Best Tent Camping near Eggnog, UT

Recent Tent Reviews near Eggnog, Utah

489 Reviews of 18 Eggnog Campgrounds

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  Marlin B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 12, 2018

  Canyons of Escalante RV Park

  Great Tent and RV Campground

  What a great little campground! We tent camped here after arriving in Escalante late one evening. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Our site was roomy and flat: everything you want a tent site to be. The bathrooms were very clean and the showers were amazing! We didn’t use the laundry facilities but they are available. We were able to park our VW Beetle right next to our tent pad. We were in the site farthest away from the bathroom/shower but only had about a 30 yard walk to get to them. The showers were so great, we returned to the campground a day after we left the area and paid a small fee to use them again after a night of backpack camping. The multi-agency Grand Staircase Escalante visitors center was next door on on side and a CV store and restaurant was on the other. The Harris Wash/Zebra Slot Canyon trailhead was about 8 miles east and made for a very enjoyable half day hike. Everything was very clean and well kept. Very pleasurable stay and will definitely stay there again when we return to the area!

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  Scott O.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2019

  Thousand Lakes RV Park

  Outside Torrey

  We got a tent site. The tent sites are all gravel with a table and water. The good: Location close to Capitol Reef National Park. We used it as a base camp for hiking in the national park. Has water, table, fire pit, and wind break. The small swimming pool was loved by the kids The grassy park area was nice. The views. Red cliffs and Thousand Lakes Mountain to the north and Boulder Mountain to the south. The bad: Not enough trees. There are several small very pruned Cottonwood trees, but it is not a shady place. Small spaces. Like most RV parks, you are very close to your neighbors. Everyone near us was quite and kind though. There is no grass for the tent sites. You put your tent in gravel. About the only grass is very small pieces for the RVs and the grassy park area.

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  Matthew N.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 13, 2021

  Sand Creek RV, Cabins, Tents

  Close to Capitol Reef and Cooler!

  Sand Creek is 15 miles from Capitol Reef and 1,500’ higher - much cooler. Good wi-fi, showers, bathrooms and laundry. Firewood and ice are available for purchase. The grounds have not been maintained like they were two years ago in 2019, but that may be due to the drought. Sand Creek has simple reasonable cabins along with 6 tent sites and maybe 8 or 9 RV sites.

  Capitol Reef has a great campground but it often fills up. This is a great alternative for $22 a night for a tent site.

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  Marshall M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 25, 2021

  BLM Mix Pad Dispersed - Cathedral Valley

  Windy Spot but Quiet

  There were a decent amount of spots but it was incredibly windy and there were no fire rings. We made our own and enjoyed a nice fire but the wind makes it brutal when tent camping. All in all, great spot just outside of Capital Reef.

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  Nick M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2024

  Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park

  Great campground, awesome amenities

  The tent site were a little tight for our camper van so they pro rated us the tent price for the first night. Very clean showers and bathrooms. Washing machines and dryers available for a fee in an air conditioned room. Very friendly staff!

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  Sara S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 21, 2016

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  beautiful field walk-in

  We stayed at one of the walk in tent sites where were in a large field. The area is very neat with an orchard, wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The sites were not overly secluded, but the park seemed quiet enough for the amount of people there. Capitol Reef National Park seemed less busy than the other Utah National Parks and we really enjoyed our hiking adventures in the park as well as the camping opportunities.

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  Amber A.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 1, 2016

  Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon

  BLM canyon camping right outside Salt Lake

  Like this whole area, the geology and views are beautiful. Take the scenic drive any time of year. Pretty small campground area. We couldn’t get a tent site away from an RV though :( Nice basic accommodations, very clean. So many scout groups but still quiet.

