Best Tent Camping near Aspen Grove, UT

Several tent camping areas surround Aspen Grove, Utah, with options ranging from backcountry sites to established campgrounds. Silver Lake Backcountry offers primitive tent camping with mountain views of the Timpanogos Massif, while Red Pine Lake provides backcountry tent sites accessible only by hiking. Both locations require campers to set up at least half a mile from the water, as these lakes serve as drinking water reservoirs for the surrounding areas.

Most tent sites near Aspen Grove require preparation for minimal amenities. Silver Lake Backcountry demands high-clearance 4WD vehicles to navigate the rough access roads, which include creek crossings with 12-18 inches of water. Many dispersed tent areas have no drinking water, toilets, or trash services. Campers should pack in all supplies and pack out all waste. Fire restrictions vary seasonally, with some areas like Red Pine Lake prohibiting fires year-round. Permits are required for several backcountry areas, and many locations follow a 14-day stay limit typical of dispersed camping.

Tent campers gain access to spectacular alpine settings that vehicle-based camping cannot reach. The hike to Red Pine Lake is moderately difficult with steep sections, especially in the final mile, but rewards campers with lakeside views and fishing opportunities. During weekdays, backcountry tent campers often find complete solitude, even in summer months. According to one visitor, "Silver lake is amazing and the river running is stunning with amazing hike or UTV riding." Another camper noted, "The weekend can get very busy so during the week is the best time to camp as it's likely you'll be the only overnight camper."

Best Tent Sites Near Aspen Grove, Utah (27)

    1. Silver Lake Backcountry

    8 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    9 miles

    "An amazing spot to drive to and spend the day or backpack in and spend a night or two.  Be warned you will need a 4wd vehicle if trying to go up the road after a rain storm. "

    "You can’t drive to the coordinates, you have to park at the uppermost parking lot for Silver Flat and hike up to a camping spot. Camping anywhere along that road will give you gorgeous views, though!"

    2. Red Pine Lake

    7 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    "Red Pine Lake is located up Little Cottonwood Canyon, on the south side of the road."

    "wonderful place to backpack up to during the week. can access 3 different beautiful lakes from this drainage and 2 beautiful peaks!"

    3. Kimball Campground

    3 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 999-2103

    "It was just off the road and basically no privacy but I was just looking for a safe place to sleep and that’s what I got!"

    "These campground spots are hidden within trees up the dirt road just past Silver Lake flats on the dirt road. The dirt road gets rough and rocky, but is driveable."

    4. Anderson Park

    2 Reviews
    Pleasant Grove, UT
    7 miles

    "Several fire pits, large covered lighted pavillion with three rows of picnic tables.  Large grassy field, two wooded areas, boarders a residential neighborhood, flushing toilets."

    6. Millcreek Canyon Backcountry Camping and Yurts

    8 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    21 miles
    Website

    "You can backpack in and camp anywhere a 1/2 mile from any road like the other nearby canyons. Good trails to approach from are Church fork and Lambs Canyon Trailhead."

    "Millcreek Canyon is home to some wonderful trails that can be accessed by foot or bike. Although the canyon offers many hiking trails, the main use of the trails seems to be for trail running."

    7. Hobble Right Fork Dispersed

    5 Reviews
    Mapleton, UT
    19 miles

    "stunning views of the surrounding mountains. hardly any light pollution, so the stars were amazing. the dirt road in was pretty rough, but manageable. make sure you have a spare tire on you just in case"

    "There are a few places to go behind growth for more privacy if desired. There is a small fire pit closer to the back. It is at a fairly high elevation so nights will be cold."

    8. Lake Blanche Trail - Backcountry Camp

    1 Review
    Mounthaven, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    "great hike to the lake!"

    9. Wasatch National Forest Sulphur Campground

    2 Reviews
    Mapleton, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 789-3194

    "The cleanest restrooms. 25ft hybrid trailer. Great tasting water, we used a 5 gallon bucket and a water transfer pump from Harbor Freight to fill up our fresh tank."

    "a bit further from mirror lake, camp host was nice"

    10. American Campground

    1 Review
    Saratoga Springs, UT
    17 miles
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Tent Camping Reviews near Aspen Grove, UT

1150 Reviews of 27 Aspen Grove Campgrounds


  • Jeremy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Fivemile Pass OHV

    Good for free camping

    Not much out here but you’ll likely see a hawk or a Golden Eagle. You will have to put up with crazy OHVers and drunk partiers in some spots but there are a lot of places to go with a few pit toilets spread about.

    This is the desert and there is no water so come prepared. Please leave no trace and clean up after yourself.

  • Carrie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2019

    Diamond Fork

    Very clean and super camp host!

