Top Free Dispersed Camping near Echo, UT

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Echo, UT (48)

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135 Reviews of 48 Echo Campgrounds


  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Cascade Springs Dispersed Site

    Great Camping and Off-Roading

    The views are great but the road is definitely washed out. You will need 4WD and high clearance to pass through the washouts and rocks which start near the entrance and go all the way to the top.

  • Devin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salamander Flat
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Salamander Flat

    It’s a campsite

    After a long day of travel we just wanted to get to any site and camp. This is a national forest so there is technically a park permit required. However, we have an annual park pass and they accept that as well. It is an honor system kind of park permit. They ask you to scan the QR code or pay at the self pay station. $10 for a 3day pass, $20 for a 7 day pass.

    The drive up to this site is winding and the cars seem to be used to driving it because they come around the corners pretty fast. Drive carefully and stay on your side of the road. It site is just after mile marker 17.

    The site is huge! Lots of space for people, cars, RVs and trailers. The road is paved until you turn in and then it’s a regular dirt road.

    The major con in this park in general is the bathrooms are yucky especially at this site.

    This seems to be a local hangout for the youngsters as well. They were not a bother to us however, they were letting loose, having a good time at their site. They left around 11 or so.

    No service with AT&T

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin

    Quiet and peaceful

    We stayed here for the night on our rooftop tent. It’s very quiet, barely any people. There’s man made firepits made out of rocks of people who have stayed here. It’s chilly and very pretty around. Nice view of the sunset. There’s no cell service.

  • Skylar G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Cascade Springs Dispersed Site

    Best views in Utah?

    I want to start positive and say that the views are some of the best! Mt Tiponogous is in full view and the panoramic views are all great as well. It was only my group that camped up there the night we camped, but a couple people did drive by for some off road action. Speaking of off road action, the road is atrocious. Dont come unless you have some serious high clearance 4wd vehicle or you will bottom out and destroy your vehicle. I’m saying this as someone from Lake City CO who grew up driving the Alpine Loop, the road is BAD!

  • Ben H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Squaw Peak Road Dispersed
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Squaw Peak Road Dispersed

    Bumpy road

    The road leading here is very bumpy. There are two specific spots that are really bad. 4x4 is almost a requirement. I did however see some people make it up in a van so it is possible. The coordinates lead to an open field with a lot of campsites. I would suggest parking in the lot a little further ahead on the left. This road is a popular destination so people ride up and down it a lot. The views are well worth it and there is also some hiking trails around here as well. There are more dispersed camping sites further along this road. I was able to get a very spotty one bar signal of Verizon while near the coordinates.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Willow Spring (Not in Moab)
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Dispersed Camping Willow Spring (Not in Moab)

    Rocky Rough Road

    Great dispersed camping area with plenty of room! If going all the way to the marked location on the map, only attempt with a high clearance 4x4 or you will not make it! We have a TRX and overland camper and bottomed out on a culvert that dropped off sharply. We went to the marked location only to find a single camping spot on a moderate slope. Recommend stopping two miles earlier in the “Big Glade” meadow, flat and plenty of camping spots. We ended up a mile before that at a cross roads at 8900’. Concur with the ATv traffic from previous reviews, but overall relatively quiet

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping

    Very busy, but beautiful

    It was easy to find and the road can be a little scary when wet. There is a couple of miles with pretty rocky roads so i wouldn't risk a low clearance car. It was extremely busy when we went, but managed to find a spot mostly to ourselves. No bathrooms, primitive and huge families with atvs and dirt bikes everywhere nearby. They were polite and had reasonable time for no noise. Cool pathways to walk or ride on and very nice views even though most the wildflowers seemed to have just finished their blooms.

  • Donovan A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moosehorn Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Moosehorn Dispersed Camping

    Mostly sloped, but can't beat the views

    F150 with aftermarket tires - 19' travel trailer with 225/75/15 tires.

    The initial road turn off is VERY easy to miss. If you're coming West on HWY150 and you see the brown Moosehorn sign, you've missed it. It's around Mile Marker 31 and the first 30' looks like it was paved at one point. It's just debris and potholes now. 

    The start is a little bit tight and rocky, but slow and steady gets you thru it. There is a first camp off to the right for an RV with level ground, loop to turn around. This one was taken and so I continued down towards the lake overlook. It's difficult to get level (I'm not really level right now lots of blocks, chocks, and rocks) but I don't care, the view is amazing. Great Starlink/Solar connection

    High in August was getting to 75 and the low at night was not as cold as the lowlands of Uintas.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Absolutely Perfect

    We could not have asked for a more perfect spot. The views were immaculate, the sites were very spread out, it was the end of September and all the leaves were changing.

    No notes. Can’t recommend this spot enough.

  • Adam J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Currant Creek Rd Dispersed
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Currant Creek Rd Dispersed

    Dispersed camping overlooking Currant Reservoir and Creek

    Plenty of dispersed spots along the ridge road. Most have easy pull in access and fire rings. Beautiful views from multiple spots along the ridge but comes with the expected exposure to wind/sun.  More privacy for the spots further along the road some nestled in beautiful aspen groves. It is a great area. We camped overnight and fly fished the currant the next day. It was July 4 weekend but still not crowded.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salamander Flat
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Salamander Flat

    Utah has the worst system

    All the sites said no reservation, first come first served, but they were all reserved with no campers. Camp host, as usual, nowhere in sight. I've camped in 43 states for decades and Utah is easily the worst state to camp at due to this system of theirs.

