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Best Campgrounds near Brighton, UT

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Camping near Brighton, Utah encompasses a range of mountain settings within the Wasatch Range, primarily in Big Cottonwood Canyon and surrounding areas. The region features several established campgrounds including Redman Campground, Spruces Campground, and Tanners Flat, all managed by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. These sites sit at high elevations (8,000-9,000 feet) and provide access to alpine lakes, hiking trails, and ski resorts. Nearby Jordanelle State Park and Wasatch Mountain State Park offer additional camping options with more amenities, located approximately 20-30 minutes from Brighton in the Heber Valley area.

Most campgrounds in the Brighton area operate seasonally from late May or June through September or mid-October, depending on snow conditions and elevation. Winter weather arrives early and stays late at these high-elevation sites, with nighttime temperatures frequently dropping below freezing even in summer months. Fire restrictions are common during dry summer periods. Campgrounds near Brighton fill quickly on weekends, with reservations recommended through Recreation.gov for most Forest Service sites. Cell service is variable throughout the canyons, with better coverage at higher points and limited or no service in some canyon bottoms.

The camping experience varies significantly between locations. Forest Service campgrounds like Redman offer a more rustic experience with basic amenities. According to campers, "Redman has clean sites, exceptionally clean bathrooms with flushing toilets, and you are a walk or hike away from Brighton." Sites along streams are particularly popular for the natural sound barrier they provide. For those seeking more amenities, nearby Heber City hosts Mountain Valley RV Resort with full hookups, while dispersed camping options exist in areas like Mineral Basin for those with appropriate vehicles and willing to camp without facilities. Some dispersed sites require high-clearance vehicles and may have seasonal access limitations due to snow or mud conditions.

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Best Camping Sites Near Brighton, Utah (279)

    1. Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    33 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $346 / night

    "Bathrooms always close by, no showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. If you’re lucky, you can get a site close to the creek. Nice, cool nights in the summer."

    "Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this campground has the advantage of being up the canyon so you feel far away from the city, but close enough that you could go on a work night and still make it to the"

    2. Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    38 Reviews
    Park City, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 649-9540

    $35 - $50 / night

    "This isn't the prettiest lake. It is nice and big, but since it is one of the closest to Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley, it gets a lot of traffic."

    "We stayed at the "McHenry" campground in a spot right next to a creek. The traffic noise was a bit prevalent during the day because it's close to the highway. Great tent pad."

    3. Granite Flat (utah)

    38 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $358 / night

    "Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area."

    "Utah is such an amazing place to visit for the outdoors. My family and I come here once a year because we love hiking and being in the outdoors."

    4. Tanners Flat

    19 Reviews
    Snowbird, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "It was quiet, tucked away from anyone.  Didn't really see anyone for the three days we are there.  Our site was next to the river, which really helped drown out all other sounds! "

    "We had site 11 close to the bathroom and in a flat, sunny clearing surrounded by trees. You could hear the nearby road a bit and see the mountains a little bit."

    5. Redman Campground

    15 Reviews
    Brighton, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "The campsites are clean, the bathrooms are exceptionally clean with flushing toilets, you are a walk or hike away from Brighton and immersed in some of the most beautiful mountains around."

    "It is close to Brighton and Silver Lake.  The campground is GORGEOUS and so quiet.  The hosts are so kind.  My nieces and nephews look forward to this trip every year, and you will too!"

    6. Pine Creek Campground — Wasatch Mountain State Park

    14 Reviews
    Midway, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 654-3961

    $45 - $90 / night

    "Close to fishing pond, play area for kids, beautiful golf courses, hikes, Midway/Heber cities, fishing rivers and beautiful drives up the mountains for more exploring."

    "Eventually was able to get the camphost to y’all to the folks next to us. Otherwise beautiful and super convenient. Would return again"

    7. Mountain Valley RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Heber, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 657-6100

    $30 - $129 / night

    "Located in beautiful Heber City, Utah. We felt at home as soon as we arrived and were greeted by a nice man on a golf cart who lead us to where we’d be staying."

    "He was helpful and provided wonderful advice for the rest of our trip in Utah (Moab). The sites are a bit close, but the campground was quiet and clean.

    Our girls enjoyed the pool and hot tub."

    8. Little Mill

    20 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $229 / night

    "We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks."

