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Miners Canyon BLM

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Miners Canyon BLM, near Utah Lake, is a laid-back spot that offers stunning views and a chance to connect with nature. This area is perfect for those who appreciate a more primitive camping experience, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the scenery.

Visitors rave about the breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains, especially at sunrise and sunset. The area is known for its spaciousness, allowing campers to find their own slice of tranquility. As one camper noted, “The lake and mountain views are spectacular!!” Just keep in mind that the roads can get a bit bumpy, so a vehicle with decent clearance is a good idea.

While there are no facilities like restrooms or trash services, many campers appreciate the freedom that comes with this kind of setup. Some have mentioned the occasional presence of trash, but the beauty of the landscape often outweighs these minor inconveniences. If you're traveling with pets, they’re welcome here, making it a great choice for furry companions.

For those looking to explore, the area is a short drive from Saratoga Springs and Salt Lake City, where you can stock up on supplies. Whether you're here for a quiet night under the stars or to soak in the gorgeous views, Miners Canyon BLM offers a unique camping experience that many have enjoyed.

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Location

Miners Canyon BLM is located in Utah

Coordinates

40.20087406982487 N
111.88924273024287 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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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Drive Time

35 min from Provo
43 min from Salt Lake City
1 hr 11 min from Ogden
1 hr 54 min from Logan

Bethany W.

Guide

Reviewed May. 19, 2025

A lot of trash

As beautiful as the view was, I felt it was ruined with all of the trash that people have left behind in the dispersed camping area as well as along the lakeshore. Tents, pillows, sleeping bags, glass, etc. There also seems to be majority long term campers who have a lot of stuff everywhere around their campsites, as well as 2-3 permanent residents living on the private property that backs up against the public lands. While there are 10-12 spots that are easily accessible, they’re being utilized by the long-term campers. Our first night here we arrived around 8 pm, right before sunset so we didn’t have a lot of time to explore so we just parked in the larger area near the public access area to the lake by 3 other campers. Luckily the next morning a camper van left so we were able to move without being on top of so many people since the people we were around all had dogs barking almost every time we let ours out to go to the bathroom. Overall, I felt like this campsite left more to be desired and took away from the beauty of the area.

Month of VisitMay

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@57overlander C.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 18, 2025

Most of the people here are living here

It’s pretty as you drive in and if you keep to yourself you might be okay but there are quite a few long term residents along with all their garbage. Several loose dogs, including some cute puppies. We didn’t stay.

SiteN/A

Month of VisitApril

Maya G.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

It was fine

Rough roads. The main one isn’t so bad but the side roads are awful. Tons of flies. Like actually so many. Campsites are far away from each other which was nice. Fire ring was filled with trash. Lake is disgusting, dead fish on shore and trash, don’t swim in it. An obviously “long term” resident said he wouldn’t swim in it, one of the factories on the other side of the lake dump into it.

Month of VisitSeptember

Elvira M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2024

Busy

It was very easy to find, since we could see RV since a long way down the road. We turned in and took one of the first sites though there were a lot of RVs further down.

A lot of the RVs looked like they were laughing the 14 day limit, almost to the point we were convinced they were living at this site. There was also several people with lose dogs, which made us not wanting to go closer to the water.

Otherwise the site itself is OK, it’s a little uneven, but we managed fine with our RV.

Month of VisitJuly

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Adrea D.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 4, 2023

It's a pretty spot

The road gets graveled but dirt bikes and ATVs come through and mess it up some. Some of the spots have seen better days. If you get a good spot it's great. The view is pretty. Beware of coyotes if you have animals.

Lady Wandlust L.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2023

Gorgeous view, with a few kinks

Pros: Gorgeous view of Utah lake. Sunflowers and purple hummingbird flowers galore…skyline and stars are stunning.. ample amount of spots. Don’t need 4x4 but could use it on some roads… there are plenty of mellow routes to take without needing 4x4.

Cons: So much trash, so dude was letting his hounds bark and roam the sites all night long,… I am putting black widows as a con, but I love them,.. also this is a recreational area so our neighbors kept going back and forth on their 4wheelers and made it pretty dusty.

The lake was beautiful, but we were told there was a red algae outbreak and advised not to swim but some locals.

All in all it was awesome,.. we cleaned up the trash on site and the noises neighbors left… view and sky is incredible!

Sitesite by the boat ramp

Month of VisitAugust

Mk A.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2023

Great Views

Rained a bit while here, super beautiful views. Easy access with gravel road down to the lake! Clean with plenty of space to spread out. Follows directions on app.

SiteClose to the lake

Month of VisitJune

Meggy B.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2023

Primitive, spacious spot with amazing views!

We arrived at about midnight and found it easily using other reviews’ directions. We were traveling north on 68 and looked for mile marker 19 on the right and the pull off is directly in front of it. There are lots of spot options but we picked one about halfway to the water since we were tired.

It was incredibly windy for a couple of hours but settled down after a while. It wasn’t as cold as we were expecting in our RTT.

Place was clean and quiet with minimal road noise.

The lake and mountain views are spectacular!!

Month of VisitApril

Erin

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 28, 2023

Stunning Views & A Quiet Night

Holy moly, this place was magnificent! I arrived in the evening and was greeted with an incredible view: a vast lake backed by snowcapped mountains glowing in the light from the setting sun; the lights from Provo, the city across the lake, twinkle throughout the night; and it is definitely worth waking up early to catch the sun rising over the mountains. I slept in my crossover here, and I would recommend this place to anyone sleeping inside a vehicle.

The weather was cold, so I had no issues with bugs (some of the other reviews had mentioned bugs). I do imagine that staying here in the summer might not be as great.

The campground: Getting here is fairly easy. If you're heading south on 68, you'll see a Public Land sign on your right and the turn will be on your left near mile marker 19. The road becomes a dirt gravel mixture, and things do get a bit bumpy the further you go. There's different levels to this area, and while I kept to the road that stayed low, I did see some RVs up in the middle section. When I was there in the late fall, with no foliage, it was pretty clear where other people had stayed. There were about four other vehicles camping, but we were all able to be so spread out that I never saw any of the other people. It was a peaceful and quiet stay. As a solo camper I was very comfortable here.

The downside of this area was the trash; there wasn't anything large, but the ground had plenty of bottle caps, nails, and a little bit of glass. This is why I recommend sleeping in your vehicle instead of a tent. Ultimately, for me, the beauty and quiet of this place far outweighed the trash issue.

The area: This land is located right off of Utah Lake. It's about twenty minutes from the town of Saratoga Springs, and less than an hour from Salt Lake City, which means there are plenty of places to get food and supplies.

Cell service: It was pretty good with Verizon. I was able to watch a live hockey game on my phone.

Month of VisitNovember