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  Karla B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 15, 2019

  Canyons of Escalante RV Park

  Quiet location in Escalante

  This is an older, smaller RV Park that has several cabins and a few tent sites. The RV sites are typically pull through and both 30 AMP and 50 AMP are available. Nothing hyper here, but a well maintained park with nice restrooms and showers and a laundry. Located next door to a recommended restaurant and within a half mile of Escalante Outfitters - Espresso, Pizza, Salads and books and gear for your Utah Canyons adventures. Also a half mile to the Official Visitor Center: BLM, NPS and USFS - to answer all your wandering questions.

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  sophie

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 18, 2023

  Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park

  Awesome spot

  Fantastic deal, although in hindsight there are hundreds of BLM spots within 2 miles so we would have boondocked had we known. The campground is fantastic - we chose a tent spot for our 24 ft camper and spent $33 for a beautiful spot hidden away in the trees. Free potable water and FREE showers in a beautiful facility (use the tent camping bathroom). Did 3 massive loads of laundry and dried for $20. Super friendly, convenient, would definitely go back

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  Lauren S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

  Beautiful Views!

  These sites were awesome! Super close to Capitol Reef and amazing views all around. Easily accessible and not too crowded when we visited. The only downside for us was the wind was crazy strong so we ended up having to sleep in our car. It’s pretty wide open so it’s hard to escape the wind if you’re tent camping or cooking outside. Other than that we loved it!

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  Samantha R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 20, 2017

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  Crowded but Comfortable

  The main Capitol Reef campground was our second stop on a weekend getaway. It's first come first served which makes getting a site very difficult on weekends. We were at a walk in site in Loop A and it was beautiful. We had a huge tree to pitch the tent under and we felt far enough from our neighbors. Overall the campground was a little crowded and the sites were kind of on top of each other. The walk in tent sites were a nice alternative to the RV pads. We frequented the orchards and picked apples and bought pie and coffee everyday from the Gifford House. Would definitely go again! Capitol Reef remains my favorite Utah park.

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  Sara L.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 30, 2020

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  awesome place!

  Really enjoyed this campground!  Went with friends and had a great time tent camping. The campground was nothing special- nice sites, good restrooms, pretty quiet while we were there. The Capital Reef park is fabulous! Great views of rock formations :)  The fruit orchard is something different and has a cool vibe. Staff were extremely friendly.  Lots of good hiking in the area- it was easy to spend a week with friends here exploring the fantastic flora and fauna!

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  James W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 26, 2020

  Lower Bowns

  Nice but free available

  This is a RV site mainly. We tent camped here and it was not great at first. Ants are everywhere and you can’t get rid of them. Plenty of free dispersed in the same area. Also. The directions are iffy that they send you. You want to turn on the road going to Lower Bowns reservoir. Go all the way to the end and you will find the site on your left. But I wouldn’t bother. Plenty of dispersed camping.

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  Ben F.

  Guide

  

  May. 19, 2021

  Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park

  Awesome spot outside Escalante

  Stayed here awhile back with a group on an environmental science trip. Had an awesome time! Tent campsites were nice with shade areas perfect to set up a hammock. There were several other groups at the campground and everyone was respectful. There is a dock that can be used for kayaking at the reservoir which is highly recommended!

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  Sandor K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 25, 2023

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  Great campground - watch out for summer mudslides affecting some spots...

  This is a wonderful campground next door to some of the prettiest hikes Capitol Reef has to offer. However, our site (B40) did not seem  appropriate for tent camping. There is no tent pad, the area surrounding the parking bay is not leveled, and it has no grass or gravel, only red dirt which turns into mud very quickly. Additionally, the site is downhill from the surrounding sites so any amount of rain will turn the site (including the blacktop) into a mud bath. At the same time, it must be a good RV camping spot as the bay is huge with lots of shade during most of the day.

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  Micahlyn W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 26, 2020

  Lower Bowns

  Nice Spot if You Plan to Stay Awhile

  This is a beautiful spot, but definitely not ideal for someone looking to stop for a night between destinations. It is pretty far off the beaten path, down a rough gravel road. There are also several free dispersed camping sites nearby, and other campsites closer to the road. The actual sites are large with nice tables and fire pits. The ants were awful though, so I definitely wouldn’t suggest tent camping here. There is a pit toilet but no other amenities. You’re close to the lake, it’s nice and quiet, and the night sky was beautiful.