    I really loved this campground! And I really love Diamond Fork Hotsprings! I can’t wait to visit again! We camped the Thursday after Labor bad and had the entire campground almost all to ourselves! On Labor Day weekend there wasn’t an empty campsite. Cost is $22 for a single site, $44 for a double. We arrived to camp around 7:30 and pitched our tent then headed up the road a few more miles to the parking area for Diamond Fork (5th water) Hot Springs. I recommend visiting the Hotspring at night in the summer to escape the overwhelming crowds. There were only a handful of people at the springs during our evening visit. The trail to the springs is about 2.4 miles in. We returned to camp around 1 AM and slept soundly in the still, quiet nature. You can hear the stream babble nearby. We slept in and as we were breaking down camp, Marc, the camp host stopped by to se how our visit was and if we needed anything. What a wonderful man! We chatted for quite a while about the area and he offered to give us a tour of the campground in his golf cart. This is a pretty leather campground! 3 separate loops. There are some hike in tent sites but they are set up for dual tents and are priced as such so they are $44 which is quite speedy for a pack in tent site. There is a well maintained nature trail the passes through the campground. There are educational kiosks along the trail. There are multiple restrooms throughout the campground. The 2 I used were very clean considering it was post holiday weekend.
    Each campsite had a fire ring, grill, and a picnic table. Tent sites all offered nice level areas for pitching your tent. You can purchase fire wood from the camp host. This is a great place and I can’t wait to return!

  • Michael L.
    May. 30, 2021

    Lost Creek Campground

    Mountain Get Away

    Such a beautiful site with site #7 the best access to the lake. Easy in and space to set up camp. Site included fire ring/pit and picnic table.

    At nearly 10000 feet elevation, Temps were coll and air refreshing!

  • Jillian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Willow Park Campground

    Campground near Provo

    This campground is ok, would expect a little more since you have to pay $25. In a nice little suburban neighborhood. Spots are close together and not much privacy, our site was along the back fence. Each site had fire pit and picnic table. There are two bathrooms, no showers and no electricity. It looks like there are a couple water fill up spigots but not potable.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Goshen Road Dispersed Camping

    Pretty location

    Site is pretty dirty, some have never heard of leave no trace . It is 7 pm and still extremely hot not much shade up here at this location

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2022

    Currant Creek

    Currant Creek Reservoir and Campground 2021

    Dirt road is washboard hell, but you are rewarded when you arrive to a clean and quiet campground stay. Plenty of trees, flowers and wildlife including hummingbirds, deer, sandhill cranes, moose, beaver, chipmunks, squirrels and fish. Water is cold, but plenty deep for fishing, boating, canoes and paddle boards.  Fishing was steady.  Be prepared to pay to launch your boat and empty your tanks at the dump station.

    This campground has reservation and first come first served sites. There is tent and trailer camping available. Loop B has group sites. There was no water available in the campground the last few times we were here. There are no hook ups-electric, water, sewer at this campground.

    There are restrooms in each loop of the campground. There is a quiet time enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM. No generators after 10 PM.

    Bring cash or check as they do not take credit cards on site.

    We will camp here again.

  • Mary S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Tanners Flat

    Good location for exploring Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City

    You really need to know this: No dogs are allowed because this campground is in the Salt Lake City watershed.

    And this: As inviting as the water running through the campground may look, you are not allowed to swim, wade or wash in it.

    One more thing: Gate closes at 10 pm although that didn't stop some partiers at the next site in from us. They partied and left around 11 or so. There was no payment tag on the post. The exit is open but has tire shredders if you enter over them.

    A pleasant surprise at a Forest Service campground: 10 lbs of ice for $2! (There was also the usual bundle of firewood for $6.)

    An unpleasant surprise: Old, dirty bathrooms. I've seen cleaner vault toilets elsewhere than these flush toilets.

    There is no water for now (July 2018) in bathroom sinks or at spigots. The host said something about a pipe issue and water needing to be tested. That covers the amenities other than dumpsters.

    What about the sites? We arrived on a Sunday morning when the host was putting up signs indictating which sites were reserved. We had 3 possible sites among 1 through 19 and grabbed #9, a pull through site with a buffer between the road in the parking/small RV area.

    Sites in the other area (higher numbers) were becoming available, but that area's host said many of the sites were only appropriate for tents.

    Our site #9: There are a few steps down to the picnic table, fire ring and grill plus a separate area to the left for a tent. See photos.

    General site info:

    • Some sites have a concrete pad for the picnic table, etc.

    • Many sites have an area for the tent that is away from the picnic table and concealed from the road.

