Best Campgrounds near Beaver, UT

Several good camping spots can be found near Beaver, Utah, which sits within driving distance of Zion, Arches, and Bryce Canyon national parks. Otter Creek State Park Campground draws many fishing fans thanks to its stocked waters and nice views. Campers interested in history might prefer Castle Rock Campground in Fremont Indian State Park, where you can check out ancient rock art and hike some trails. For a quieter camping trip, Sam Stowe Campground tends to have fewer people around. The camping areas near Beaver work for both tent and RV camping, though you'll want to book ahead during busy times since sites fill quickly. Summer brings good weather for exploring the parks, while winter camping is possible but requires extra cold-weather gear. Whether you're staying for a weekend or longer, Beaver has different camping options to fit your plans. Just make sure to look at availability well before your trip to get the spot you want.

Best Camping Sites Near Beaver, Utah (173)

    1. Beaver KOA/ Bryce Canyon

    14 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2924

    "From Beaver we seen Beaver canyon, Red Rock canyon state park and Bryce Canyon national park! nice area and they are know for the drinking water there! we had a wonderful time."

    "Don’t forget you are in beaver so get souvenirs!!!!!"

    2. Little Cottonwood Campground

    15 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $25 / night

    "A small, (14 sites), well maintained campsite, just East of Beaver, Utah, that offers easy access to a number of small lakes and reservoirs. The camp host on this trip was very friendly and helpful."

    "This is a nice campground conveniently located only 20 minutes outside of Beaver. We have been here twice and seen deer, beavers, and turkeys."

    3. Kents Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $25 - $75 / night

    "This is a great campground with great views overlooking the lake. "

    "Amazing scenery all around Beaver area. Rainbow trout are average size. Running water and bathrooms all around the campsite. Camp host is very friendly to everyone."

    4. Freemont Wash Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 865-3000

    "Needed a spot in the area within 30 mins close to highway quiet dark secluded and it fit the bill

    Pros:

    No one else there

    Vast huge area

    Nice mountain view

    Nice breeze 

    Good temp in June

    Beautiful"

    "A bit off the highway and still had cell service"

    5. Little Reservoir Campround — Fishlake National Forest

    5 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    8 miles

    $24 / night

    "This campground is located right off a little lake, with spacious campgrounds. This is a first come first serve campsite, with no sink or showers."

    "However, it was beautiful and had running water as well as an outside house and a metal campfire pit and a picnic table"

    6. Anderson Meadow Campground (fishlake Nf, Ut)

    6 Reviews
    Junction, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $24 / night

    "Bit of a drive to get there, high clearance vehicle is ideal. Very peaceful and the lake is beautiful. The bathrooms were clean but smelling real rancid, so try for a site that’s not next to it."

    "Definitely recommend the drive up to camp. Short distance from Kent Lakes."

    7. Beaver Canyon Campground

    2 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-5654

    "Location is very easy to set up in and not too much going on around, but the stars were the best i’ve ever seen."

    "If I walked out and towards the town, just off the property I had a signal. Verizon seems to have more reliable service based on other people I was with."

    8. Minersville Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 386-1203

    $25 / night

    "Nice stop on your way through Utah. Pull through sites for RVs. Electricity but no water in March."

    "I loved our stay at Minersville Lake Campgound. The only way to get my phone to work was to walk to the ranger station, but there was power and water at my site. Sewer dump at exit."

    9. Tushar Lakeside Campground

    2 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-6482

    $12 - $160 / night

    "The beauty of the Tushar mountain are unsurpassed by any other range in Utah. They are easy to access and have peaks close to 12,000 feet with Delano at 12,169 feet above sea level."

    10. United Beaver Camperland

    1 Review
    Beaver, UT
    1 mile
    +1 (435) 438-2808
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Recent Reviews near Beaver, UT

820 Reviews of 173 Beaver Campgrounds


  • Sarah J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Parowan Gap Petroglyphs

    Very cool!

    Good for RVs or campers/travel trailers. I wouldn’t suggest tent camping as it gets pretty windy. We drove in a 30ft camper with a 2003 ford f250 and had no issues finding a spot. Google says Gap Rd is unpaved but that’s not the case for the main road in.

    Very nice views with cool trails to hike. Petroglyphs are easy to get to as they have them displayed as you come in. Very quiet, hardly any traffic noise other than any neighboring campers.