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  Michael G.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 12, 2024

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  Great location

  1/2 off with an America the Beautiful pass. I got lucky and I was able to reserve a spot on short notice and it was one of the best spots for a truck camper which was right next to the tent camping area. Site 42. It is crowded! The sites are right next to each other. More like a really nice RV park..sort of. Normally I don't do NP campgrounds for this reason. I just needed one night before finding some disbursed sites. As with other National Parks like Bryce or Zion, if you plan to see the sites more than camping then get a motel or cabin. I will say, it is in a beautiful location.

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  Marlin B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 7, 2018

  Calf Creek Campground

  Perfect spot!

  Beautiful and quite campground with drinking water, fire rings and an INCREDIBLE trailhead. We camped across the river crossing (on the high side of the campground. We walked down to the river (maybe 30 yards) and sat our camp chairs in the water to cool off our tired feet after the 4 hour hike up the trail. It was so relaxing to soak in the cool river and enjoy a few beers before walking back to the campsite to prepare supper. We were tent camping out of a convertible VW Beetle and crossing the river was a breeze since it is a paved crossing and only about 6 inches deep! Very clean and very nice but you must pack out your own trash. No dumpsters available. Highly recommend this campground!

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  Jessica N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2018

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  One of my favorite campsites to date!

  We got really lucky and were able to book a tent site day-of in the National Park... There are a ton of campsites here, plenty for RVs and tents alike. The site we got was a walk-in (there were 4-6 of these available). The walk-in sites have assigned parking spots and you have to walk a very short distance to get to your spot. All of them had a table and flat spot to pitch your tent, and the spots were far enough apart that you still felt like you had privacy. The bathrooms were super clean (I didn't see any showers). It was such a beautiful place to camp – the sunset over the cliffs above us was spectacular, and there was a group of deer that wandered through the sites during the evening. I would absolutely stay here again!

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  Melody M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Sleepy Hollow Campground

  Clean restrooms!

  We were headed to Capitol Reef from the east side and came upon this little gem. It looked closed, but we called the number as directed and owner showed up on his 4-wheeler - nice people! We stayed two nights and loved it! The main reason was because we were the only ones there! Owner said this was their slow season,. 🤷‍♀️ The pull throughs have electricity and some spaces have big shade trees. There are also spaces with no hookups and some tent sites. The bathrooms and showers were spotless; however, the campground could use some cleaning up and general TLC; hopefully they get it done before their busy season arrives. Our Verizon Wireless did not work in this area!

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  Ron M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 9, 2019

  Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

  Good camp area

  Go slow or you'll miss the entrance, it's not marked. Entrance and exit have rocks you need to navigate around but don't let that worry you. I spent a night there in May 2019. Contrary to other posts here, it does have 2 porta-potties. Temps drop quickly, it may be a bit windy, but the views we're excellent. It rained the day we got here and the morning we left. The ground gets a little muddy but no worries. Plenty of large sites as well as hidden sites and tent sites. Quite a few dogs were there, all well behaved. It's a clean area. My only not pick was that people in larger RVs didn't respect your space, parking 20 feet away when there were 5 or 6 very large spaces available. Seemed like their intent was to piss you off so you would leave. We did when the RV that was 20 feet away pulled out 2 generators.

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  Angela G.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 31, 2021

  Wonderland RV Park

  Pleasant RV Park, Capitol Reef NP

  Stayed here while social distancing during the initial phase of the pandemic sometime in May 2020. Campsites have a decent amount of space between them. Very close to Capitol Reef National Park, this is a popular site for many park goers.

  Facilities are very well kept and pleasantly clean. Nice, hot showers included with the campsite price and bathrooms are close to sites. One downside to this RV park is that the designated tent sites are right across from the designated RV sites. Any tent camper knows how annoying this can be, and although it did get fairly loud during the day and lunchtime, after dinner time it was fairly quietly and we slept soundly.

