Top Free Dispersed Camping near Eden, UT
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Eden, UT (22)
1. Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
5 Reviews•24 Photos•265 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. Green Canyon Dispersed Campground
13 Reviews•35 Photos•309 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
3. Middle fork conservation area
2 Reviews•8 SavesTo protect wintering wildlife, the WMA is closed to all activities from Jan. 1 to the second Saturday in April. From the second Saturday in April through Sept. 9, you can still camp on parts of the WMA. Overnight camping is no longer allowed, however, in the parking lot or within a third of a mile of the parking lot. Overnight camping is allowed across the entire WMA — including the parking lot and its surrounding area — from Sept. 10 to Dec. 31.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
4. Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin
1 Review•2 Photos•22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Group
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
5. East Fork Little Bear River
1 Review•3 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
6. Millcreek Canyon Backcountry Camping and Yurts
7 Reviews•10 Photos•397 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Group
- Trash
- Picnic Table
7. Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area
6 Reviews•20 Photos•101 SavesAccessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
9. Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
5 Reviews•8 Photos•181 Saves- Pets
- Tents
- Alcohol
10. Smithfield Dispersed Camping
2 Reviews•5 Photos•175 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Eden
48 Reviews of 22 Eden Campgrounds
- VVan UT G.
Traveler
Green Canyon Dispersed Campground
Several good spots
Many good spots. Close to the road so you can hear some car which was no problem. Lots of trees. Shaded which is great in the summer.
Anna B.
GuideGreen Canyon Dispersed Campground
Beautiful Foliage
(October 4th, 2023) Stopped here for a night on a road trip and it was the perfect place for some down time. There were still open spots when we got here late; we snagged a cool site with a small cave and a climbing route a decent way down the road. In the morning we hiked around some of the trails and explored the area. Even though it rained, it was a beautiful place to see some foliage! We only saw a few other people but it was the middle of the week and weather wasn’t great.
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Hannah M.Traveler
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.
Kaden M.
Scout
Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
Wasted time looking here
Tons of land, tons of campsites.. but most are "occupied" by empty trailers with no other vehicles or people around. There's empty cars parked on top of fire pits, no tents or any sort of life nearby. Felt strange.
This road is rough and very bumpy. Didn't feel comfortable "taking over" a campsite with things already parked there. Wouldn't recommend coming here.
- CColyer D.Guide
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.
Kennedy F.GuideFranklin Basin Dispersed Camping
Big areas of solitude
Ended up driving this road up to Idaho to find a bigger spot and some solitude. Took the dirt road for about 30 minutes and got the most perfect spot. Nobody was near us and the view was amazing. We went at the beginning of June, it was a bit chilly some mornings and at night, so come prepared.
Zack L.Guide
Spiral Jetty
Beautiful remote location with land art
The site is over an hour from I15 on dirt and washboarded roads. Was a beautiful location for one night, but not much more than that. The Golden Spike park is on the way which is nice to stop by at. Was windy on the night we stayed, no fires.
- RRyan G.Scout
Millcreek Canyon Backcountry Camping and Yurts
Beautiful canyon
The drive up is beautiful but there is actually no drive in camping. Camping doesnt open until July 1st so take that into account.
Bryce R.ScoutDispersed 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.
- CClayton P.Guide
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.
ConnerGuideGreen Canyon Dispersed Campground
Nice hiking trails and very close to town
Perhaps a little too close to the university in Logan Utah it was busy that Friday night. I think all the spots filled by 7pm some 50 people there that night. There is close spots for small couples and large groups and also more private spacious spots for people with pets like me
- ConnerGuide
Millcreek Canyon Backcountry Camping and Yurts
Season starts in July I wasn’t able to access in june
Be careful there is a 5$ per car fee sneaking at the entrance. Pretty good trails on the way up but like in the Titlr I wasn’t able to make it
Race B.ScoutMiddle fork conservation area
No camping
There are no camping signs saying you can camp ⅓ mile from parking area but the only way to get ⅓ mile is to hike
- ppang B.Scout
Green Canyon Dispersed Campground
Loud
Very loud, with folks driving around until the AM. Definitely a local party spot.
- Preston C.Traveler
Spiral Jetty
Cool to see, best for short trip
We tried this place as a quick weekend Overlanding Trip to get the kids out of the house.
Took close to two hours from Salt Lake City, once you turn off I 15 you’ve still got close to an hour. The road wasn’t too bad, pretty Wash boarded but fairly certain most cars could do it if they are careful around a couple of spots.
There is a train museum along the way that looked pretty interesting.
Once you get there, there’s a parking lot right above the spiral jetty, you could park there and camp if you wanted.
If you have a bit more of an off-road vehicle there is a couple of camping areas down just above the Lakeshore that we camped in. You will need a 4 x 4 with decent clearance. We did it with a stock suburban just fine.
We couldn’t even see the water line, dry Lake bed is pretty much all you can see.
It was rather fascinating to look at and we did enjoy the time there. But I don’t feel like it would be a place I would want to camp more than one night because I think the kids would get restless.
- CCaitlyn R.Guide
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.
- BBrianaTraveler
Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
Beautiful and secluded
Two nice boondocking spots just a short drive on a tight dirt road off the highway. The campsite on the right is bigger, the one on the left is very small. Very popular for hunters in September, so you'll have lots of people walking right by your camp. The views are beautiful, but it can get quite blustery. We weren't able to have a fire when we stayed there.
- RRayleigh B.Scout
Middle fork conservation area
No camping allowed
This area is more like a shooting range and hiking area. There is no camping allowed of any kind.
