Looking for the best options for tent camping near Cleveland? The Dyrt is an easy way to find tent camping spots near Cleveland. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Cleveland, Utah's most popular destinations.
The Swell is also known as a great place for dispersed camping. Dispersed camping is a term used for camping outside of a designated campground. For those looking to strike off and find the ideal spot to pitch your tent, keep in mind that there are no services – no trash removal, no facilities, no access to water, meaning it is NOT for the casual camper.
The Joe's Valley Bouldering Area offers world class bouldering opportunities with over 188 bouldering sites and 9.7 miles of social trails in the area. The campground is being developed in 2017 and will offer metal fire rings, picnic tables and camping pads.
For a description of this site, please contact the Price Ranger District: 435-636-3500.
Traveling over the Wasatch Plateau between the towns of Fairview and Huntington, the Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway makes up half of the Energy Loop, a National Scenic Byway. The byway passes through the Manti-Lasal National Forest and provides excellent views of the mountain tops and valleys below. Huntington Canyon is filled with the history of the region, especially evident is the history of the Mormon pioneers who settled the area. Don't pass up the opportunity to travel Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway.
For a description of this site, please contact the Price Ranger District: 435-636-3500.
Bellevue Flats is the staging area for the 4 primitive routes in Sids Mountain WSA
Upper Joes Valley Campground is located at ~7340' elevation at the lower end of Upper Joes Valley, just south of the intersection of Millers Flat Road and Lowry Water Road. The campground is close to Indian Creek in a treed area dotted with sagebrush. The trees offer shade for most campers and provide spectacular autumn color. Many trails criss-cross the surrounding valley and mountainsides and visitors to the campground enjoy exploring the area trails on foot, on horseback, or by riding mountain bikes or off-highway vehicles (OHV). There are no amenities within the campground. Roads and spurs within the campground are dirt. Nearby attractions include the Joes Valley Recreation Area and the expansive Arapeen ATV Trail System, which has over 350 miles of designated, well-maintained OHV trails suitable for all riding skill levels.
Ferron Canyon Picnic Area is a small picnic area near the Black Dragon Trailhead on the Ferron Canyon Road. It is set along Ferron Creek at 6400' elevation and offers a quiet, shady spot for a picnic, or for a rest after a hike. There is one vault toilet available during open season.
Ranger
Stayed here for a night after a long drive. We wanted to take showers and not have to search for a site. Hot showers, nice staff, dog park. Close to the highway and we backed right up to a motel 6 that was very busy all night. Dogs not allowed at tent sites, but luckily they made a last minute exception for us at the very end tent site.
Guide
I've camped at this campground twice now; once in August of 2020 and once in July of 2021. Both times the experience has been good. The campsite has potable water and vault toilets. Before my two visits, I reserved my sites on recreation.gov. This made the experience hassle-free.
One thing to note is that although you can tent camp at this site, the majority of campers are those using RVs. I enjoyed my experience tent camping. However, if you are somehow bothered by RVs or excess noise, you might want to find another campground.
Overall, a good place to stay and I will certainly be back.
Scout
Group sites are great for large RVs. Big fire ring area, multiple tables and restrooms with flushing toilets. Most campsites aren’t long enough for RVs over 20ft. Perfect for tent camping.
GuideWe stopped in and got a site when we got tired of looking for a campsite in Moab. Clean restrooms and showers. Not much shade and I70 a mile away. We tent camped so the hwy was very loud and the cows in the adjacent field were mooing for a few hours at night. Otherwise, it did it's job by providing us with a place to stay
Traveler
Nine Mile Ranch is a great campground outside of Wellington, UT and a good base camp to check out Nine Mile Canyon. They have historic cabins they have used for camping cabins, RV and tent sites. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Super friendly and knowledgeable camp host. I would definitely stay again!
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this partner on our platform. They offer spacious pull-through RV spots, luxury cabins and Tipis(Teepees), as well as tent sites and a group area for rent. There are bathrooms, showers, and a laundry facility on site. Book your stay with them today and leave your review here!
Traveler
Stayed in a cabin as we were too tired to set up a tent. Tent sites are almost non existent. Showers were clean. The door to our cabin had some pretty severe gaps. And overall there was faint but lingering smell of hot garbage. Also noting it pretty much was a KOA at one time. Playground is old and full of garbage/food wrappers containers.
RangerThe site is located really close to a major road near the highway and thus a lot of noise if tent camping. I would imagine that RVs would be less bothered. Showers and bathrooms were OK, and staff seemed receptive to feedback about them. Nice pool, deck chairs and slide for the kids. Store is well-stocked. Nice little discount at the restaurant across the parking lot for KOA residents.
