259-2100

8. Goose Island Campground

Goose Island is located along the banks of the Colorado River, just 10 minutes from the Arches National Park. The Goose Island Campground offers striking views and two group campgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring the exceptional landscape on foot or by bike. There is a paved cycle track between the campground and the entrance to the national park and activities in and around the campground include hiking, biking, 4X4 exploring and white-water rafting on the river. The campsite has a picnic shelter, fire rings and vault toilets but there is no drinking water or showers on site and you will need to carry in everything you need.

Goose Island Campground, UT-128, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-259-2100

9. Goosenecks State Park Campground

Feel as though you are on top of the world as you stare down at the San Juan River as it twists and turns through a tortuous 6-mile gooseneck. To properly explore the remarkable landscape of the Goosenecks State Park you need a least a couple of days. Campers can set up camp in a spectacular campsite on the canyon rim and spend some time communing with nature in an extraordinary setting. The campsites can accommodate RV’s up to 30 foot and tent campers are welcome. There is no electrical hookup but each campsite at the Goosenecks State Park Campground has a picnic table and a fire pit and there are vault toilets on site.

Goosenecks State Park Campground, Hwy 316, Mexican Hat, UT 84531, Phone: 435-678-2238

10. Grandstaff Campground

You are going to have to plan an early arrival if you wish to secure a campsite in this popular first-come-first-served campground on the banks of the Colorado River, near Moab. The rustic Grandstaff Campground is only suitable for tent campers and offers dazzling views of the river and massive sandstone cliffs. You will have direct access to the river for paddling and there is easy access to hiking and biking trails. Another advantage of choosing this campground is that it offers lightly-shaded campsites – a very important perk during the hot Utah summers. There are a total of 16 individual campsites with picnic tables and fire pits and there are toilets on site.

Grandstaff Campground, UT-128, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-259-2100