RV campgrounds near Boulder, Utah provide accommodations along Highways 12 and 24 with varying seasonal operations. Most facilities operate from April through October, closing during winter months when temperatures drop below freezing at night. The high desert elevation of 6,700 feet creates cool evenings even during summer camping season.
What to do
Explore Capitol Reef: Just minutes from Torrey's RV parks, Capitol Reef National Park offers hiking and scenic drives. "The standout features of the park are location, AMAZING bathhouse, incredibly clean, quiet and a very nice laundry facility... Willis Creek Slot Canyon is a fantastic dog/kid friendly hike about 30 minutes away, and Bull Valley Gorge is just beyond Willis Creek and a spectacular but more challenging slot canyon experience," notes a camper at Bryce Valley Ranch RV & Horse Park.
Visit Lake Powell: A 2-hour drive from Boulder leads to Lake Powell access points. "Launch your boat at the Bullfrog Marina, then pick any spot on the ENTIRE LAKE! We drove a houseboat and moored/anchored in Good Hope Bay, which is a 2-3 hour houseboat ride (averaging 8.4 mph)," shares a visitor to Bullfrog RV & Campground.
Stargazing: The region has minimal light pollution for astronomy. "The night sky was magnificent and may have made up for our inability to shower for a couple days. We were the only ones in the park, Winter camping. It's located in a dark sky area, so the skies are clear and the air is clean," reports a winter camper at Sand Creek RV.
What campers like
Pasture views: Some campgrounds offer unique natural surroundings. "Pasture adjoining sites with bison, cows, and horses just feet from us," notes a guest at Wonderland RV Park, appreciating the connection to local agriculture.
Peaceful locations: Several campgrounds offer quieter settings away from highways. "A very nice Campground located about 5 miles from Capitol Reef NP. Grab yourself some scenery & enjoy your stay," writes a visitor to Wonderland RV Park.
Campground facilities: Many RV parks maintain community amenities. "There is a community fire pit and when we got here the hosts had a nice fire going... The grounds and common buildings are clean and accessible," mentions a guest at Canyons of Escalante RV Park.
What you should know
Wind conditions: Boulder area campgrounds can experience significant wind. "The site had nice views but is very exposed and very very windy which means we kept time outside of the van to a minimum as it wasn't very relaxing. There are wooden shelters for tent spots to mitigate the wind but this would still make me nervous if I were in a tent," warns a camper at Sand Creek RV.
Site spacing: RV parks vary in site density and privacy. "The sites are a bit tight but less so than the other major option in town. No fire pits but they rent gas ones," notes a reviewer at Wonderland RV Park.
Off-season services: Facilities close or reduce services in winter. "Located in Torrey, Utah this RV park was a great place to stay when visiting Capitol Reef National Park. The National Park was a 10 minute drive away from the park. They're still open in the Winter, but we didn't find out they closed their showers and bathrooms until we were told upon arrival. (They close 10/31)," reports a winter visitor to Sand Creek RV.
Tips for camping with families
Look for central play areas: Some campgrounds feature dedicated recreation spaces. "They have a small camp store, coin-operated laundry, and clean bathrooms and showers," shares a visitor to Ruby's Inn Campground, noting family-friendly amenities.
Pool availability: Limited swimming options exist at select campgrounds. "The small swimming pool was loved by the kids. The grassy park area was nice," mentions a camper at Thousand Lakes RV Park, appreciating these summer amenities.
Kid-friendly surroundings: Some parks cater specifically to families. "This RV park is very family-friendly, so keep in mind there are kids EVERYWHERE - kids riding their bikes in the roads, kids crying, kids yelling," observes a camper at Wonderland RV Park, which may be positive or negative depending on your preference.
Tips from RVers
Site orientation: Pay attention to positioning for views or wind protection. "The views on the north and east were stunning, North was all back in and East had some pull through spots, aim for these if you can," advises an RVer at Thousand Lakes RV Park.
Power reliability: Electricity can fluctuate during peak usage times. "We stayed in May 2023 and we were given a site all the way to the back. The view was pretty, the site was level, but when all the large RVs returned for the night, our electricity browned out and we couldn't run our AC. Our power also cut out during the night," reports a camper at Thousand Lakes RV Park.
Hook-up placement: Check utility connection locations when choosing sites. "The hookups on our sites were more to one end of the site and not so much in the middle of the site which was not a problem for any of us," notes a camper at Capitol Reef RV Park and Glamping.