Guide
Castle Gate RV Park is a newly built RV park, with cabins and tent sites available as well! The splash pad is perfect for kiddos! The Book Cliffs make for a beautiful back drop for photos at any angle! Plus this campground is WALKING distance from the adorable town of Helper, UT. Museums, restaurants, shops, art galleries! There are hiking trails galore near by, and OHV trails too! You can take off straight from your campsite!
GuideThe 9 mile Canyon Ranch has a little bit of everything. RV spots, tent camping, cabins. There are clean bathrooms and showers for $3. You can hammock in some spots. Best to call in ahead so they get you a best part with some of the trees.
Beautiful area. No service but there is Wi-Fi at the house. The lady there was SUPER nice and answered all my questions and was very willing to help and make sure I had a good stay.
I slept in my Bronco but my spot had a campfire and picnic table. Enjoyed my stay.
GuideWe just stopped for a night on a longer trip from Oregon to the midwest. This was a typical KOA in my opinion - pool, playground, showers, shop, full hookups, pull through sites, etc.
Tent camping area was pretty small, but close to the bathrooms and pool for kiddos.
We were only here for the night but it was VERY hot that afternoon (90 degrees) and without shade, it's hard to stay cool.
Showers and bathrooms were clean and staff was very nice. 10% discount at the restaurant next door if you mention you are staying here. Bonus for us as we did NOT want to try to make anything when it was 98 degrees out!
Campground is off the highway but we didn't hear any noise that night at all.
Legend
We stayed here twice this summer and really liked it both times. All the tenting campsites are on the Millsite Reservoir but if you go higher than site number 17 you are a bit further from the water. The campground is open, so not totally private, but it was so quiet it didn't really matter. We went for a couple of hikes in the Ferron Canyon which you can walk to, and they have paddle boarding on the reservoir which we didn't have time to do. They don't have typical fire rings on the ground - they are up off the ground. See photo.
Legend
Campground Review: Price Canyon Campground
I stayed at the Price Canyon campground on my way for a mountain biking weekend in Moab. This campground was at the top of Price Canyon but the access road was right off the highway. It is a single lane switchback road with the last quarter mile being easy dirt road so longer trailers may have a few challenges. It is a mixture of single and group sites all for the same price. There is a nature trail from the campsite (that is also accessible from the day use area) that takes you higher up the canyon. The hike was nice and I would recommend close toed shoes as the second half/ has a section that is pretty steep around large rocks/boulders, and loose dirt. I didn’t do the whole hike made it to the top of the ridge. There is also a picnic/overlook area not far from the campground that had great views of Price Canyon.
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Overall it was very peaceful and I will definitely be staying here again.
Cons:
*Lots of buzzing insects around. The bugs weren’t bad but you could hear the buzzing which was quite annoying.
Gear Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool
As a ranger for the Dyrt, I get the opportunity to test out gear from our partners once in a while. I have had the privilege of testing out the Leatherman Signal Multi-tool. First off, this tool is the bomb! It has 19 different functions and will pretty much be the go-to tool for camping or outdoor adventure. It is quite large so not ideal for light weight backpacking but great for car camping or any activity where you are not super concerned about weight. For the most part, it lives in the glove compartment of my car so I will always have it for quick use.
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Summary: The Signal is one of the best multi-tools I have ever had and just having it with me whenever I am exploring outdoors makes me feel more secure in case something happens.
ScoutCalled a few days ago for reservation, was very easy and a friendly voice on the phone. Same voice checked me in with a wonderful story of rescued cats as I'm traveling with my two cats. Found my site was perfect for my tent and my truck is right next to it. Lots of amenities, ready access to the Green River and tons more sight seeing. Come make this your launching pad for Utah's beauty
Traveler
We stayed this weekend (early May 2021) at the Swinging Bridge South Campground and had a great time. The campground includes:
The cost is $15 per night with a limit to 2 vehicles per site and up to 10 people per site, with half-price discounts for National Parks/Interagency Passes. There are neither trash receptacles on-site nor potable water, so plan to pack in/pack out.
This dog-friendly BLM campground made a great home base for adventuring in the Buckhorn Wash and Little Grand Canyon overlook area. There was minimal road noise at night, though you can hear neighboring campers since it's a fairly open campground. On our night it was rather windy so plan to bring strong tie-downs for your ground tent if you plan to use the tent pads.
GuideCamped here with our tent while passing through on the way to TX. Peaceful and nice star views!
Traveler
Great spot for a quick overnight stay. Because of the concrete slabs, there are a ton of flat spots to set up whether you are tent or car camping. Easily accessible
TravelerCamped right off the slabs to protect the tent, had the whole place completely to ourselves. Can hear the highway, but it’s just like white noise. Easy for short term 1-night!
