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Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping

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Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping is located in Utah

Coordinates

40.53187094742742 N
111.03190974494089 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Taylor S.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2023

Cooler weather

Headed up this way to escape the valley heat. Temps are significantly cooler. Decent dispersed camping sites, but coming in on a Friday afternoon a lot of sites already filled. There is a lot of road traffic in the area, keep an eye out for side by sides, motorcycles and 4 wheelers because a lot of them aren’t.

Sitena

Month of VisitSeptember

Tayler S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2023

Our favorite

We go several times a year. You have to be willing to “rough it”. There are no facilities and no toilets. But it’s gorgeous. Wildflowers as far as you can see. Wide open spaces. Dispersed camp sites.

Month of VisitJuly

Kati C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

So Beautiful

So many beautiful views! Lots of people but everyone was nice and respectful. Will be going again.

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Nicki A.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 27, 2021

Gorgeous meadows and aspens!

Beautiful spot to camp. Lots of places to park. Lots of ATVs and fifth wheels, too. If you’re okay with some ATV brap braps, this is a great spot. We’re in a truck and camper and found a little spot to pull in about 20 minutes off the highway. It’s probably best to have a high-clearance vehicle, but we also saw a Corolla way back where we were, so it’s up to you.

Month of VisitJuly

Jake T.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2020

Nice forest road camping

Very pretty and easy to get to from Salt Lake. We went on a Friday afternoon and there were a lot of large groups (multiple campers, trucks, ATVs) but we were able to find a spot a little ways down the road. I would say 4x4 isn't needed but a higher clearance SUV or truck would be a good idea. Overall, I'd recommend!

Carol B.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2020

Dispersed camping

Soapstone basin is dispersed camping at its best! I stayed here for three nights in July, it was quiet and secluded. The road at times was a bit rough for my little Ford escape and tab camper however the sunsets were amazing as was the dark moonless night. one night while falling asleep I hear a few little sneezes outside. It was a squirrel. Later I was told female squirrels will sneeze after mating! Not sure that's entirely true but the sneezing part was pretty cute!

Preston G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2020

All-time favorite place to camp

The Wasatch National Forrest is beautiful. There are many hidden lakes to explore and lots of big trees to help keep cool in the summer. Lots of dispersed camping sites.

Derek E.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2019

Dispersed Camping Heaven!

Nearly the entire mountain to the south of the official Soapstone campground is open to dispersed camping. There are several dirt roads (best accessed with SUV's or Trucks) that wind around the mountain top, in and out of trees and meadows. Nearly every few hundred yards there are different pull-offs where you can just set up camp. There are obviously no water hookups or vault toilets, so pack-in, pack-out.

The area is pretty busy during the summer months, and even busier during holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July Weekend, 24th of July Weekend, etc.). You'll also likely see deer and even moose wandering around your campground in the early morning and late evening. So, if you want a close getaway to do some "rough-it" camping, this is your spot!

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