back-packing, rock climbing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and dispersed camping locations. If you feel adventurous to drive in the woods a bit, lots of great camping spots along the roads in the woods. Hipcamp is created with and hope for our future. You have enabled research data. The Uintas Mountains frame several rocky canyons for a desert-like vibe. Bring a picnic to Red Ledges Picnic Area, less than a mile away, and enjoy a side of awesome views Read more Come one, come all for a nature vacation at Whiting Campground, located in the Maple Canyon just three miles outside Mapleton, Utah. World-class mountain biking and skiing trails compete for your attention. Pay a visit during the fall months and be g Read more Tanners Flat Campground is a tree-lovers dream. At 8,000 feet, the temps were much cooler than in the valleys, yet not quite as cold as the sites near CBNM at 10,000 feet. Fishing for brown and rainbow trout is particularly popular here, so bring your fishing supplies and catch dinner! 5. The public is asked to use existing pull-outs off the main road and walk in to take advantage of these areas that help provide clean water, productive soils, and habitats for fish and wildlife. Stansbury Island is located west of Salt Lake City and sits adjacent to the Great Salt Lake as well as Stansbury Bay. After you set up camp, grab some water (theres drinking water here, woohoo! Sawtooth National Forest. Snow-capped mountain peaks reflecting on the surface of crystal clear water, lofty pines dotting the landscape. The reservoir is popular with boaters and anglers alike. There are even a few spots that can accommodate larger rigs such as RVs or fifth-wheels. Perception Park Campground is near the banks of the South Fork Ogden River. Camping in dispersed areas on the Forest is allowed for fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period. The road is washboard but very passable for any sized unit for the first 2 miles lots of places to pull off and setup for a while We are community driven, and while we will be adding many free camping spots, we hope that you will add some of your favorite camping places as well. The campground at the Wolverine ATV Trailhead is popular with hikers and off-roaders alike! If youre look for additional camping in the area, be sure to check out our guide to camping near Bryce Canyon National Park. However, that doesnt mean there arent important rules you should always following when dispersed camping. The numbers dont liePort Ramp Marina is the primo set-up for Pineview Reservoir! Would recommend, counting literal sheep has never lead to a better sleep, We were looking for a place to camp in the general area to be relatively close to Cedar Breaks National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park. Take one of the nearby hiking trails for great views of the sce Read more Theater-in-the-Pines Campground is named for the sites historic stone amphitheater. Most campsites lack privacy, but we just look at it as a chance to cozy up Read more Take some time to stop and smell the roses at Spring Hollow Campground. If you are bothered by ATV's running up and down the roads you might not want to camp too close to a road, but I don't really have a problem with them. We were unable to access local storage on your browser. The campground is near the confluence of Stillwater Fork and Hayden Fork, popular with fly-fishermen. We'll keep trying to access your location. There were some rough patches, and after that last dip, I decided I shouldnt push my luck a Not boosted, AT&T - DOWNLOAD: 5.16Mb/s, UPLOAD: 0.97Mb/s. Reaching the campground requires driving on a steep, narrow road through the Santaquin Canyon, assuring you wont be disturbed by large groups crowded around their RVs or nois Read more You know in the movies when they show a couple cuddled up under a blanket, sipping wine from a mug, and looking out over a perfectly calm lake surrounded by forest? Bring your canoe and paddle around the lake while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding mountain peaks. Looking for a rustic shelter in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest? ", "The Mirror Lake Highway falls within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Fee Area. Official websites use .gov A .gov more. The FR 3626 and FR 3627 loops are the most suitable for RVs, while the FR 646/FR3625 loop is pretty rugged but has the best views. The lake is particularly popular with kayakers and anglers. There are multiple lakes and streams with good fishing. This first-come, first-served campground offers great access to hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, and more in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. As the gravel road winds up the South Willow Canyon and higher into the Stansbury Mountains, you'll find the Lower Narrows Campground nestled in a slender passageway created by limestone walls on either side. In general, with a little knowledge of where to look, experience navigating forest service roads, reading USFS maps, and camping in remote locations, it should be relatively straightforward to find dispersed camping in Utah. The Wasatch Front can get pretty dang crowded, but Boy Scout Campground tends to stay a bit more