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Best Equestrian Camping near Big Water, UT

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Paria River Ranch serves as the primary equestrian destination near Big Water, Utah, featuring essential facilities for traveling horse owners. The ranch accommodates riders with water and electric hookups for trailers, while providing a clean bathhouse and immaculate restroom facilities. Horse rescue operations form a central part of the ranch's mission, with donkeys and goats also maintained on the property. The restrooms and showers are exceptionally well-maintained, with creative design elements throughout the facilities. Stays at this private ranch require advance reservations and are specifically intended for visitors with horses or those booking guided trail rides. Sites include 30-amp electric connections and water hookups, though some locations offer electric service only.

Trail access from Paria River Ranch provides exceptional riding opportunities through nearby slot canyons and across surrounding BLM land. The property serves as an excellent base camp for exploring wire pass, toadstool hoodoos, and buckskin gulch via horseback. Private guided horseback rides are available directly through the ranch, with two-hour guided slot canyon rides highly recommended by previous visitors. Located between Page and Kanab, the ranch's position provides strategic access to numerous trails within a short driving distance. The surrounding public lands offer extensive riding opportunities across varied terrain. No service facilities exist within 25 miles, so riders must arrive prepared with necessary supplies. Despite the remote location, Verizon phone service is available in certain areas of the property and surrounding trails.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Big Water, Utah (11)

    1. Paria River Ranch

    3 Reviews
    Big Water, UT
    15 miles
    Website

    $36 / night

    "**IMPORTANT** Stays at this private ranch are BY RESERVATION only and for people with horses or who've booked a guided trail ride with the ranch**

    We booked a private guided horseback ride with"

    "The work the owner is doing here by rescuing horses, donkeys, and goats is so important. Anything we can do to help her cause, we should absolutely."

    2. Antelope Hogan Bed and Breakfast, LLC

    1 Review
    Page, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 693-9293

    $75 - $125 / night

    3. Bryce View Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park

    19 Reviews
    Henrieville, UT
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 679-8562

    $35 - $75 / night

    "Kodachrome basin state park is the place to be if u wanna camp in utah. Where oh where do I begin?! First off, we stayed in BRYCE VIEW campground, #55."

    "One of our favorite Utah State Parks. Great walking/hiking trails! We stayed at a site in front of the large group site and it was great until a large group came."

    4. Kitchen Corral Wash Dispersed Site

    3 Reviews
    Big Water, UT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 644-1200

    "Short driving distance to Buckskin Canyon.
    No problem with our Verizon phones."

    "There were a lot of spots available, just need to continue driving back"

    5. Rock Springs Bench

    4 Reviews
    Henrieville, UT
    35 miles

    "No problem with access for our 20’ BaseCamp About 5 or 6 sites in the area, several with pull through

    Beautiful views all around. Mostly quiet and away from it all."

    "Not a lot of dispersed camp sites, maybe 6 or 7 in this immediate area.. if you drive down the road toward Lake Powell (Highway 389).. there are more places to camp, but the road can get washed out or"

    6. Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park

    14 Reviews
    Escalante, UT
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 690-0819

    $25 - $250 / night

    "We watched mule deer out the window for a while and had fantastic views around us. Will definitely be coming back on another trip through Utah!"

    "Not a lot to do super close by but not too far from good stuff!"

    7. Pine Lake Campground

    14 Reviews
    Tropic, UT
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $21 - $140 / night

    "Lake has fish. Plenty of off road opportunities.views of Powell Point are within a short drive."

    "With 32 sites and multiple additional Group Sites this is a hidden gem near Bryce Canyon National Park. Some of the best sites are walk in only, but many are reserve-able online in advance."

    8. Henrieville Creek - Grand Staircase Nat Mon

    5 Reviews
    Henrieville, UT
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 644-4300

    "On the positive, the site is only a short distance away from the highway and you’ll be camping by a beautiful white cliff, among fragrant plantation."

    "Very close to Bryce Canyon National Park."

    9. Forest Road 248 Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Jacob Lake, AZ
    38 miles

    "We loved the forest feel and the trail riding as we typically come with ATVs. There is a gas station 5 minutes from the site"

    10. Ethel's Hideout RV park and Campground: Kanab

    3 Reviews
    Fredonia, AZ
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 899-8379

    $25 - $40 / night

    "It feels almost like a hidden secret that I shouldn't divulge, but the lovely owners of this special little spot deserve to have a light shown on their little slice of heaven in Southern Utah. "

    "You can do some hiking from the campground (including climbing one of the buttes) and you can drive into the valley if your car is capable, but we did not try any of that"

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  • A
    Jun. 16, 2023

    Bryce View Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park

    My favorite state park to date!!

    Kodachrome basin state park is the place to be if u wanna camp in utah. Where oh where do I begin?! First off, we stayed in BRYCE VIEW campground, #55. This campground is one of a few campgrounds in KBSP. No hookups, but each site has a table and firepit. Pit toilets are available. The thing I like about Bryce view is that its more primitive than the oasis campground, but still close by. The only issue we had at our site was fire ants. Wear closed toed shoes; i got bit and the pain lasted approximately 2 hours. If u have kids, bikes or both- DONT MISS OUT ON THE TRAILS! The grand parade trail leads into 2 box canyons that allow for hours of hide and seek play, kids and adults alike. We spent a couple hours on this trail just exploring the canyons. There is a disk golf course that backs up to BV campground. Also theres a LAUNDRY MAT near the main entrance which was a huge life saver. I loved our site and would stay there again in a heartbeat.

  • Kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Ethel's Hideout RV park and Campground: Kanab

    Pure peace & quite with magical views

    It feels almost like a hidden secret that I shouldn't divulge, but the lovely owners of this special little spot deserve to have a light shown on their little slice of heaven in Southern Utah. 

    In an area rich with outdoor tourist attractions (Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon all within 90 minutes), it's hard to find a campsite that doesn't feel like a shoulder-to-shoulder Disney experience. Ethel's Hideout is laid out such that you never feel like you're crowded in by neighbors. This is a true cowboy camping experience in cowboy country. 

    The campground is surrounded by public lands in every direction with views of incredible rock formations and the breath-taking Southern Utah landscape. If you're lucky, you can watch the cowboys moving cattle across the range. We got lucky enough to see this during our stay. 

    There's no shortage of things to do nearby. Just ask the owners for some tips on where to go to find an adventure! As an insider tip, I found the nearby reservoir in Kanab to be the perfect spot for a morning jaunt.  

    While they do offer horse stalls for travelers with horses, the campground is set-up for RVs and tents to maximize views and strikes the perfect balance of amenities with a boondocking-style experience. If you're looking for concrete pads and lines of RVs, this isn't the spot for you. But if you're hoping to find a truly special camping experience coupled with some light amenities, give Ethel's a visit. We love it here.

  • Kelsey G.
    May. 1, 2020

    Paria River Ranch

    Horse Ranch in the middle of BLM land

    **IMPORTANT** Stays at this private ranch are BY RESERVATION only and for people with horses or who've booked a guided trail ride with the ranch**

    We booked a private guided horseback ride with the ranch and stayed here in our trailer for five days. Our stay was incredible: quiet, peaceful, and amidst the backdrop of beautiful Utah BLM land. Our guided 2-hour ride in the nearby slot canyon was fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend riding with the amazing team at the ranch. 

    We had 30 amp electric and water hookups, though some sites are just electric. The dump site may or may not be in service, ask before booking. 

    The restrooms and showers onsite are immaculate. Very clean, new, and well designed.

    *Again, this is a private ranch first, not an RV campground. Stays here require a reservation. The owner dislikes people just driving onto the property. Call ahead.

  • Rad C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2023

    Henrieville Creek - Grand Staircase Nat Mon

    Beautiful riverside site, hard to get to

    The road is overgrown and eroded and you’d need a high clearance vehicle to negotiate it. I wouldn’t go there during rainy weather-the road will turn to mud and the site is at the same level as the river.

    On the positive, the site is only a short distance away from the highway and you’ll be camping by a beautiful white cliff, among fragrant plantation. It’s also good stopover between Bryce Canyon and Escalante.

  • Joy W.
    Jan. 23, 2023

    Bryce View Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park

    Beautiful with lots of fabulous trails!

    One of our favorite Utah State Parks. Great walking/hiking trails! We stayed at a site in front of the large group site and it was great until a large group came. Most of the other sites were awesome.

    We stayed in the Basin campground with full hookups.

  • c
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Paria River Ranch

    Incredible place

    We were traveling through and needed a place for the night. We pulled up to a spot where we could use the bunkhouse porch. The views from this ranch are amazing. The bathhouse was really cool—very creative. In fact, everything about this place is creative.

    The work the owner is doing here by rescuing horses, donkeys, and goats is so important. Anything we can do to help her cause, we should absolutely.

  • Nicole M.
    Mar. 18, 2024

    Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park

    Friendly and Clean!

    We only got to stay one night in one of the cabins, and definitely wish it was more! The cabin was really cozy and clean. The staff was very friendly at check-in, ensuring we had everything we needed. We watched mule deer out the window for a while and had fantastic views around us. Will definitely be coming back on another trip through Utah!

  • Chuck T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2018

    Pine Lake Campground

    Spectacular setting in the National forest

    Dry camping at it's finest. Less than 20 miles to Bryce canyon NP. Huge sites, handles big rigs. Lake has fish. Plenty of off road opportunities.views of Powell Point are within a short drive.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Bryce View Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park

    Perfect Park!

    We used this park as our base camp for exploring Utah’s National Parks. Bryce, Zion and Capital Reef are all very doable day trips. Plus, the hikes and bike trails are pretty rad in Kodachrome itself. Grovesnor’s Arch is nearby and you can get up close. We were at site 29 with full hookup. It had shade and beautiful views. The full moon lights up the park and star gazing is fabulous. There really isn’t a bad site in the park, it just depends if you need utilities or not. The bathrooms and showers are clean and the best we have seen for a State Park. Red Dirt Laundry is very convenient too. We are a family of four. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the park too. There is no cell or wifi service.

Guide to Big Water

Utah offers stunning landscapes and diverse trails, making it an ideal destination for horse camping enthusiasts. With a variety of campgrounds catering to equestrian needs, adventurers can enjoy both comfort and the great outdoors.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like stalls and guided rides

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Ranchito Feliz features drinking water and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and their owners.
  • The Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park is well-reviewed for its friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a great base for equestrian adventures.
  • Antelope Hogan Bed and Breakfast, LLC allows pets and offers a unique off-the-grid experience, perfect for those looking to bond with their horses in a tranquil setting.

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