    Also the drive up there is about 6 miles of winding hell with idiot children driving so fast I'm surprised there's not a death every day.

  • Adam J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping--Mill Hollow/Utah FR054
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Dispersed Camping--Mill Hollow/Utah FR054

    Amazing spots the further up you go

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Road was very accessible lower down with some more adventurous offshoots requiring higher clearance and likely 4x4. We went up an offshoot and navigated through and around some deeper ruts and snow drifts but found an amazing spot on the rim. Fewer people the more altitude we gained. Lots of spots here. Keep driving until you find one, closer in spots are usually taken up with trailers and small rvs. Highly recommend.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Uinta Campsite
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Dispersed Uinta Campsite

    Open space, nature and road noise

    Plenty of spots on an easy dirt road, campfire rings and lots of space. There's so many birds and critters so you get the nature sounds but it's close to the road so there's road noise all night. Beautiful space. I think I heard a moose in the night-possibly not, but possibly?

  • Gabe S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Dispersed Camping

    Great spot!

    Definitely rough reading for a portion of it. Lots of mosquitos. But super pretty and secluded. There were several spots that provide you with your own area and privacy. Bathrooms only about a 5 minute drive away. I had zero service though. Great spot and would come back again.

  • Bryce R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Tons of free camping in the area.

    There are tons of free site all up and down the main road. The only problem is it is busy if you leave on Friday plan to get there by 3 at the latest. Spots fill quick.

  • Lilly A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
    Jun. 22, 2024

    Cascade Springs Dispersed Site

    Beautiful but not private

    Honestly, the only saving thing about this campsite is how beautiful it is. It truly feels like you are on top of the world. But, there were many downsides and we will not be returning. First, the road to get there was horrible. Don’t go up there unless you’re ready to do some off-roading. Second, the campsite had zero shade — so make sure to bring a canopy of some sort; there are no trees around the site. Third, the campsite is all gravel, so if you have a dog, be careful they don’t burn their paws (it was hot! We had to keep our dog in our man-made shade)! Lastly, at least 20 cars drove through the campsite per day, and this seems to be a spot a lot of people stop and get out and walk around. Then, someone set up camp right next to us! So, if you truly want to primitive camp, where it’s just you and nature, and have privacy, this is not the place to go.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area

    Great lake side camping! Beautiful views!

    Great campsites next to the lake. Excellent views and quiet. Only saw a couple other campers off in the distance. Lots of birds and ducks to watch.

    Saw a moose way off in the distance.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Salamander Flat
    Nov. 22, 2023

    Salamander Flat

    Breathtaking view!

    I actually stayed a bit earlier on (at a trailhead parking lot; didn’t see any signs that said I couldn’t) down the road because this section of the road was closed and I just have to say what a fantastic view! The mountains up here are truly breathtaking and I would highly recommend staying anywhere in this area if you can. The weather was quite cold and crisp but worth every second of it. The night was quiet as I spent most of it in my car but the sunrise was like no other. Highly recommend

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area
    Nov. 22, 2023

    Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area

    Spacious and peaceful!

    I wandered in after dark and the dirt road was easy to navigate. No one was around for miles which was quite nice! A few people drove past (I assume to go hunting) but not much traffic noise. Peaceful along the water. Clean bathrooms. Because of the regulations I wasn’t able to make a fire and had to stay overnight at the designated camp spot but I would definitely recommend this spot.



Guide to Echo

Camping near Echo, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: The area is perfect for hiking and enjoying nature. Campers have noted that the trails around North Fork County Park are beautiful, with one reviewer mentioning, "This park is beautiful. Arrived around 2pm on a Friday and stayed at Cutler Flats."
  • Water activities: If you love water sports, check out Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park. Campers appreciate the access to water sports, with one saying, "Clean campground with access to water sports, and very close to Park City."
  • Wildlife watching: Many campers enjoy spotting wildlife in the area. One visitor at Anderson Cove mentioned, "It’s got very well-kept beaches, you can access the neighbor beaches as well with the pass you buy."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers often rave about the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Mountain Valley RV Resort states, "Everything was clean and so easy to use! We will definitely be back."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors appreciate the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Echo Island RV Resort said, "Roxanne at the desk was awesome."
  • Scenic views: The stunning landscapes are a big draw. A camper at Granite Flat noted, "The drive and location is beautiful."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or train tracks. A visitor at Salt Lake City KOA mentioned, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night."
  • Site proximity: Campers should be aware that some sites are close together. One reviewer at Spruces - Big Cottonwood said, "Neighbors were VERY close."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Tanners Flat pointed out, "They have restrooms which is nice!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A family at Mountain Valley RV Resort enjoyed the "large grass area and fire pit that was great!"
  • Check for kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer playgrounds or pools. One camper at Echo Island RV Resort mentioned, "The campground kids enjoying the playground & pool were on the other side of the creek."
  • Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a store. A visitor at Granite Flat noted, "You’ll need to pack out your trash."

Tips from RVers:

  • Look for full hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A review for Mountain Valley RV Resort highlighted, "Awesome hook ups, WiFi and cable."
  • Check site sizes: Make sure the site can accommodate your RV size. A camper at Anderson Cove mentioned, "Easy back in site."
  • Be prepared for weather: The weather can change quickly in the mountains. A visitor at Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground advised, "Bring sandals!" for the showers.

Camping near Echo, Utah, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific campground details and reviews to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

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