  This RV park is very family-friendly, so keep in mind there are kids EVERYWHERE - kids riding their bikes in the roads, kids crying, kids yelling. All in all, a decent campsite that is pleasant enough and made worth it for the very clean facilities. Stay here when visiting Capitol Reef if this sort of place is your speed or you’re in need of a good shower. Tons of awesome hikes nearby (pictured).

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  Susan L.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 25, 2022

  Wonderland RV Park

  Wonderland indeed!

  This RV park is located in the quaint town of Torrey. Be sure to visit the Chuck Wagon General Store. It's a gem. 

  Wonderland is a clean and well organized park run by a gentleman that stays on top of everything, even watering the little patches of grass daily. I have to give a shout out to the management team for their clean facilities. These were the cleanest I've ever seen! The showers were very secure as well. Each was housed in it's own individual unit which required a key code to enter. The laundry was clean and up to date. A quarter more expensive than most I've used lately. If you forget something, there's a little store in the office, but there are 2 gas stations within walking distance if the store doesn't have what you need.

  A green pasture runs adjacent to the campground and this made for beautiful pastoral views of the roaming buffalo, cows and horses. There are also cabins, and for the more adventurous, you can stay in an authentic covered wagon!

  Full hookups, sites not too close together and they are level. There are some car camp and tent sites with wind/privacy screens and a "sheep" camp too. 

  The location can't be beat for visiting Capitol Reef. I'll be back for the annual Cowboy Music and Poetry Festival. Great place!

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 14, 2022

  Escalante Outfitters

  Affordable option with hot showers

  When I called, I was told there was tent camping only or rustic cabins. When I explained we had a camper van, I was told it would be ok. Upon arrival, we were told to park anywhere we could find a spot (and there was a truck camper doing the same). Lucky for us, we ended up at the end of the row, right next to the laundry room with a family restroom and shower. The downside to this was a lack of privacy as people entered the laundry room. 

  There are nine tent pads; 1-5 are very close together and there is no privacy between them but 6-9 are spaced a bit further apart. There is a covered picnic pavilion that can be used by the tent campers as well as what appeared to be picnic tables by each pad. I don’t know the cost of the cabins but for “tent” (for us, van) camping, it was $8 per person, reasonable considering the use of restrooms and showers were included. There is a store (with gear, clothing, and other souvenirs) and café on the premises; when we were there, the hours were limited(due to Covid) but their website indicates they are open for lunch and dinner till 8 or 9 pm (depending on the season). So, we quickly ate at the café (the sandwiches were delicious) and then settled in. The showers had plenty of HOT water, which after four days without a shower, was like heaven to us. 

  The laundry room was well-lit and had a table for folding laundry (or sitting at while waiting). 

  Although there is much to do in the area, there were no specific activities offered by Escalante Outfitters. For us in our van, we paid $16 to park in a gravel lot but the showers made it well worth the price.

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  Barry S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  Sand Creek RV, Cabins, Tents

  Might be adequate, if you are not picky

  We spent a single night in one of the tent sites, which are immediately behind the office/owner's residence. Sites have a parking space, fire ring with grill attachment, a picnic table and a gravel tent pad. They are small, and not separated from one another, so if you're looking for any level of privacy you won't find it here. On the other hand, if you like sharing space with other campers you may enjoy it. You also may experience those staying in the RV section walking through your site in order to get to the restrooms/showers.

  The campground has both firewood and ice available for purchase. The remainder of the campground store is currently closed due to Covid regulations.

  If you have any concerns about Covid (this is being written in September 2020), SC is not a site I would recommend. While the owners have placed signs suggesting social distancing guidelines, including masks while in the restrooms/shower area, compliance among the campers in a nearly full campground was minimal. One unmasked female camper was loudly discussing all the airports she had passed through on her way to the area, including Chicago and Denver. 

  Even little details were missed, like the soap in the restrooms being organic and not antibacterial.

