Campgrounds in Utah
Utah has 1757 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 1174 free camping spots in Utah. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 206 group campgrounds in Utah. Prefer free, primitive camping? Browse the 1258 dispersed camping spots in Utah.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 26 are free and 40 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in Utah
- Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground — Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground · Vistas 9.8
- Zion NP - Watchman — UT - Springdale · $30/night · Vistas 9.5
- Sunset Campground (UT) — Sunset Campground (UT) · ~$20/night · Vistas 9.5
- South Rim Trail — South Rim Trail · Vistas 9.5
- The Wedge — The Wedge · Vistas 9.5
- North Campground (UT) — North Campground (UT) · ~$20/night · Vistas 9.4
- POINT SUPREME CAMPGROUND — POINT SUPREME CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 9.3
- DEVILS GARDEN CAMPGROUND — DEVILS GARDEN CAMPGROUND · Vistas 9.2
- Rim Trail — Rim Trail · Vistas 9.1
- Bryce Canyon NP - North — UT - Bryce · $20/night · Vistas 9
- Orderville Gulch Trailhead — Orderville Gulch Trailhead · Vistas 9
- WATCHMAN CAMPGROUND — WATCHMAN CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 9
- Arches NP - Devils Garden — UT - Moab · $25/night · Vistas 9
- Dead Horse Point State Park — UT - Moab · $30/night · Vistas 9
- DESOLATION GRAY CANYONS SCREEN CABINS — DESOLATION GRAY CANYONS SCREEN CABINS · Vistas 9
- SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT) — SOUTH CAMPGROUND (UT) · ~$10/night · Vistas 9
- Adams Trail — Adams Trail · Vistas 9
- White House Day Use — White House Day Use · Vistas 8.8
- North Rim Trail — North Rim Trail · Vistas 8.8
- Superbowl Group Site — Superbowl Group Site · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.8
- Natural Bridges Campground — Natural Bridges Campground · Free · Vistas 8.8
- Sids Mountain Wilderness - The Wedge — Sids Mountain Wilderness - The Wedge · Vistas 8.8
- King's Bottom Campground — King's Bottom Campground · Vistas 8.8
- Hatch Point Campground — Hatch Point Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 8.7
- Trin-Alcove/ Three Canyon — Trin-Alcove/ Three Canyon · Vistas 8.7
- MUSTANG RIDGE CAMPGROUND — MUSTANG RIDGE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.7
- TIMPOONEKE — TIMPOONEKE · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Metate Trail — Metate Trail · Vistas 8.7
- Upper Onion Creek Campground — Upper Onion Creek Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 8.7
- Leed's Reef Trail — Leed's Reef Trail · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · Free · Vistas 8.6
- White Trail — White Trail · Vistas 8.5
- Wire Pass Day Use — Wire Pass Day Use · Vistas 8.5
- Dewey Bridge Campground — Dewey Bridge Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 8.5
- Hidden Canyon Trail — Hidden Canyon Trail · Vistas 8.5
- Storm Mountain Day Use Area — Storm Mountain Day Use Area · Free · Vistas 8.5
- Grubstake Trail — Grubstake Trail · Vistas 8.5
- NAVAJO LAKE CAMPGROUND — NAVAJO LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- Canyonlands - Needles / Squaw Flat — UT - Monticello · $20/night · Vistas 8.5
- POSEY LAKE CAMPGROUND — POSEY LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
Open the interactive Utah camping map on Camphive to browse all 1757 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Utah camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Utah?
Yes. Utah has 1258 dispersed camping spots in the Camphive database, which are primitive and usually free, plus free developed sites. See the dedicated dispersed camping 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. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Utah's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Utah require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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