peaceful. There are lots of hiking and ATV t Read more Take a deep breath and smell the array of pine trees and summer wildflowers while you soak in the panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains. In addition to the USFS, the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM for short, is the other large public land owner in Utah that allows dispersed camping. The Logan River is thick with trout, and a 4-mile trail offers a welcome challenge for hikers and mountain bikers. There isnt much shade here, so plan accordingly. This is really a beautiful area to boondock but not on a holiday weekend. However, because of the 14 year plus mega-drought, the top soil has turned to a half-inch or more of fine brown dust that Generally speaking dispersed camping is permitted on public land managed by the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as provide access to popular campsite areas for other visitors. Manti-La Sal National Forest. The campground is just off of Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, which offers breathtaking views of mountain meadows, canyons, and forests. Cook up your fresh-caught fish over a crackling fire (firewood is available for purchase here) and enjoy your meal at one of the picnic tables here in Logan Canyon. An official website of the This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com, If you feel adventurous to drive in the woods a bit, lots of great camping spots along the roads in the woods. But wait, it gets better! Take the short trail from the campground to Bourbon Lake, or explore one of the many tra Read more Hayden Fork Campground is located within the Mirror Lake area, especially popular with anglers. Stansbury Island has no services, so be sure you have enough water to last you entire trip. What settings would you like to keep between sessions? By clicking Agree and join Hipcamp, I agree to Hipcamps. If you have trouble finding a desired feature, you may need to disable the filter and research individual sites. The lake is popular for fishing, so cast a line and see if you can catch some rainbow trout! Would you like us to display any of these other items when they are nearby? I turned down road 464 and found a spot to the left, after a rough little dip (in a sedan). This campground is popular with anglers, so bring your Read more We love a good mountain lake. It is relatively straightforward to get to Uinta Flat and the road to the camping area is passable by most vehicles. Head over to Washington Lake Campground, one mile away, where youll find trailheads that lead t Read more Stillwater Campground sits near the banks of Stillwater Fork, in a sparsely forested area without much shade. This area is also popular with hikers, so lace up your hiking b Read more Moosehorn Campground sits in a forest of white fir trees, providing partial shade for campers. Looking to find more free, dispersed camping? Follow the moose tracks to South Fork Campground! Guess what kind of trees you can find at Cottonwood Campground. Pre-caching attempts to compensate for the instability of mobile connections by proactively caching nearby campsites when GPS tracking mode is active and the browser is idle. Its a 12-mile round-trip through stunning Read more Sulphur Campground sits just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. It's free to drive the byway, but if you stop to use any of the recreation areas you are required to [pay the park fee](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/uwcnf/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5052873). Atv and side by side traffic all day every day and dust like weve never seen before. Place your device with a clear view of the sky. We do not know that the sites listed here should be listed on the If you need a break from riding, try your hand at fishing in the nearby stream. There are great views from the Byway on your drive to the campground, so pack a picnic and pull over at one of the many scenic spots. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Venture down the gravel road through the South Willow Canyon to reach this isolated campground, which is sheltered by a small forest of cottonwood and box elder trees. I was coming from Wyoming and 464 was not too far past Mirror Lake Campground and just before Lilly Lake, on the right. No dispersed camping on the east side of Strawberry Road, No dispersed camping in the lower half of Diamond Fork Canyon. Spe Read more Diamond Campground sits near Diamond Fork Stream and Wanrhodes Creek. Calling all off-road riders! Only campsites that meet at least one of the selected criteria will be displayed. The night was extremely silent. Official websites use .gov A .gov Choose from the following to find a site: In developed areas, campfires are only permitted in Forest Service constructed permanent cement or metal fire rings. There were several more sites nearby, although we were alone both nights. Javascript is required for this website. A Lets Talk About Poop: A Campers Guide to Human Waste. Campers are required to use existing sites (marked with fire rings) to minimize environmental impacts. Go 0.5 miles to the camping area. Renegade Campground sits on the shores of Strawberry Reservoir, at an elevation of 7,700 feet. Our routes show total mileage as well as driving time and turn by turn directions. Discover campsites, ranches, vineyards, farms, glamping, public parks and more. We stayed at the closest spot to the main road (37.510731,-112.617700) so we could have cell signal. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I had very poor verizon cell service at my location, but good service about five miles north on highway 150. Now you know why I'm the Ornery Toad. Welcome to the 'Grapes of Wrath!' United States. I was coughing so much that I could barely breathe, and my allergies kicked into high gear. 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Causey Reservoir, a scenic mountain lake, is a few miles away and a great place for boating, so bring your canoe. Its a beautiful drive, so bring your camera and plan to stop for a picnic and enjoy the scenery along the way. There were a few deep ruts in the road which were passable in our rig. It's a 2.1 million-acre wilderness, after al. The campground is located just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. Our focus is on public lands. It is provided as a means to help locate new camp sites that have not primary view as the prices have not been determined. It was an awesome night! Bring plenty of water in summer. Nearby Salt Creek is popular with anglersbrown and rainbow trout can be caught here. We camp in this area often probably 100 times over the last 40 years. Situated far above the Utah Valley, youll find these primitive campsites hidden amongst the trees overlooking stunning views of the canyon. We integrate with the National Weather Service to provide valuable fire advisories to Hosts and Hipcampers. And, make sure your cameras memory card has plenty of spac Read more Jefferson Hunt Campground is basically a summer campfor adults! Located 10 miles outside of Nephi, Utah, this spot sets you up with easy access to the Mt. There are more spots down the road that look more like official campsites, but ours had some tire tracks and a couple fire rings so we figured it would be ok. A ranger drove by at one point so I guess we were fine. All Hosts should review and adhere to these standards around providing a positive Hipcamp experience, being a thoughtful neighbor, and serving as a responsible citizen. I had ZERO AT&T service from the moment I crossed state lines from the north. There are numerous sites along Christmas Meadows Rd. Junction City - Schreiner Park Campground, Upper Teton View - Toppings Lake Dispersed Campsites #8 - 16, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground, Your Guide to the 2023 Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, & RV Show. Bueller? If you like, we'll even optimize the route to save you driving time. The area is also popular for sport shooting, so dont be surprised to hear a few gunshots while youre out camping. The road is not too bad up to the point where I was, and should not be a problem if you go slow. If youre searching for more dispersed camping in the area, be sure to check out our Moab Dispersed Camping Guide here. Its tough to beat these sorts of landscapes, after all. Bring your smore ingredients, cause this campsite has fire pits for ya!Read more Beaver View Campground is adjacent to a large, reservable picnic site that can accommodate up to 50 of your closest friends. A fave hike for visitors is the 15-mile round trip Timpooneke Trail. Our dispersed camping checklist has all the camping essentials plus specific items for dispersed camping. Located on BLM land, Stansbury Island has several large camping areas where you can spread out a bit and enjoy the surroundings. Very private, although you could see neighbors. Another hallmark feature of dispersed camping is that it is FREE! Visitors will enjoy the scenic drive along Highway 39, past meadows covered in wildflowers during the summer, and forests bursting will colorful foliage in the autumn. If youre planning on camping here during a summer weekend we recommend getting there as early as possible since most sites tend to fill up. Is this campsite on public or private land? That panoramic mode on your camera will get some good use at Blackhawk Campground. No dispersed camping within wet meadows or in saturated soil conditions. If you want to break out your boat, head to Pineview Reservoir, a Read more Lower Meadows Campground sits near the banks of the South Fork Ogden River. Some spots had three bars, some had one. 2.4 Diamond Fork. The surrounded area is covered with grasses and wildflowers in the summer months. We were here over Labor Day weekend. Youre only a short drive from Zion here and close to the Virgin River as it winds its way through Southern Utah. fill in the gaps in our data. We like to use a combination of online apps/websites and USFS/BLM maps to find dispersed campsites. Campers must move off Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. There are lots of great hiking trails in the region, and nearby Soapstone Basin offers off-road vehicle trails for riders of all experience levels Read more Currant Creek Campground sits on a wooded hillside above Currant Creek Reservoir, with views of the mountains and water. Road ( 37.510731, -112.617700 ) so we could have cell signal youll these. 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