  Sand Creek is located on Hwy 24, and the road noise didn't quiet down until around 11 PM. Probably not a good choice any time for a light sleeper.

  If you have a self-contained RV and are just looking for a place to park for the night, Sand Creek is likely to fit your needs. For a tent camper, its main recommendation is the ability to reserve a site in advance, as most of the other campgrounds in the area are first come, first serve.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 3, 2022

  Calf Creek Campground

  Small Beautiful Campground

  This BLM recreation area is the trail head for the Lower Calf Creek Falls trail (6 miles round trip) as well as the campground. There’s a day use area as well for $5/vehicle. 

  Camping is $15/night. It's a small campground, and most of the sites were occupied when we arrived. There were a couple available that were too small for us, and even too small for another truck camper that was looking for a spot. We spoke to the host and he said that staying in the parking lot is an option (for the same cost), or we could park in the parking lot and walk over to tent camp in one of the open spots.  We ended up staying the night in the parking lot, and so did some other campers.  We hiked to the falls in the morning and left before our big class c could cause issues for other visitors in the parking lot.  The hike is really beautiful, and there's lots to see along the way to the falls.

  There is also a hiker/biker camping area, but surprisingly it costs the same as a regular camp site. There’s also a group area that’s available for day use if not reserved. 

  The parking lot has flush toilets, and there are vault toilets in the camp area. There are drinking water spigots throughout the campground. There is no trash service here. 

  Firewood available for $5/bundle. Note that to get to the camp area, we had to drive across a creek, which was not a problem but just be aware and take it slow. We scraped a bit coming back over it. 

  No cell reception in this entire area, and the cell booster did not help us. Vehicle length limit is 25ft, due to the tight spaces and turnaround and the dip of the creek.  We are in a 26ft class c, and managed, but it was tight.

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  Mary S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

  National park camping at its best; close to places to explore

  You know you're in a national park campground when it's quiet before quiet hours start at 10 pm. People are here to enjoy the beauty of Capitol Reef, and they're tired. And you need to get up early the next day to beat the afternoon threat of thunderstorms.

  This campground has 3 loops with lots of trees...and grass!   Finding a spot for a tent (or two or three) at a site is easy. There are 5 walkin tent sites on loop B and 2 on loop C.

  Site parking pads are quite large. Ours (#13) fit our vehicle and teardrop trailer side by side with lots of room in between. We had reserved this site for two nights and then moved to #8, one of the few available sites on Sunday morning. When you look at the parking pads, you may think you share yours with another site. Nope! The pads in loop C are longer but not as wide.

  Drinking water and a dishwashing sink are located near each restroom (flush toilets and sinks). Showers are available for $6 at the Chuckwagon in Torrey. You can also find Wi-fi in Torrey at the Chuckwagon, Rim Rock and visitor center.

  Something unique about this campground: Mulford Orchard is on the edge of loop C. You can pick your own apricots and pay $1/pound (honor system). When you are in the orchard or any of the others in town named after Mormon settlers, you can eat the fruit... for free. There's also Hickman House near loop A which sells cinnamon rolls, small pies and sourdough bread; people line up when it opens at 8 am.

  You'll need to get in your car and drive to many sights, but there are a few you can hike to from the campground:

  1. Cohab Canyon: It's a 3.4 mile roundtrip if you hike to Utah 24 and back, but you should go to the overlooks that are spurs off the route (which add 1.2 miles to the hike). Or continue across Rt 24 and hike to Hickman Bridge, a 1.8 mile roundtrip.

  2. Fremont River trail

  3. Fremont Gorge Overlook Trail, a 4+ mile roundtrip from the blacksmith's shop

  4. The truly ambitious can hike to Cassidy Arch from the campground by way of Cohab Canyon, Frying Pan and Cassidy Arch Trails. I wouldn't try that in July-August when it seems like thunderstorms are possible every afternoon.

  Be sure to get the Fruita area map and guide in addition to the usual NPS brochure.