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Camping Near Salt Lake City, UT

There are 288 campgrounds within driving distance of Salt Lake City, UT in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Handshaker, about 22 miles away. 30 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.

Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Salt Lake City (275). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near Salt Lake City (209).

Closest campgrounds to Salt Lake City

Open the interactive map near Salt Lake City to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.

Camping near Salt Lake City FAQ

How far are the nearest campgrounds to Salt Lake City?

The closest campground in the Camphive database is Handshaker, roughly 22 miles from Salt Lake City, UT. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.

Is there free camping near Salt Lake City?

Yes. 275 campgrounds near Salt Lake City, UT are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Salt Lake City page for the full list.

What is the Vistas score?

Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.

See all campgrounds in Utah.