Within 35 miles of Bingham Canyon, RV campers find several established campgrounds with full amenities. The area sits at approximately 5,800 feet elevation, with summer daytime temperatures often reaching the 90s. While most RV parks in the region remain open year-round, winter camping requires preparation for potential snow and freezing temperatures between November and March.
What to do
Explore nearby trails: Pony Express RV Resort provides easy access to the 80-mile Jordan River Trail. "Paved 80 mile bike trail along Jordan River. Giant chessboard. Nice pool area," notes one visitor at Pony Express RV Resort.
Fishing opportunities: Riverside RV Resort offers direct river access. "There is a trailhead right down the road that is along the Weber River. Mountain bike or hike, you will have a good time," reports a camper who stayed at Riverside RV Resort. Another guest mentions, "River and walking trail just steps away from all sites."
Water recreation: Echo Island RV Resort features multiple water activities. "It has a lot of trailer spots that are almost all pull throughs and have hook ups. It's fun to bring kayaks and float the river," shares a regular visitor at Echo Island RV Resort. The resort includes "two swimming pools and two hot tubs, very clean and modern facilities."
What campers like
Modern facilities: Mountain Valley RV Resort stands out for its upscale amenities. "This RV park is by far the nicest park I've ever stayed at... very new and always clean, nice big private restrooms with showers, two laundry facilities, two hot tubs and two pools, basketball and other gaming courts," explains a long-term guest at Mountain Valley RV Resort.
Quiet locations: Despite urban proximity, several parks offer peaceful settings. "Coming from Las Vegas to go to Montana to visit family, Salt Lake City is a great middle stop. We (3 kids, 3 adults, 3 dogs, and a cat) found Pony Express and were extremely pleased... Very clean and well kept, flat, level parking spots - many pull-throughs, very quiet."
Convenience to attractions: Lagoon RV Park provides direct theme park access. "The Lagoon RV Park has a lot to offer from tent sites to huge pull throughs for the biggest rigs. Right next door to the Lagoon Amusement Park, it is super convenient," notes a visitor at Lagoon RV Park & Campground.
What you should know
Spacing varies significantly: Site proximity differs across parks. "Like others have said…if you want space to spread out this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a place that is convenient, full hook up, level concrete pads, subdivision desperate house wife's camping addition this is the place to be!"
Seasonal considerations: Summer weekends fill quickly. "We were treated like royalty by the staff. The facility had wonderful laundry and bathrooms." At Mountain Valley RV Resort, "most sites were level, however 62 was NOT!"
Noise factors: Highway proximity affects some locations. "The interstate is 20 yards from the first row of sites. It was constant traffic noise 24/7. Sometimes it would slow up a little bit so that you could hear the airplanes flying overhead, or the train going by on the track that are 30 yards away as well," reports a camper at Riverside RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: Lakeside RV Campground offers family-friendly water facilities. "Cute little campground. The RV sites are pretty close together, but there are spaces with shade trees," notes a visitor at Lakeside RV Campground. The campground features "clean bathrooms and shower stalls, clean and well-maintained sites and fire rings."
Kid-friendly activities: Many parks feature dedicated play areas. "There is a dog park, playground for the kids, life-size chessboard." Another camper adds, "Bikes available including kid sized."
Airport watching: Young aviation enthusiasts may enjoy plane spotting. "It is a lovely place. Nice patch of grass at the site. River and walking trail just steps away from all sites... It is a very pretty place with the mountain backdrop. Lovely sunrises and sunsets."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: For optimal privacy, research specific site locations. "We stayed in a back in spot which was very spacious and we had a good distance from our neighbor," reports a visitor at Lakeside RV Campground. Another notes, "This site was very big & the creek surrounded on two sides. It even had 2 picnic tables."
Utility considerations: Verify hookup availability before booking. At Knotty Pine Resort, one visitor reports, "Sites were fairly close but not on top of each other. Utilities were conveniently located and accessible." Another camper at Knotty Pine Resort adds, "Full hook up, electricity and water."
Storage security: Secure belongings when away from site. "At night we were also visited by raccoons so make sure you have everything put away before you head to bed," cautions a visitor. Another notes, "They have an on-site RV wash available and allowed us to borrow an adaptor from them at no charge."
