Best Tent Camping near Draper, UT
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Best Tent Sites Near Draper, Utah (30)
1. Silver Lake Backcountry
8 Reviews•30 Photos•638 SavesAlta, Utah- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
2. Red Pine Lake
7 Reviews•83 Photos•381 SavesAlta, UtahPrimitive, backpacking/hiking accessible only
- Tents
- Group
- Alcohol
3. Salamander Flat
8 Reviews•14 Photos•416 SavesMutual Dell, UtahSalamander Flat trail connects the Timpooneke trail head with the Salamander Flat dispersed camping area and the Pine hollow trail. The trail starts by crossing a stream, then travels through large stands of fir trees, and crosses the road approximately 1 mile from the trailhead. The Salamander Flat dispersed camping sites and Junction with the Willow Hollow trail is .5 miles farther up the trail. From the dispersed sites, it is another .6 miles to the junction with the Pine Hollow trail #047.
Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day. This trail is subject to a wet trail closure order during the spring and early summer. These closures help to protect and sustain the trail during wet periods. The trail will be signed as closed to all uses except hiking when these closures are in effect.
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no toilets, no treated water, and no fire grates are provided.
Camping in dispersed areas on the Forest is allowed for fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period. Campers must move off Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. The stay limit also applies to all camping equipment (tents, chairs, ATVs, ATV trailers, etc.), even if used by a different person or group. Camping equipment must be removed by the end of the fourteen (14) day stay limit or the equipment may be impounded. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as provide access to popular campsite areas for other visitors.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
$10 / night
4. Kimball Campground
3 Reviews•22 Photos•399 SavesMutual Dell, Utah- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
5. Anderson Park
2 Reviews•1 Photo•54 SavesPleasant Grove, Utah- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
6. Big Rock Campground — East Canyon State Park
7 Reviews•11 Photos•9 SavesWanship, Utah12x12 tent pad in site. Primitive campsite with Vault restroom.(NO DRINKING WATER IN AREA) 5 miles from the main park, and boat launch. Site has shelter, table, grill and firepit. Area has access to river for fishing.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$25 - $40 / night
7. Lake Blanche Trail - Backcountry Camp
1 Review•1 Photo•36 SavesMounthaven, UtahSalt Lake City Watershed Restrictions apply and are strictly enforced. Backcountry camping is not permitted within 200 ft of any open water (lakes, streams, etc). Pets are not allowed at all (not even in your car!). Swimming is not allowed in lakes or streams. Visitors must carry out everything they bring in, including food scraps and fruit peels. Follow general ""Leave No Trace"" guidelines for disposal of human waste. Pollution of any kind will not be accepted. Watershed regulations are enforced by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Salt Lake City Water Department, the Salt Lake City - County Health Department, the US Forest Service, and the Alta Marshal's Office. Violations constitute a Class ""B"" misdemeanor and in most cases a citation is issued to violators. Wilderness: This trail enters a designated wilderness area, special regulations apply including limiting group sizes to 10 or less, no mechanized use (including Mountain Bikes), and using Leave No Trace techniques are recommended. Campfires: Campfires are prohibited within Mill B South Fork Drainage in the Twin peaks Wilderness.
- Tents
Recent Tent Reviews near Draper, Utah
1122 Reviews of 30 Draper Campgrounds
Mariah G.
Guide
Great Horned Owl Campground — Deer Creek State Park
Expensive but reservoir access
I tent camped in the Great Horned Owl section which does not have hookups, though other sections did for a higher price. There were RVs in the same section and that blocked the views for a lot of the tent sites. I was charged an additional $15 just to have an additional car which I thought was pretty crazy. There are warm showers and reservoir access for boats included (I took my paddle board out and the water was pretty rough but fun) but $40 is a lot for a tent site this close to neighbors with generators who block the views.
- TTrevor S.Guide
Spruces - Big Cottonwood
Great campground, but pricey
Nice campground with plenty of group and individual sites. They have single, double, and group campgrounds. I camped in a tent spot (48) and had a ton of privacy.
No first come first sites, however, 4 days before all sites become fcfs if not taken.
Nice flush toilet bathroom. Gates close at 10 pm
Jeane L.GuideGreat Horned Owl Campground — Deer Creek State Park
Pretty area, better for trailers and RV
The area is so pretty! We tent camped in the Great Horned Owl loop and it was a well kept and tidy. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The sites are a bit close together but that could be a bonus for small groups that want to be near to each other. The day use parking lot is adjacent to sites 20 and 21. Read the descriptions when you book if you are tent camping, not all the sites are suitable for it. Site 20 was okay, but our tent ended up having to be on slight slope. We might try site 4 when the weather is cooler since it was a little more flat for tent camping, but it didn’t have much shade. The flush bathrooms were clean and the showers warm and convenient.
- Becky J.
RangerHouse Rock Campground
Great spot
Great place for tent camping
Bruce P.
Traveler
Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park
East Canyon State Park
Great family place , large tent sites , bathroom , beautiful views, and clean water .
- RReuben H.Traveler
Holiday Hills RV Park
Friendly owners and good for tents too!