  • Adam  B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest

    Peaceful

    Great location around 10 miles to Bryce. Cell reception is great Verizon and Att. Nice bike path through red canyon and up to Bryce. Lots of dirt trails in the Dixie Forest. Pronghorn deer come every day morning and afternoon.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Panquitch Lake Cliffside Campsite

    Small Cliffside campsite overlooking Panquitch Lake

    This campsite can be utilized with Campers, RVs or tents and has a great view of the Lake and cabin areas around Panquitch Lake.  Dirt road access with many trails and jeep roads that connect surrounding areas including Escalante, Utah.  Don't attempt to get to this site if raining or snowing, roads are slick and impassable.

  • Ryan F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Mammoth Dispersed

    Too Small for the Amount of People that Go

    Mammoth Dispersed Campground offers a beautiful setting among tall pines, with plenty of shade, cool temperatures, and easy access to a peaceful stream (both day use area and overnight campsites with access). 

    The sites themselves are well maintained, and it’s clear that the USFS takes good care of the area despite how heavily it gets used. That said, the campground feels a little small for the amount of people who frequent it, especially on busy weekends. During our Labor Day trip, the area was crowded with ATV, UTV, and general vehicle traffic—many of them flying by campsites at high speeds with loud music, which made it hard to relax. 

    It’s also disappointing to see how many visitors don’t clean up after themselves. Trash left behind really takes away from the natural beauty of the forest. 

    On a positive note, the roads are in good condition. Despite some reviews suggesting that the northern route in from Panguitch is “sketchy,” we found in September 2025 that the road was well graded and easily driven. 

    All in all, this is a wonderful area that has so much potential for a perfect camping experience. Without the holiday crowds and careless visitors, I would not hesitate to rate Mammoth a solid 5 stars. As it stands, the beauty of the place and the effort put in by USFS are worth highlighting, but the heavy traffic and noise over Labor Day force me to give it 4 stars.

  • L
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Old Highway 89 Dispersed Riverside

    Multiple spots

    There’s multiple great spots, we were a bit further down the road. Love that you have access to the river. We had a nice calm night!

  • Kippy B.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Sidney Valley

    Sidney Valley off FR48

    Awesome spot! Lots of space but can get busy. Beautiful views and has privacy. Pack in and pack out, no amenities and limited cell phone service. Will be back  :)

  • Lynna C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Point Supreme Campground — Cedar Breaks National Monument

    Poor Experience, Controlling Camp Host

    When we first arrived here, we were not sure what to think. Mind you, we have been to over 50 campgrounds in the last 3 months and this one just didn’t feel quite right. The location is nice enough and yes, Cedar Breaks is quite spectacular but this campground just isn’t anything special.

    We were in site 11 and the first thing we noticed was how closely placed all the sites were. If you want any privacy, this place is not that. The campground host is always driving around in his cart and just makes one feel uncomfortable. We had to knock on his RV door and he popped out immediately with his clip board and dressed in his khaki uniform. Some people just take their job way too seriously and this guy definitely was a bit overwhelming and overboard.

    We had heard that there was a code to the showers and we just wanted to get the code from him. He proceeded to lay out the ground rules for the campground and to tell us that this was a pretty quiet place and to take that into consideration.

    Apparently the night sky is incredible up here at 10,000 plus feet but if you want to see them, make sure that you keep your conversations down to a faint whisper. No joke, we are not loud people at all and the most sound that we make would be coming from our portable Bluetooth speaker during breakfast and dinner.

    On the second day of our stay, we had just finished up our breakfast when Ranger Rick (Kevin, I think) decided to come over and talk to us. He let us know that our speaker was too loud (it wasn’t) and that he was asking us to turn it down because people were complaining about the noise.

    If you were to have heard it, there would be no way it was too loud. We told him that the speaker was not too loud, he even had to agree but a half hour later he came back and told us that he had gotten even more complaints and that we had to turn it down.

    The real issue was something else, some campers didn’t like what we were listening to on a podcast. What has happened in this country when you can’t even listen to what you choose to? Are people not allowed to even sing songs around a campfire anymore?

    We have put up with so much in the past 3 months. Everything from barking dogs, crying babies, screaming kids, firework explosions, large groups of campers, concerts and loud people but our little speaker is just too loud? It’s sad that this is what it’s come to. People just can’t communicate anymore and instead choose to complain to a camp host.

    This is not what we expected and overall we are not expecting to ever come back.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Parowan Gap Petroglyphs

    Awesome area but…

    We really loved exploring this area! It was great for dispersed camping. Unfortunately the bugs were unreal! We actually found several black widows near the site. The winds picked up so much in the morning we hurried up to pack and head out. Great view point for a meteor shower though! I’d recommend visiting, just be warned of higher winds and be prepared to be a little bug food!