- PPeter L.Scout
Smithfield Dispersed Camping
Nice place, quiet
Stayed here for two nights, at the end of a dead end road, close to the creek. Real easy place to be.
- MMelissa J.Scout
Green Canyon Dispersed Campground
Busy dispersed, road noise, but available
We didn’t have a problem finding a spot but it was very busy with lots of road traffic even until late. We woke up to our car being drive-by paintballed. It cleaned off easy, but not fabulous. Another camper left their fire ring with smoldering coals and didn’t extinguish it. Good for a quick place to sleep on your way through town, but not a super relaxing experience.
Erika M.GuideFranklin Basin Dispersed Camping
Beautiful location right off highway 89
Absolutely beautiful location off highway 89. A popular place especially for ohv-ers. Lots of places to park but most of them seemed to be “claimed” (tents or trailers with no vehicles) for the upcoming weekend. That is the only reason for the loss of one star. We were there on a Thursday night just for and one night stop-and-go, so any of those claimed spots we could have used had they not been there.
There is a creek that flows back and forth around the area, we had that for our soundtrack as we slept.
At about mile 2 from the turn-off, there is a cattle guard and clear signs that the road is public but the land is not. It is possible that there is another cattle guard further up and more dispersed passed it as we saw more rvs head up and not turn around and come back, but we did not investigate that.
Well worth the trip in the search for a spot though. It was an amazing stay.
Auston T.ScoutFranklin Basin Dispersed Camping
Off-grid camping with beautiful scenery.
I have grown up camping in the Franklin Basin area. It is the perfect location for anyone looking for places to hike or ride. There are many different places to visit throughout the area such as the "Plane Crash" site, Beaver Creek, old logging trails, and more. If your looking for a place to just get out in the dirt and relax, this is the place.
Stuart K.TravelerWoodruff Narrows Public Access Area
Dispersed public access
Dispersed camping around a reservoir. Road in is unpaved in fair to poor condition. Quiet and peaceful though.
Connor O.
RangerGreen Canyon Dispersed Campground
Decent dispersed camping near Logan
There are some pretty good spots with shade for dispersed camping up green canyon
- LLindsay H.Scout
Green Canyon Dispersed Campground
Great spot, even in wet weather!
Easy to find by putting the coordinates provided in Google Maps. Came in after dark and easily found a site about 1/4 mile or so up the road. Road is a bit bumpy but nothing major. Our truck handled it with ease, but even a sedan would probably be fine.
The site we chose had a fire pit and plenty of flat ground to set up. A tent, van/truck, or small trailer would work well. There are some larger more open areas that could accommodate an RV.
Great views of the canyon! It was raining most is the the time we were there, so I can only imagine what it is like on a nice summer day.
There are a couple outhouses. Did not see any sinks.
Overall highly recommend.
- CCharles H.Scout
Green Canyon Dispersed Campground
Beautiful
Easy to access, and very beautiful. There are tons of great sites secluded from others
Sherry N.GuideWoodruff Narrows Public Access Area
Great boondocking spot but long dirt road
Very private boondocking area about 10 miles off the highway. Wide open area; fairly level in the campsites we saw. The road is okay if you go slowly; we came in with our 31’ class A pulling a 12’ box trailer. There’s a bathroom about 6 miles in. Good Verizon service.
Guide to Eden
Camping near Eden, Utah, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Explore Antelope Island State Park: This park is famous for its beautiful landscapes and wildlife. One camper mentioned, "Watching sunset on the lake and seeing bison lounging on the beach was magical" at Bridger Bay Campground.
- Hiking and Nature Walks: The area is filled with trails. A visitor at North Fork County Park said, "Love the hikes, love the shade, just an awesome camp site."
- Water Activities: Enjoy swimming or fishing at nearby lakes. One camper at Cottonwood — Willard Bay State Park noted, "Great State Park. The sites are well spaced apart giving plenty of privacy."
What campers like
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the views. A review for White Rock Bay Campground highlights, "Nice views, and bison will probably be grazing in your campsite."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds are noted for their cleanliness. A visitor at Aspen Grove RV Park said, "We could still tell how clean and nice all the facilities are."
- Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate helpful staff. One review for Salt Lake City KOA mentioned, "The staff was very helpful and answered all of our questions."
What you should know
- Bugs Can Be a Problem: Depending on the season, bugs can be an issue. A camper at Bridger Bay Campground warned, "The camp host did send out a notice about the bugs before our arrival."
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks. A review for Salt Lake City KOA noted, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at White Rock Bay Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms are clean and there are two showers, but it’s mostly RV residents."
Tips for camping with families
- Bring Bug Spray: As mentioned by a camper at Brigham City-Perry South KOA, "Note: Bring bug spray! I got bit a fair amount by mosquitoes."
- Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like pools or game rooms. A review for Salt Lake City KOA highlighted, "They seem to host a lot of fun events!"
- Check for Family-Friendly Features: Some campgrounds have playgrounds or organized activities. A camper at Echo Island RV Resort noted, "This was my dog's favorite campground so far."
Tips from RVers
- Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. A visitor at Aspen Grove RV Park mentioned, "They have a lot of amenities, and the spots are huge!"
- Be Prepared for Wind: Some campgrounds can get windy. A review for White Rock Bay Campground stated, "I have never encountered such winds! Had to chase everything!"
- Check for Accessibility: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A camper at Pony Express RV Resort noted, "All sites have concrete pull throughs."
Camping near Eden, Utah, has something for everyone, from breathtaking views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and be prepared for the local wildlife!
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Eden, UT is Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.
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