Nice grassy area for tent camping, small river that runs through the campsite. Small shop on site along with showers, bathrooms and laundry.
Jacob W.Ranger
Springville / Provo KOA Holiday
Satisfactory
I tent camped here in Aug. 2020. It was fine. Close to the interstate, for better or worse. I wanted to camp at the SLC KOA but it was closed to tents then.
- MManuel C.
ScoutSpruces - Big Cottonwood
Best campsite ever
I’ve been to a couple campground over the years, but this one is impressive. Perfect for tent camping and even tho your near kther people you feel hidden. 10/10
steven T.Scout
Salt Lake City KOA
Tiny camper trailer tent site
Great back in tent site. Big enough to accommodate out little guy silver shadow with 50/30/20 amp hookups.
- PPhen P.Scout
Chokecherry Campground — Deer Creek State Park
It is what it is.
Nothing special. RV park type camp ground. Tent sites right on top of each other. Expect people walking though your site all day.
Katie B.Traveler
Echo Island RV Resort
Would Recommend!!!
(& have recommended!) The staff here was incredibly nice and accommodating. We tent camped right on the river and had a fire in the firepit! Easy access to VERY clean/nice restrooms. We would camp here again!
- BBrittley A.Guide
Granite Flat (utah)
Nice weekend getaway
Beautiful campground, lots of trees and privacy. However, you can’t bring big rigs there only smaller trailers or tent camping. Very close to Tibble Fork Reservoir where there’s great fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. You can swim too, but the water is pretty cold.
- CChristopher C.Traveler
Great Salt Lake State Park Campground
Sunrise on the beach!!!
We tent camped on the beach and loved it all from the oolitic sand to the absolutely insane sunrise view from the window of the tent! On the north side you see the lake and the south side you see the Rio Tinto smelter it’s a really cool dynamic. We have enjoyed our stay
- JJennGuide
Granite Flat (utah)
Bathroom issues
Gorgeous drive up to a gorgeous campground. Our site was pretty small. I would not recommend camping here unless you have an RV with a bathroom. There were so many flies in the bathroom that they coated the walls. Since I was tent camping, I did not bother to unpack. It was horrific.
Gracie W.Traveler
Twin Coves — Rockport State Park
Nice Campground
Campground was clean and had vault toilets. Water spicket was available but no showers (I believe there were only showers at the entrance of the park). Be aware that there are tons of bugs here, an overwhelming amount. Pack your bug spray if you’re tent camping!! Amazing views of the lake, beautiful birds, and the weather was phenomenal. Happy trails!
Alice V.Guide
Park City RV Resort
Exceptional
Hot tub! POOL! This place is amazing. I recommend the lower spots, G and H or tent campsites as they are farther from the road. There’s a nice creek down there and still close bathrooms with shower.
- CChris G.Scout
Echo State Park Campground
Very nice lakeside camping
New, clean, pretty campground. Some things to know:
- All the sites are RV sites. There are currently no tent sites. Plenty of room to put up a tent, which we did.
- I 80 is across the lake and you will hear trucks at night.
- Crazy amount of bugs. No mosquitoes as others have reported, just lake bugs that like your lights.
Carrie C.
Legend
Diamond Fork
Very clean and super camp host!
I really loved this campground! And I really love Diamond Fork Hotsprings! I can’t wait to visit again! We camped the Thursday after Labor bad and had the entire campground almost all to ourselves! On Labor Day weekend there wasn’t an empty campsite. Cost is $22 for a single site, $44 for a double. We arrived to camp around 7:30 and pitched our tent then headed up the road a few more miles to the parking area for Diamond Fork (5th water) Hot Springs. I recommend visiting the Hotspring at night in the summer to escape the overwhelming crowds. There were only a handful of people at the springs during our evening visit. The trail to the springs is about 2.4 miles in. We returned to camp around 1 AM and slept soundly in the still, quiet nature. You can hear the stream babble nearby. We slept in and as we were breaking down camp, Marc, the camp host stopped by to se how our visit was and if we needed anything. What a wonderful man! We chatted for quite a while about the area and he offered to give us a tour of the campground in his golf cart. This is a pretty leather campground! 3 separate loops. There are some hike in tent sites but they are set up for dual tents and are priced as such so they are $44 which is quite speedy for a pack in tent site. There is a well maintained nature trail the passes through the campground. There are educational kiosks along the trail. There are multiple restrooms throughout the campground. The 2 I used were very clean considering it was post holiday weekend.
Each campsite had a fire ring, grill, and a picnic table. Tent sites all offered nice level areas for pitching your tent. You can purchase fire wood from the camp host. This is a great place and I can’t wait to return!
joey M.Traveler
Keetley Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Great views for the family and pets!
This is a hike in area of camping. Luckily the park provides free wagons so that you can pack up and hike to your area. The hike is about a quarter mile to the general area where there are lots. This area is tent camping only. The views are great and the water is great! It is dog friendly with a leash. Each lot has a paved area with a picnic bench and fire pit. Really enjoyed this place!