  • j
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Red Canyon Campground

    Wasn’t very suitable for tent camping

    $24 seemed kind of expensive for what we personally were doing. No Verizon service which I was ok with but says there should be . Felt more like an RV park with trees than a campground. Grounds were either too rocky, too small, or too steep for a tent.


Guide to Beaver

Camping near Beaver, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and cozy campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot by a river or a more established site with amenities, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Fishing: The area is great for fishing, especially at Otter Creek State Park Campground. One visitor said, "The fishing is awesome with beautiful rainbows."
  • Hiking: Explore trails in the nearby Fishlake National Forest. A camper at Little Cottonwood Campground mentioned, "Lots of trees. Right near the river," making it a perfect spot for nature walks.
  • Sightseeing: Check out the rock art at Fremont Indian State Park. A reviewer noted, "Great hiking trail at the rear of the campground. Goes up the canyon," at Sam Stowe Campground.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One said about Castle Rock Campground, "Quiet and lots of shade. Our site had a stream running by it."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Bear Valley RV and Campground remarked, "Everyone here very nice and everything is clean."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often mention the helpful staff. A reviewer at Sevier River RV Park said, "Danny the owner was great. Could not have asked for more."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Little Cottonwood Campground noted, "No cell service for Verizon."
  • No Trash Service: Some sites, like Castle Rock Campground, do not have trash service. One visitor mentioned, "No trash service or dumpster in campground but a collection station was only a mile away."
  • Seasonal Access: Check the season for each campground. For example, Kents Lake Campground is open from mid-June to mid-September.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Kid-Friendly Sites: Look for campgrounds with water access. A family at Sevier River RV Park enjoyed the "fishing pond that was also home to geese, ducks and other birds."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor toys. A camper at Beaver KOA/Bryce Canyon mentioned, "There is a nice play structure, a basketball court, and a few other outdoor games."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes. A visitor at Yankee Meadows said, "Gorgeous drive in along the windy roads and red rocks."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hitch-N-Post RV Campground noted, "Best grounds for my big rig around."
  • Use Leveling Blocks: Some sites may be uneven. A camper at Bear Valley RV and Campground mentioned, "Level ground. Easy access."
  • Explore Nearby Towns: Don’t miss local shops. A visitor at Hitch-N-Post RV Campground said, "The town is about 20 miles or so from Bryce Canyon, which actually perfect if you stay here."

Camping near Beaver, Utah, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, with plenty of options for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds in Beaver, Utah?

Beaver, Utah offers several excellent campgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts. Little Cottonwood Campground is a highly-rated small campground just 20 minutes east of Beaver with 14 well-maintained sites, flush toilets, and wildlife viewing opportunities including deer, beavers, and turkeys. The stars are spectacular at night. Another great option is Tushar Lakeside Campground, located in the stunning Tushar Mountains with peaks reaching nearly 12,000 feet. The summer temperatures are perfect for camping, and it's only about 35 minutes from Beaver. Other notable campgrounds in the area include Hanging Rock Campground, Kents Lake Campground, and Rocky Peak Campground, each offering unique experiences and beautiful natural settings.

What camping options are available near Beaver Mountain in Utah?

Near Beaver Mountain in Utah, campers can enjoy several picturesque options. Hanging Rock Campground is a nice small campground located between Minersville reservoir and the Beaver County fairgrounds, just west of Beaver on state road 21. While access is somewhat tight, it can accommodate vehicles up to 32 feet. For those seeking lake views, Kents Lake Campground offers beautiful vistas overlooking the water, though be prepared for a steep dirt road access. The campground provides direct access to ATV/UTV trails. Dispersed camping options include FR 090, which offers free sites but campers should avoid parking near the road due to dust from passing vehicles. Anderson Meadow Campground in Fishlake National Forest is another option with reservable sites and water access.

Are there any RV parks near Beaver, Utah?

Beaver KOA is an excellent RV park option near Beaver, providing a convenient base to explore attractions like Beaver Canyon, Red Rock Canyon State Park, and Bryce Canyon National Park. The location is known for its exceptional drinking water and proximity to the charming town of Beaver. For RVers seeking alternatives, United Beaver Camperland offers reservable sites with water and toilet facilities that can accommodate big rigs. Many RVers also use Beaver as a gateway to explore the region, with Minersville Lake Park to the west providing boat-in access and facilities for larger vehicles. Most RV parks in the area are open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months.