Free Camping in Utah
Utah has 1174 free camping spots in the Camphive database. Every listing on this page has a $0 fee. Most are dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests; some are no-fee developed campgrounds. The highest-rated are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating, and every listing links to a full page with location and details.
Back to all campgrounds in Utah.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 30 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top free camping spots in Utah
- Natural Bridges Campground — Natural Bridges Campground · Free · Vistas 8.8
- TIMPOONEKE — TIMPOONEKE · Free · 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
- BLACKHAWK — BLACKHAWK · Free · Vistas 8.5
- Storm Mountain Day Use Area — Storm Mountain Day Use Area · Free · Vistas 8.5
- ALTAMONT — ALTAMONT · Free · Vistas 8.4
- TRIAL LAKE CAMPGROUND — TRIAL LAKE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.3
- MT. TIMPANOGOS — MT. TIMPANOGOS · Free · Vistas 8.3
- PINE VALLEY NORTH WASATCH CACH — PINE VALLEY NORTH WASATCH CACH · Free · Vistas 8.3
- Spruces - Big Cottonwood — Spruces - Big Cottonwood · Free · Vistas 8.2
- BRIDGER LAKE CAMPGROUND — BRIDGER LAKE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.2
- Mirror Lake Guard Station — Mirror Lake Guard Station · Free · Vistas 8.2
- TANNERS FLAT — TANNERS FLAT · Free · Vistas 8.2
- CHRISTMAS MEADOWS CAMPGROUND — CHRISTMAS MEADOWS CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.2
- THEATER IN THE PINES — THEATER IN THE PINES · Free · Vistas 8.2
- WOLF CREEK (UT) — WOLF CREEK (UT) · Free · Vistas 8.2
- PONDEROSA GROUP CAMPGROUND — PONDEROSA GROUP CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.2
- ROCK CANYON — ROCK CANYON · Free · Vistas 8.2
- LOST CREEK CAMPGROUND — LOST CREEK CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.2
- STILLWATER (UT) — STILLWATER (UT) · Free · Vistas 8.2
- Pyramid Ridge Campground — Pyramid Ridge Campground · Free · Vistas 8.2
- GREEN RIVER CAMPGROUND — GREEN RIVER CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.1
- Rainbow Park Campground — Rainbow Park Campground · Free · Vistas 8
- MARSH LAKE CAMPGROUND — MARSH LAKE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8
- MONTE CRISTO — MONTE CRISTO · Free · Vistas 8
- MIRROR LAKE — MIRROR LAKE · Free · Vistas 8
- TONY GROVE CAMPGROUND — TONY GROVE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8
- SOAPSTONE — SOAPSTONE · Free · Vistas 8
- Currant Creek Guard Station (UT) — Currant Creek Guard Station (UT) · Free · Vistas 8
- BOUNTIFUL PEAK CAMPGROUND — BOUNTIFUL PEAK CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7.9
- MAPLE CANYON — MAPLE CANYON · Free · Vistas 7.9
- SUNRISE CAMPGROUND — SUNRISE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7.8
- GRANITE FLAT (UTAH) — GRANITE FLAT (UTAH) · Free · Vistas 7.8
- PAYSON LAKES — PAYSON LAKES · Free · Vistas 7.8
- JORDAN PINES — JORDAN PINES · Free · Vistas 7.7
- WASHINGTON LAKE — WASHINGTON LAKE · Free · Vistas 7.7
- PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION — PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION · Free · Vistas 7.7
- RENEGADE — RENEGADE · Free · Vistas 7.7
- PONDEROSA UINTA — PONDEROSA UINTA · Free · Vistas 7.7
Open the interactive Utah camping map on Camphive to browse all 1174 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Utah camping FAQ
Is camping really free in Utah?
Yes. Every spot on this page lists a $0 fee: mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency linked on each spot's detail page before you go.
How long can you camp for free in Utah?
On most BLM and national forest land the limit is 14 days within a 28-day period at one location, after which you must move. Exact limits vary by district, so check locally.
What should I expect at a free campsite in Utah?
Most free sites are primitive: no water, no trash service, and often no toilets. Pack in your water, pack out your trash, check fire restrictions, and download an offline map since many of these spots have no cell coverage. 30 of the spots listed below score 8 or higher on Camphive's 1-10 Vistas scenic scale.
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