Camping in Utah

11,360-ft Abajo Peak; hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping in aspen/conifer forests; cool summer escape from desert heat; horseback riding. | Hours: Seasonal (roads close in winter)

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The county is over 60% Ashley NF — 100+ mi of trails, 600+ camping/picnic sites, High Uintas access, fall aspen drives; use as the umbrella record for dispersed sites | Hours: Year-round (many roads seasonal)

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Gateway to High Uintas — thousands of acres for hiking, backpacking, fishing, camping; alpine lakes, aspen groves, fall colors; trailheads accessible from Vernal | Hours: Year-round (some roads seasonal)

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"Caribbean of the Rockies" — turquoise water, 70,000 acres. Rendezvous Beach, Marina, camping. $20/vehicle.

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West-shore hub of the "Caribbean of the Rockies" — 7-lane launch ramp, slips, fish-cleaning station, day-use beach, overnight campground with showers; turquoise calcium-carbonate water, boating/ice-fishing year-round; day-use $10–$30 by season/residency | Hours: Year-round; gates 6am–11pm (2026 posted) | YES — Commons category "Bear Lake (Utah–Idaho)"

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Sandy beach on Bear Lake south shore with swimming, boating, camping, and turquoise-blue water.

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Family-owned since 1939 — oldest continuously owned ski area in the U.S. — 48 runs, night skiing, summer yurt camping, hiking, and mountain biking at 7,200 ft. | Hours: Ski: mid-Dec to early Apr, daily (night skiing 5-9 PM). Summer: camping, yurts, hiking, biking. | Day tickets vary by season. Less crowded than bigger Utah resorts.

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Two natural mineral spring lakes (97°F and 104°F) on the Malad River; full-service RV campground; scuba diving….

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Quiet reservoir with boat ramp and primitive shoreline camping — the uncrowded alternative to Starvation, 20 minutes away | Hours: Year-round

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BLM land — hiking, camping, OHV.

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50,000+ acres of rolling subalpine forest with 50+ small lakes on the world's highest timbered plateau — fishing (kokanee salmon stocked 2022), camping, hiking, horseback riding. Bluebell Knoll summit 11,317 ft. | Hours: Jul–Sep (snow-dependent)

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Nine miles of drive-in camping between Wingate and Navajo walls — theSwamp's most scenic car-camping corridor, with Calf Canyon and Furniture Draw day hikes and bighorn on the cliff edges. | Hours: Year-round; $15/night 26 sites

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Year-round outdoor sports hub — mountain biking, ATV trails, shooting range, drag strip, speedway, motocross, camping, ski/snow tubing hill.

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RV, tent and cabin camping at the Marina Side KOA in Garden City. Book a site with the operator for rates and seasonal availability. Day visitors must register at the front desk and fit within the reserved site occupancy limits. This listing represents Marina Side; Trail Side is a separate campground. The map pin represents the campground host, not an individual campsite or dog-area gate.

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RV, tent and cabin camping at the Trail Side KOA in Garden City. Book with the operator for rates and seasonal availability; published season-end dates differ between the banner and footer. Day visitors must register at the front desk and remain within reserved site occupancy limits. This is a separate campground from Marina Side. The map pin represents the campground host, not an individual campsite or dog-area gate.

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WWII German POW camp site — scene of the 1945 mass breakout, the largest on US soil — commemorated with a DUP museum marker. | Hours: Exterior/daylight

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Water slides, lazy river, Pirate's Cove splash area, mini golf, Jungle Maze and climbing rock on a scenic cherry orchard — plus 120-site campground and RV park on-site | Hours: Late May–early Sep (water park); mini golf/maze year-round | YES

Glamping resort of covered wagons and safari tents on 18 acres above Bear Lake with restaurant and activities.

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3,730 acres of salmon-pink sand dunes. Sandboarding, OHV, hiking. Camping available.

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High plateau watershed with Currant Creek Campground, beaver ponds, and the little-visited Currant Creek reservoir arm; elk and sage grouse country. | Hours: Seasonal road access

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Remote multi-day Green River rafting through Desolation & Gray Canyons — 84 miles of Fremont rock art, beach camping and premier Western whitewater; the put-in at Sand Wash is reached via East Carbon. | Hours: River season ~Apr–Oct

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Geological wonderland of balanced boulders and weather-worn granite formations. Rock scrambling, backcountry camping, photography, OHV riding. Remote — high-clearance vehicles recommended. BLM designated routes. | Hours: Year-round (weather permitting; dirt roads)

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2-million-acre forest surrounding Panguitch Lake. Hiking, mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, fishing, camping. Multiple campgrounds and picnic areas. | Hours: Year-round

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Reservoir park near Coalville with 1,394 acres of water for boating, fishing, and camping; cottages and full-hookup sites available.