  • A
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Echo Island RV Resort

    Perfect for an overnight stay

    Nicely managed campground, good website, efficient reservation process. Management very helpful and friendly. The campsites are nicely spaced, good tree cover, green well kept lawn at all sites. Gravel slots, picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Good park design for the back up sites to get a large trailer situated no problem. Seems like a large and very nice pool, although I did not us those facilities. Bath and restrooms clean and plenty of them for the size of the campground.


Guide to Aspen Grove

Dispersed camping opportunities abound near Aspen Grove, Utah, offering remote sites at elevations between 7,000-10,000 feet. The area features a mix of alpine lakes, dense forests, and mountain terrain with average summer temperatures ranging from 45-80°F. Many sites require hiking in with gear, as vehicle access is limited by rough terrain and seasonal road closures.

What to do

Hiking to alpine lakes: The 3-4 mile hike to Red Pine Lake rewards with spectacular fishing opportunities. "I also hiked up to the upper red pine lake, which is a very steep climb. The trail is unmarked and nearly impossible to follow (at least for a first-timer), so it requires some creativity and bushwacking/rock hopping to get up there," reports one camper.

Paddleboarding and kayaking: Anderson Park provides accessible water recreation. A visitor confirms it's "great for Paddleboarding and fishing," while Silver Lake area offers more remote paddling options. "We spent our afternoons paddleboarding on Silver Lake Reservoir," notes one reviewer.

Wildlife viewing: Early mornings provide opportunities to spot local fauna. Millcreek Canyon backcountry campers regularly report wildlife sightings: "Everytime we come here we also see moose and deer. Best time is definitely fall." The higher elevations around Hobble Right Fork also offer chances to view deer herds and various bird species.

What campers like

Weekday solitude: Many backcountry sites offer complete isolation Monday through Thursday. At Red Pine Lake, "during the week in mid August, is relatively uncrowded at night. There are a lot of day hikers but not too many overnighters."

Star visibility: Minimal light pollution creates exceptional stargazing conditions. At Hobble Right Fork Dispersed, campers appreciate "hardly any light pollution, so the stars were amazing," making it perfect for night photography and constellation viewing.

High alpine settings: The backcountry tent sites provide access to pristine mountain environments. As one camper at Silver Lake Backcountry notes, "To the south you have a fantastic view of the Timpanogos Massif looming over the lake. To the west you'll see Box Elder Peak and to the north is Dry Canyon and the Alpine Ridge."

What you should know

Vehicle requirements: Many access roads demand proper equipment. For Silver Lake Backcountry, "you're definitely going to need 4WD and high clearance because the roads leading up to the campsite are filled with ruts and holes." One camper adds, "Must cross a creek with 12"-18" of water at least once and up to 4 times depending on which camp site you choose."

Camping restrictions: Most backcountry lakes have specific rules. Signs at Red Pine Lake ask "that campsites be kept 200ft from the water, as the lake is a source of drinking water for the area. That's also why dogs aren't allowed on any of the Cottonwood canyon trails."

Weather preparedness: Alpine conditions change rapidly. One Red Pine Lake visitor warns, "It stormed pretty hard in the middle of the night, and since the lake is up near the top of the mountain, it got pretty windy. Be prepared for significant foul weather and choose your campsite appropriately."

Tips for camping with families

Best tent camping with amenities: Kimball Campground offers more accessible family camping. "These campground spots are hidden within trees up the dirt road just past Silver Lake flats on the dirt road... The campsites are beautiful, and within walking distance to the trailhead to hike the 2.2 mile hike up to Silver Lake."

Water activities for kids: Several locations provide safe water play areas. Anderson Park has "several fire pits, large covered lighted pavillion with three rows of picnic tables. Large grassy field, two wooded areas... Irragation ditches run throughout the park with bridges for crossing."

Short hike options: When backpacking with older children, consider Millcreek Canyon where "you can pick any trail and just make sure that you are 1/2 mile off the road and at least 200 ft from developed areas and water."

Tips from RVers

RV-accessible options: Few sites accommodate larger vehicles near Aspen Grove. Wasatch National Forest Sulphur Campground can handle some RVs but has limitations: "The camp spots are narrow, the road in/out is narrow. Our 25ft trailer seemed to be a max length, but there were some 32 ft goosenecks and motor homes there."

Water access: Plan for limited facilities. At Sulphur Campground, "Great tasting water, we used a 5 gallon bucket and a water transfer pump from Harbor Freight to fill up our fresh tank."

Waste management: Most dispersed areas have no facilities. When camping at established sites, one visitor notes, "There were bear proof dumpsters for your bags of trash," but most backcountry locations require packing out all waste.

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