Daniel L.Guide
Mount Timpanogos Campground
A cool getaway
Sites are small and primarily tent sites. There are a couple sites which would accommodate a small 16 ft trailer. We had to unhook and park diagonal to fit small trailer and short truck.
We didn't spend much time during the day as we were visiting relatives near Provo and enjoyed the cooler getaway in the evening.
The drive up here was beautiful and the hiking trails probably have amazing views.
- SStacy R.Guide
Little Mill
The perfect wooded campground!
We LOVED Little Mill! It’s the perfect campground. It has the smell of pine trees, a babbling brook, and it is just down the road from Timpanogos Cave National Monument. What more could a camper want?
We had a great tent site that was on the side near the mountain and across from us were campsites next to the road and the river. We did not hear any road noise at all, just the sound of wind in the trees and the water flowing. It was so peaceful!
- KKellyGuide
Salt Lake City KOA
Next to the road
The tents sites are along side the busy road so it got pretty noisy. But there is an amazing Mexican restaurant right next to the campground.
Sam S.Guide
Lagoon RV Park & Campground
Convenient Park With Everything You Need
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. Lots of grass and some decent space between sites. We stayed during the Halloween Fright weekend and from Wednesday to Friday at around 2pm, we were about the only ones there. Then the place exploded with campers and by 7pm the place was full. Nice bike and hike trails near by. Close to Salt Lake city. Don't miss the Big Cottonwood Canyon Drive up to Park City. Amazing.
- Dave L.Guide
Diamond Fork
Great campground with a visit from the locals!
We have stayed here before and remember that it was a great campground. The sites are clean and have concrete around the table and cooking area. The tent site was nestled among the trees and was very nice.
We did get a visit from the locals. A herd of cattle came through for dinner. They were escorted away from the campground by the host. Right next to the river, there was a trail to hike and an educational trail for the area.
The pit toilet was available and there was running water next to the site.
Overall, it was a great stay!
- Chris B.Guide
Lower Provo Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Not a good campsite to pick a site without having been there
We reserved site#2 for tent camping. There is not place to put a tent on that site that isn't on rocks. Also, we were swarmed by mosquitos the second we got out of the car. In the 2 minutes we were trying to figure out where to put a tent, we got bitten at least a dozen times. Site#2 wouldn't fit an RV either- terrible site. There are other huge sites and some really tiny sites. This is not a good campsite to pick a site without having been there. The photos do not tell the whole story. We drove back to Kamas to get cell coverage, called Recreation.gov and explained the issue with the site and they refunded our entire amount. There is no camp host in that campground to help. The bathrooms were ok at best.
Sean H.TravelerTwin Coves — Rockport State Park
Clean, Quiet, and Close
We were drawn to going to Rockport State Park because of how close it is to SLC(only about 40 minutes). The gate guards at the entrance were super nice and helpful, and guided us to the closest tent-campsite to the water. The campsite was very clean and offered a gazebo with a table, a fire place, and a barbecue. The camp spots are decently placed and have plenty to park your vehicle. Other perks of this spot are the fact that it’s dog friendly, has clean outhouses, and fresh well-water.
Ps. Definitely bring bug spray!
Alan B.Legend
Trial Lake
Better than the campground but kind of sad in dry years
While camping lakeside to get away from the crowds of the developed campground may be a good idea in spring, the dry winter has left this beautiful area as more of a puddle than a lake/reservoir. I wandered around the lake and found quite a few good tent sites tucked among the trees, the only problem was that the water was 100-300' away in spots and some 50' in elevation lower. Maybe after this winter if it's heavy this will be a nice place to camp again, but until then I would head to Mirror Lake or Moosehorn if you want pristine mountain lake camping. Unlike the campground, if you really want to camp here it'll only cost you $6 for 3 days and $12 for the week with a Mirror Lake Hwy rec pass.
Guide to Draper
Tent camping near Draper, Utah offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying stunning mountain views and a variety of outdoor activities.
Local Attractions and Scenic Views
- Experience breathtaking vistas at Silver Lake Backcountry, where hiking to your campsite rewards you with gorgeous landscapes.
- The Red Pine Lake area is perfect for those seeking a beautiful alpine lake, accessible only by a challenging hike that enhances the adventure.
- For a quick escape, Kimball Campground is conveniently located near trails leading to scenic views and is just a short drive from Draper.
Tent Camping Prices
- Tent camping at Salamander Flat requires a permit, with fees around $10 for a three-day pass, making it an affordable option for campers.
- At Anderson Park, you can enjoy a well-equipped site for about $25, which includes amenities like picnic tables and fire pits.
- Camping at McHenry Campground offers a reservable spot with access to drinking water and showers, typically priced around $30.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Draper
- Arrive early at Kimball Campground during summer weekends to secure a spot, as it tends to fill up quickly.
- Be prepared for a rugged drive to Silver Lake Rec Area, where the roads can be rough, so a vehicle with good clearance is recommended.
- If you’re looking for a quieter experience, consider visiting Dutchman Mine Flats during weekdays when it’s less crowded, allowing for a more peaceful camping experience.
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