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Forest Service campground on Thousand Lake Mountain, approximately 20 miles northeast of Loa. One reservable group site accommodates up to 75 people and 10 vehicles; seven additional campsites are first come, first served. Operator lists single sites at $12 per night and group site at $45 per night, subject to annual change. Typical season June–October; drinking water is seasonal. Vault toilets, picnic/cooking facilities and gravel parking. Pets must be leashed and waste removed. OHVs may enter and exit only. Quiet hours 10 pm–6 am Mountain time; generators prohibited then. Stay limit 16 days/15 nights, followed by relocation at least 5 road miles. The point represents the campground, with entrance precision unconfirmed. Accessibility and image reuse rights unconfirmed.

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Red-cliff campground under maple and pine near Fish Lake with streamside sites.

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17,900-acre federal recreation area — OHV, mountain biking, dispersed camping. ~65,000 visitors/year. Free. Last easy place to air down before the West Desert. | Hours: Year-round; busiest spring–fall

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Cottonwood-shaded RV/tent/cabin campground 3 mi from the reservoir — pool, playground, views; the town's main family lodging base | Hours: ~Apr–Oct

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Long-running full-service resort — lodging, RV park, restaurant, fly shop, Green River raft/fly-fishing outfitting and jet-ski rentals; the dam-area basecamp for 40+ years | Hours: Year-round; rafting season ~May–Sep

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Camping at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation, near Duchesne. Developed and primitive camping, cabins, boating, fishing, disc golf and archery are listed by the operator; fees and reservations vary by offering. Published park hours are 6 AM–10 PM in summer and 8 AM–5 PM in winter; exact seasonal changeover dates remain unconfirmed. The 2026 brochure permits pets on leashes up to six feet, but excludes them from developed beaches and the lake. Cabin-specific pet rules need confirmation. The map pin uses the operator’s published park-arrival destination, not every campground or shoreline entrance.

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IDA Dark Sky Park (2021) — remote… | Hours: 24-hour daily | $5/vehicle day-use; $10/night camping. Extremely primitive — no shade, bring water. Monument Valley visible SW.

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Stocked trout and bass fishing at the valley floor. Basic facilities, no restrooms. Campground open year-round.

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State park in Green River with 9-hole golf, disc golf, boat launch, and campground.

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Cabins and riverfront RV sites along Trail 74 of the Paiute Trail in Marysvale. The operator’s July 2026 update says cabin and RV reservations and special outdoor events remain available; the restaurant is closed with no confirmed reopening date. Rafting, kayaking and UTV activities are linked partner offerings requiring separate booking and availability checks.

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Warm-water reservoir backed by cinnamon buttes; waterskiing, fishing, crawdad catching, and camping with electric/water hookups.

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Quieter Jordanelle arm on the Provo River inlet — boardwalks, bird-watching, paddle access and cottonwood-shaded camping | Hours: 6am–10pm | Price: $20/vehicle peak

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Wetland arm of Jordanelle on the Upper Provo — elevated boardwalks and interpretive trails across river/wetland habitat, Rock Cliff Nature Center (Wasatch Mountain Institute programs; kokanee salmon run viewing in September), Three Rocks Trail, 200+ bird and mammal species, small non-motorized boat ramp. Fall kokanee run (Sep) is a free seasonal highlight. | Hours: Nature Center seasonally; campground + boardwalks reopened June 2025 | Rock Cliff Trailhead

1872 boomtown of the Detroit mining district — gold, silver, manganese and copper — now building foundations, mine equipment, and the lone grave of 19-year-old Matt Evans at the four-way. Dispersed camping and ATV trails lace the site. | Hours: Daylight; free; unmarked left turn toward Mt Laird

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Small reservoir at base of La Sals. Fishing (rainbow trout), picnicking, trailhead for Faux Falls and War Prayer Trail. Free day-use. | Hours: Daylight hours | No camping. Roadside day-use area.

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KOA Kingdom in Layton — KOA campground-attached family activity center with indoor playground and kid-friendly recreation.

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RV park with full hookups and access to outdoor recreation.

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