    "The site we stayed at had many trees around to hang hammocks and also eat and picnic in the shade. There are brand new camp fires in all sites."

    9. Timpooneke

    15 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $205 / night

    "I love how it is near a river. You can hear it at night. It's so nice to get to a cool area out of the hot valley and into the cool scenic back country of Utah county."

    "While there are many campgrounds in Utah that rival it, this one is special because it's such a short drive after work."

    10. Albion Basin

    8 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 999-2103

    $28 - $80 / night

    "Campground Review:

    An absolutely amazing campground that sits at the very top of Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City. "

    "This campground located at the top of little cottonwood canyon is a great relief from the city. But the city is close by, and so are the crowds."

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  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Squaw Peak Road Dispersed

    A hard way to the Top

    We fought hard to get to the spot. Up to Hood Campground, the road was a normal, winding road. Really great. After that, however, a stretch began that was really only suitable for 4WDs. Rocks, deep ruts, etc. We managed it with the 2WD, but we had to give it our all. There aren't many spots. The spot we found was right on the mountain in the forest, but it wasn't worth the effort. We still enjoyed the night very much. We didn't have an internet connection with T-Online. Apparently, the spot serves the locals as a picnic destination, love nest, or even wedding photo spot until sunset. We had a bit of everything that evening ;)

  • Cali C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Mud Creek Campground

    Spacious campground close to town

    There are tons of spots to choose from, and it always felt very safe. Lots of people with ATV’s and dirtbikes but not loud at all.

  • Jeff R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Beautiful spot but trash everywhere

    Great views of the lake and surrounding mountains, but has trash, broken glass and junk everywhere.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Sheep Creek

    Convenient overnight spot

    Plenty of space for any camper. tents to fifth wheels. The night I camped 9/20/25 there were about a dozen vehicles.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Heber Ranger Station

    Parking Lot Camping

    You can stay at this ranger station up to 14 days. Heber city has a lot to offer. There was a large trash can available but the ranger station was closed due to electrical problems so I don’t know if they allow you to use the bathrooms inside.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Bountiful B Dispersed

    Popular re recreation area with good camping

    There's 4 fire rings around the coords, probably only 3 actual camp sites. The one fire has trails going all around it. If you continue up the mountain, there's more sites at the top. This whole area seems to be a local atv, dirt bike, mountain bike, and shooting area. Definitely lots of people shooting guns into gulleys during the day. Everybody seemed friendly though. The road up takes about 25 or 30 minutes to get to the coords. Its a bit rough but if you have awd or 4wd its no problem. Great views on the way up and down. I have Verizon and had coverage off and on, its enough to send texts but not much more.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Many Sites of Varying Sizes

    Very easy access public land right on Utah Lake. Packed gravel and dirt road going in is lumpy from use but smooths out a bit farther in. Side roads to sites are anyones guess. Some are pretty reasonable, others are like mine fields. Suggest you park on the road and walk in. Many sites are “pull-throughs” so one entrance can be better than the other. Some great spots up the hill but you’ll need high clearance and 4wd. Bugs weren’t bad on this warm mid-September day. Some trash but I’ve been to more formal places with more trash than this. Access to the lake and lots of space to hike. Nice view of lights from the Provo side of the lake at night.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Fivemile Pass OHV

    Amazing Night Sky

    This place is pretty amazing with beautiful views of the sunrise, sunset and stars. Lots of ORV trails for the off road enthusiasts. Problem…SO MANY FLIES. They don’t bite or sting but you could not be outside for very long before they were in everyone’s drinks and personal space! By sunset they were gone so watching the stars was enjoyable. I just wished we could have spent more time outside during our time at camp. We did discover someone had dumped all their garbage close by so that might have been part of the problem🤷‍♀️.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Echo Island RV Resort

    Great Nite Stay

    Clean, paved shady sites with full hookups. Lots of fun things for kids to do. Friendly staff. Pristine property. The only reason I couldn’t give 5 stars is due to the highway noise, but that made it convenient.