TravelerWe enjoyed the campsite. Would have like to have a few more trees to hang hammocks but it worked well for our tents! Lots of great hikes near here! Highly recommend Ding and Dang Canyons!!
Guide
This was a great site to stop and pitch my rooftop tent. Not too far up the canyon, and it was very quiet. It is RIGHT next to a mountain bike trail, so expect some early-morning bikers to be coming down.
Overall, it was a great place to camp.
Legend
A remote BLM CG (Swinging Bridge North) along the San Rafael River, in the San Rafael Swell, Utah. Never had an iota of cell signal here on any carrier in my previous times here.. But my SL-RV setup is doing the job. This area is about as wild as I get! 25 miles of gravel road to I 70 and no services till 30 miles east on I70 after that to Green River Utah.
Swinging Bridge North BLM CG is $15/7.50 senior. Only seven large sites with cottonwood tree shade. Lots of gravel road to get here. CG has vault toilets but no water, no dumpsters and NO cell signal.
Guide
We stopped here for a quick overnight on our way thru Utah.
The facilities are incredibly clean, some of the nicest flush toilets and single showers I've visited.
We stayed at site 3, which included electric and water hook ups. There is a dump station as well.
The campground host is super friendly. It is a nice quiet place right on the golf course. If my nose is correct, there is a hot spring nearby.
This is a perfect state park for families, or a quick stop thru Utah.
GuideThis is the worst RV park in Green River Utah. No staff - no propane - not well kept areas.
LegendTucked under a canopy of Cotton Wood trees and within sight of the stunning mountains into which the Green River cuts, this quaint little NPS campground is an oasis in the middle of the eastern Utah desert. Like many NPS campgrounds, the sites are well spread out and can more easily accommodate tents and smaller campers than big rigs– but even they can find a few places to park. With pull-through and back-in sites, most folks can find something to accommodate their equipment. Keep in mind that there are no electrical hook-ups, so bring your solar panels and leave that generator at home so as to keep this place a true oasis!
The river provides a nice companion to the campground, and swimming is encouraged especially during the hotter months– careful of the current through. In the evening, the river banks host a nature lover’s evening show, which featured beavers and mule deer in addition to water fowl and humming birds while we were there. Along the river’s banks, a nice trail leads to the group camping area and canyon boat landing, giving excellent views of the river.
The campsites were clean and level. The bathrooms were clean with flush toilets and fresh water. Mobile data connection was spotty at best in the campground, however the Visitor’s Center had 24/7 wifi which worked really well.
Within 5 miles of the campsite, the park offers visitors the chance to explore the park at many different hikes between 15 minutes to 4 hours, but a stop at the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall is a must. With the remains of hundreds of specimens from the ancient past on display as they were first uncovered, you can literally spend hours learning about each species. The park rangers are veritable fonts of knowledge, easily distilling our collective knowledge about these amazing creatures. It’s an amazing learning experience for the whole family.
The closest town is Vernal, UT, which has all the services that you might need, including some crazy dinosaur tourist kitsch.
ScoutWe camped here in May, 2024, on our way north, traveling through Utah. What looked like a nice campground from the Utah State Park website was not a nice campground. Firstly, the bathrooms were not clean. Second, this seems to be a hang-out for the locals in Huntington, especially the teens. Third, what few trees there are, are half-dead from not being watered. There is evidence that a lot have been cut down, probably because they died entirely. It is a mystery that a state park, with a reservoir, does not water the grass and trees in the campground! Fourth, and most importantly, there is semi-truck traffic on the highway that borders the campground, about every 5-10 minutes, day and night, no exaggeration! Drive a few hours northeast and camp at Green River State Park in Green River, UT. That is truly a nice, park-like setting, away from the noise of I-70.
Guide
I usually stop here if when I'm heading north from Southeast Utah and want to break up my drive (I live in North Utah). The camping spots are pretty decent. They sit along the Green River and provide an awesome view. If the spots are filled continue down the road and you can find other spots to setup temporary residence. These spots may not sit along the river, but that's ok, in some areas you can still walk down to the river through the brush and enjoy the view. Being able to camp in this canyon and take in the environment is definitely a good way to reset and appreciate life.
You gotta visit.
Guide
Decided to camp here at dusk one night. We were headed North of Price to Kamas and the Mirror Lake Byway when we decided to cut a few driving hours off the day and pull in. Very pleased with our choice. Campground was all but empty so we took our pick of good sites. Vaults were clean and sites were spacious. Very quite and peaceful! The perfect tent spot!
Cleveland, Utah, offers a variety of tent camping options that immerse you in the stunning natural beauty of the region. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.
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