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Best Tent Camping near Bluff, UT

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Tent camping options near Bluff, Utah include both established campgrounds and dispersed sites on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. Picket Road BLM offers free dispersed tent camping with stunning views and several spots for tent setup. Monticello Lake, located at 8,700 feet elevation in the mountains above Bluff, provides a higher-elevation alternative with primitive tent sites around a small 5-acre lake stocked with Rainbow and Tiger Trout.

Most tent camping areas near Bluff require self-sufficiency, as amenities are minimal. Picket Road BLM allows fires but provides no drinking water, toilets, or trash facilities. High-clearance vehicles and 4WD are recommended, especially after rain when roads become washed out. At Monticello Lake, campers will find rough, small sites unsuitable for trailers, with only a single vault toilet located at the highway pullout. The Department of Wildlife Resources maintains the lake for fishing, but campers must bring their own water and pack out all waste.

Tent campsites in this region offer exceptional solitude and dark night skies. Areas farther from highways provide deeper seclusion, with many campers reporting peaceful experiences even during peak seasons. Sites at Picket Road BLM accommodate several vehicles while maintaining privacy. For a cooler alternative during summer months, Monticello Lake's higher elevation provides relief from valley heat with shade from oak trees surrounding the area. A visitor commented, "This was an awesome site above the heat of the valleys. Quiet other than several fishers." At Cannonball Mesa, another nearby dispersed camping option, a camper wrote, "Very remote area. Beautiful night sky and peace."

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381 Reviews of 14 Bluff Campgrounds

  • Mary C.
    Oct. 28, 2018

    Hovenweep National Monument

    Great little campground!

    Many roads into area, all narrow, winding and potholed. Arrive well before dark as roads are also full of livestock. Clean bathroom but no showers. Lovely views all around. Dark sky activities in summer. Shelters and fire rings at all spots as well as nice tent pads. Some rv only spots. Water inside visitor center, pump out front didn't work. Free admission to Monument, $15 bucks to camp. Improvements to water and infrastructure in progress. Fees for admission coming in May 2019.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 7, 2024

    Monticello Lake

    Small lake dispersed camping

    Small lake (water supply?) close to hwy. Seems a network of vehicle tracks around the lake for dispersed camping. No signs present of any restrictions.. fishing? 8700 ft elevation, oak trees around the area. No picnic tables, no fire-rings, no dumpsters, no potable water.. however a single vault toilet is by hwy pull off is present. Sites are small, rough and not good for trailers imo.

    FS website has this info: The Monticello Lake Fishing Site is located next to Monticello Lake, a 5 acre lake located about 0.2 miles off FH 49 Loop/Harts Draw down Forest Road #114. The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Rainbow and Tiger Trout.

  • M
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Natural Bridges Campground

    Good for the Night

    We stayed here for 1 night in our camper van in late February and had the place to ourselves. Sites were nice with a fire ring and picnic tables. A good spot if you’re going from Canyonlands to Capitol Reef National Park. Vault toilets, no running water, no hookups.

  • K
    May. 24, 2018

    Goosenecks State Park Campground

    Breath taking views

    After traveling to Muley point later in the day than expected we needed a place to park our Campervan. We were pleasantly surprised at this small unattended campsite. The views were WONDERFUL! Vaulted toilets, no water. but good shaded covers to the picnic tables and fire ring.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2022

    Natural Bridges Campground

    Cool Out of the Way National Monument

    Small campground located in Natural Bridges National Monument, which is located within Bears Ears National Monument boundaries.

    $15/night. Self pay, first come first served. There are vault toilets, garbage cans, and plastic, paper, and aluminum recycling within the campground. No water at campground, but the visitor center has bottle and jug filling stations. 

    The length limit is 26ft, which seems accurate as our 26ft motorhome fit in the spot but anything bigger wouldn’t have. The loop is narrow as well, so bigger rigs would have a difficult time navigating the campground. 

    There are hikes in between the bridges (no bikes allowed on hiking trails) or you can drive or bike the 9 mile loop to see the bridges. 

    No cell service here and service in the Bears Ears NM was spotty. The cell booster did not help and there is no wifi in the visitor center/ bookstore.

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2016

    Goosenecks State Park Campground

    Camping with a view!

    Looking across the land as you pull in the gate and there is not much to see...until you get to the rim! Camping is first come, first served at the available 8 spots. There is not much shade but there are toilets. Fire rings and picnic tables are about all you will get at these spots and you better bring your own shade. Nothing to block the wind so if weather turning be ready, storms can come in fast and strong here. Low profile tents are best - ground is hard on tent stakes to! Camping is only $10 per site per night if no ranger you can self pay with envelope and dropbox. Enjoy exploring!

  • C
    Apr. 3, 2017

    Manti-LaSal National Forest Nizhoni Campground

    Charming Forest Service campground

    This beautiful, shady campground is at the end of a 9-mile County Road going north out of Blanding, Utah, but is well worth the trip. Although high up in the Abajo Mountains, the site itself is level and easily accessible. It has the usual Forest Service amenities of picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets (no smell with new technology) and some potable water. The two campground hosts are friendly and knowledgeable about the area. There is a small Anasazi ruin about 2 miles away, but you can drive to within 1/2 mile of it. Even though this campground could be considered remote, the friendly vibe of the place makes it feel like home very quickly.

  • FREDRICK C.
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Monticello RV Campground

    Monticello RV Campground

    just happened upon this gem during a road trip to the south rim of the Grand Canyon, just south of Moab. Absolutely perfect campground/RV park. only a few tent sites in the back of the park, but superbly placed along a fence line. they were in the process of moving sites to allow grass to grow, but not one bad tent pad.  they are located on the back of the park near the office. just north of the tent sites lies an open field with horses that seems to go miles. To the west lies a field of wind turbines. The sites have a lot of tree cover for shade. They have some of, if not the cleanest restroom/showers I have ever been to. And that is saying a lot. Plus they have free Wifi.  Hosts were super friendly and helpful to anything we needed.  Super quiet park with pleasant fellow campers/Rv'ers.

  • M
    Jun. 8, 2018

    Devils Canyon Campground

    A Hidden Treasure

    Nice, quite campground with lots of tent sites on Loop B. We rolled in at 8:45pm on a Thursday in June and had our choice of many wonderful sites. Paved parking, nice level tent pad, fire ring and cemented wooden picnic tables at every site we explored. We setled on #26 because of it’s proximity to the vault bathrooms and the water spigots. Had a nice suprize in the morning with the canyon behind us being full of deer. There is a dumpster near the exit so you don’t have to travel far with your trash. An added bonus is the short interpreted hike trailhead at the end if loop B. We will definitely stop here again!

Guide to Bluff

Bluff, Utah, offers a fantastic backdrop for tent camping enthusiasts, with stunning landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the breathtaking views and peaceful atmosphere at Picket Road BLM, where you can set up your tent and soak in the natural beauty.
  • Explore the remote and beautiful night skies at Cannonball Mesa, perfect for stargazing and enjoying solitude.
  • Discover the ancient canyons and hiking trails at Canyons of the Ancients, Sand Canyon, where you can hike and search for arrowheads.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $25

Amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • At Rent A Tent Monument Valley, enjoy amenities like drinking water, showers, and picnic tables for a more comfortable stay.
  • Blanding RV Kampark offers big rig-friendly sites with 50 amp hookups, making it a convenient choice for those with larger setups.
  • Experience the beauty of nature at Monticello Lake, where you can enjoy a small lake and oak trees, perfect for a peaceful retreat.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Bluff, UT is Picket Road BLM with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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