Guide to Brighton

Camping near Brighton, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor fun. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around Brighton, perfect for all skill levels. Many campers enjoy the nearby trails that lead to stunning views and serene nature. One visitor mentioned, "The campground was clean and bigger than I expected," highlighting the great access to trails.
  • Water Activities: If you’re into boating or fishing, check out Strawberry Bay. One camper shared, "The water is clear and perfect for all water activities," making it a great spot for a day on the lake.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. Campers at Granite Flat noted, "There are plenty of wildlife around to keep them interested," which adds to the camping experience.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Mountain Valley RV Resort said, "Everything was clean and so easy to use!" This is a common theme across several campgrounds.
  • Shady Spots: Campgrounds like Lakeside RV Campground are praised for their mature trees providing shade. One camper noted, "This campground is beautifully shaded and quite enjoyable for spending time outside."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. At Echo Island RV Resort, a visitor remarked, "Roxanne at the desk was awesome," showing how staff can enhance the camping experience.

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks. A camper at Salt Lake City KOA mentioned, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night," so be prepared for some noise.
  • Site Proximity: Many campgrounds have sites that are close together. One visitor at Nunns Park said, "Camp spots are snug but do the job," indicating that privacy might be limited.
  • Reservations: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Strawberry Bay advised, "It gets really busy, so arrive early in the morning."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities like playgrounds. One camper at Mountain Valley RV Resort mentioned, "We had a large dog park and pickleball courts too!" which can keep kids entertained.
  • Plan Activities: Bring games or sports equipment. A visitor at Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground enjoyed, "We had fun with polypong and basketball," showing that having activities planned can enhance the experience.
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. One camper at Granite Flat noted, "The area is well wooded," making it a great spot for picnics.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Lakeside RV Campground appreciated the "full hookups" available, which made their stay comfortable.
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some sites can be tight. A camper at Echo Island RV Resort mentioned, "Decent space between RVs," which is something to look for when booking.
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Many RVers enjoy visiting local attractions. One camper at Mountain Valley RV Resort highlighted, "Close to Park City," making it easy to explore the area.

Camping around Brighton, UT, offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakes to bustling campgrounds. Whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort, there's something for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brighton Campground located and how do I access it?

Brighton Campground is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon in Utah, nestled among beautiful mountain scenery. Redman Campground is one of the primary camping options in the Brighton area, situated within walking distance of Brighton Resort. The campground is accessible via the main canyon road and offers a convenient base for exploring the surrounding mountains. Another option nearby is Miner's Canyon Dispersed, which is about an hour's drive from Brighton but provides access to both Brighton and Snowbird ski resorts during winter months. Access roads to campgrounds in the area are generally well-maintained but may have seasonal closures due to snow conditions.

What amenities and facilities are available at Brighton camping sites?

Amenities at Brighton area camping sites vary significantly by location. Pine Creek Campground offers traditional camping facilities with asphalt sites, though some may be narrow and unlevel. For those seeking more developed facilities, Rock Cliff Area Campground provides full hook-ups for RVs in a clean, well-maintained environment with scenic views. Facilities typically include established fire rings, picnic tables, and parking areas. Many campgrounds in the Brighton region feature flush toilets, though dispersed camping areas like Soldier's Pass require you to pack in all water and offer no amenities. The more developed sites often provide trash service, while dispersed areas operate on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out basis.

Are there RV accommodations at Brighton campgrounds?

Mountain Valley RV Resort in nearby Heber City is one of the best options for RV camping near Brighton, offering full-service accommodations with a welcoming atmosphere and staff that guides you to your site upon arrival. For those looking to stay closer to Brighton, Jordanelle State Park provides big-rig-friendly sites with hookups. Many campgrounds in the area were designed decades ago with smaller rigs in mind, so larger modern RVs may find limited suitable sites. When planning an RV trip to Brighton, it's advisable to research site dimensions carefully, as some campgrounds have narrow roads, low-hanging branches, and unlevel parking areas that can challenge larger vehicles.

What are the options for family-friendly camping near Brighton?

The Brighton area offers several family-friendly camping options. Payson Lakes is excellent for families, featuring safe swimming and kayaking areas, plus a fishery perfect for children and youth. Motorized boats aren't allowed, making it safer for families with young children. Another great family option is Spruces - Big Cottonwood, which provides reservable sites, water access, and proper toilet facilities. Many sites in the Brighton area offer hiking trails suitable for various ability levels, with some campgrounds providing educational programs during summer months. When camping with children, look for sites with established fire rings, accessible water sources, and proximity to gentle hiking trails.

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