Water access drives most decisions at Clover Springs Campground, a BLM-managed site in Rush Valley tucked into the desert mountains of western Utah. A cold freshwater spring runs through the campground, forming what one visitor called more of a babbling brook than a stream. It's shallow and slow-moving, which makes it a good match for kids wading rather than anglers looking for a catch. Sites nearest the water and trees fill up first, and on busy weekends the campground can reach capacity, so arriving early matters.
The sites are fairly level, though trailers and pull-behinds will need leveling blocks. Toilets are on-site, trash service is provided, and Verizon users report full bars. There's no running water at the taps, so a water filter is worth packing. Road noise is a factor at some sites, particularly those close to the adjacent road, where passing traffic has woken up light sleepers. The surrounding landscape gives open sightlines toward the enclosing desert mountains, and the juniper smell is noticeable throughout the camp.
Note that pets are not permitted here. Fees run $12 to $45 per night depending on site type, with reservations available. As Joseph F. notes, "definitely get near the water and trees if you can." The equestrian sites at the top of the campground tend to have more spacing between neighbors. Campers who want to compare nearby options can browse places to camp near Rush Valley or check out Clover Spring Campground just down the road.
Description
Overview
- Camping is allowed in designated campground sites only.- Maximum of 2 vehicles per single site (passenger, RV, or trailers), except at Site # 7-9. Refer below for details.- For each day paid, your permit is good until 2:00 PM the next day.- Individual sites are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis, except Group Site #7 which requires a reservation.- There is no trash collection. Pack out what you bring in. Do not dispose of trash in fire rings or vault toilets.- Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 6 AM.- Do not leave unattended personal property within the campground for a period of more than 24 hours.- The campground is adjacent to private lands. Please respect private property and posted signs. Keep all gates closed.- Group Site #7 is limited to 50 people and the daily fee is $45. You must pay for day-use of this site._Parking is limited to 10 vehicles total (including RVs, passenger vehicles, and trailers) in the two parking areas at the group site. Please do not park in the campground road or other campsites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsClover Springs Campground is located in Utah near Rush Valley
Directions
The campground is located in Tooele County, west of the town of Rush Valley. From Salt Lake City, drive west on I-80 to exit 99. Drive south on SR 36 through Tooele and Stockton. Continue driving south until the junction of State Route 199. Turn west at the junction of 199. The campground is on the south side of the road in the foothills of the Oniqui Mountains.
Coordinates
40.347171 N
112.550251 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 7/29/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 55 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 1 hr 9 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 22 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 6 min from Logan, UT
