Best Camping near Elsinore, UT

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Best Camping Sites Near Elsinore, UT (174)

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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Perfect Spot Close to Capitol Reef NP

    Great place to stay close to Torrey, Utah, and Capitol Reef NP. There are lots of places to choose from with some spots with make shift fire rings. Great views of the Boulder Mountains, Thousands Lake Mountains, and Capitol Reef in the distance. There are no restrooms, water or electricity. Close to Torrey where you can find the essentials.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    A great hike

    If you have a 4x4, we recommend pulling back slightly to the right as far as you can. We went back and got tucked into a more secluded nook with a good fire ring. It looks bumpy and uneven, but it’s possible to level a vehicle that’s 21 feet and under.

    The hike up above the site is really beautiful. The trail took us up above the cliff edge that borders the site. From there you have sweeping views of the valley and out to the mountains in both directions.

    Important to note:

    1. There are no toilet facilities and no places to dig a hole
    2. There were people using generators
    3. If you tuck back into a far site, you can avoid most the the road and generator noise
    4. If it’s going to rain, this would be a slick and slippery location
    5. The Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey is an excellent place for breakfast and coffee
  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mackinaw Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Mackinaw Campground

    Good high elevation CG at Fishlake

    Large campgrounds in area including this one. Camped in September (Doctor Creek CG up road was closed). Quiet, clean. End of tourist season and so couple of nearby stores were selling out their ice cream--Got giant couple of scoops in a bowl. For water/boaters & fishing, mainly, typically sold out during summer. Sites go in rows inching up-slope and some have nice views of lake.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Grove
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Maple Grove

    Little out of the way gem

    Stayed 6/1-4 in space 9. Very shady campground and campsite. Creek runs thru but not by this site. Only 1 vault toilet for the family campground, so walked over to Group site toilets which were cleaner. One trail out of camp to Rock Canyon but it was fairly steep and rocky so didn't do much of it. Did walk up and down paved road into camp and then on dirt roads off main road that had a few FCFS dry camp pull out areas along the creek. Campsites well spaced many with good views of valley or the red rock cliffs. No ATVs allowed in campground. Spaces 15 and 20 were also good, 10 is double size but same price with large drive and nice views to red cliffs. Camp host unobtrusive.

    Would be great during fall colors. Saw some bear scat on trail closer to I-70

  • Laurie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Fish Lake National Forest

    Fish Lake National Forest

    Just needed to find a place for the night and this was perfect! No one around, huge site, beautiful views and free! Cows meander around the campsite..didn't bother us. If you go past where the directions take you, there are 3 or 4 spots that are also nice. Road is easy to travel.

  • Marshall H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wonderland RV Park
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Wonderland RV Park

    Great little spot near Capital Reef NP

    Tranquil, don’t make the mistake of reaching over the fence to take a picture and accidentally touching the electric wire. It was literally the shock of my life lol.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    Capital Reef Hwy 24

    This spot is up on a hill top. Plenty of spots to camp. Nice views, good fall breeze. There are 2 Porta potty on site. The only issue I didn't like was right at the entrance for the first 75 feet there were a lot of rocks sticking up out of the ground. Made it very uneven. Had my wife get out to make sure I didn't rip anything off the RV. We run a 36' Solitude. Only 7 miles to Capitol Reef visitor center.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    Beautiful and away from the crowds

    This campground has like 5 spots. A short walk to amazing views. Pit toilet and that is all. The campground was clean - people have done a really good job of packing out their trash. The road in and out requires high clearance for sure. I would not do it with 2WD or AWD. It is worth it if you have a capable vehicle.

  • Richard B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sevier River RV Park
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Sevier River RV Park

    Great place

    Danny the owner, was great. Could not have asked for more. He started us right out with a 5 dollar per day discount.stayed two days then had to leave. Will stay again.

  • dThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping

    Peaceful and great location

    This dispersed campsite is great if you’re looking to spend the night before or after visiting Capitol Reef National Park. It doesn’t offer much other than some flat spots to set up a tent or open your rooftop tent. The sound of a nearby creek is nice to listen to before you fall asleep. If you visit in November it will be chilly at night so plan accordingly. The sites are close to a gas station and a Mexican restaurant as well as a hotel.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishlake National Forest Oak Creek Rec Site
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Fishlake National Forest Oak Creek Rec Site

    Hidden Gem

    Stumbled upon this small campground. 6 sites around a grassy area. Oak, maple and cottonwoods and a creek. 4 group sites and 13 more sites up canyon past group sites, some along the creek. Water, pit and flush toilets, no garbage. There was a trailer in site #1 but didn’t see anyone. Beautiful full moon rise over canyon! Quiet and peaceful but a surprising amount of traffic on the gravel road up the canyon past campground. There are more camping spots up the road. Plantation Flat is a primitive campground in a pine forest. It was full of OHV campers. Looked like they were there for awhile.

  • Julia V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Would come back!

    Stayed a couple of nights ago, lots of sites all with fire rings. Easy turn off right near Capitol Reef NP which is wicked convenient. There are no facilities here so keep that in mind. Was extremely windy and had intermittent rain/thunderstorms passing through (that don’t show up on weather/radar) so something to consider during this season if you’re tenting it like us. The ground is also majorly rock so staking tents for the wind is very difficult. All that being said the views are amazing & hearing coyotes off in the distance gave some cool ambiance

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Polk Creek Road Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Polk Creek Road Dispersed Camping

    Great spot close to Capitol Reef National Park

    Numerous spots along the road. Some are very well shaded while others have lots of sun.

    This spot is large and shaded. Rock fire pit. There’s currently fire restrictions so we didn’t have a fire but we set up a nice little sitting area around the fire with logs we found in the forested area.

    There is a mama bear and cub in the area although we didn’t see her.

    Weather is cooler than in Capitol Reef so it’s a nice place to recharge and escape the heat.

    Lots of firewood in close vicinity so no need to bring any in with you (check for fire restrictions before).

    Would definitely come back here.

    If you follow the road all the way up you can access Cathedral Valley Campground (great views from up there)

    Remember to pack out your garbage.

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    Great hidden gem

    Great spot for a stay overnight! Although there isn’t water, there is a clean outhouse to use.

    We loved the spot we had which was equipped with a picnic table and fire ring (all sites have this).

    The views from being so high up are great. That being said the wind can get a little crazy at night so roll up those awnings before bed.

    Road in is a little bumpy (we came from Highway 72) but it was a beautiful drive.

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Bend Gem
    Jul. 30, 2024

    The Bend Gem

    Great camping spot

    We spent 3 nights here right along the reservoir and it was great. Although it was “busy” there was plenty of space between us an our neighbours.

    We rock a rooftop tent so it was easy to level. Bugs were minimal during the day. Mosquitos ramp up at night but they didn’t seem to want anything to do with us.

    Saw plenty of people fishing during the day.

    There are washrooms nearby but they aren’t super close to all camping areas.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Awesome and stayed cool!

    It’s been very difficult in our July Utah trip to find a place where we can comfortably sleep in the back of our jeep but the breeze in this area was perfection. The view is to die for. Would 1000000 percent recommend this if you have an off road vehicle!

  • Mike S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd

    unbearable mosquitos

    Arrived 3Jul24 at dusk.  There is standing water marsh with a frac tank, possibly for water for the quarry above.  Got out of the car to give dog a break and within one minute was scrambling back in.  Drove up hill to the quarry and got out with dog....still very bad mosquitos but some breeze.  Hid in the car while dog was out on a long rope for a while, covered with mosquitos.  After 10 minutes I had killed most that were in the car and the ones waiting at the doors and windows were gone.  I cracked the door and began pulling dog rope to get slack in and then had dog climb over me into back seat.

    We drove east one Dyrt to Miller Canyon and it was AWESOME.  I remember maybe 3 mosquitos there.

    There are only two things I can compare this savagery to (and I am in my late 50s):

    Alaska (Last Chance Rd dispersed is WORSE--However, note that when I was in AK I wasn't asking for trouble--I was indoors during  mosquito hours--I am sure AK has mosquitos as bad as Last Chance if you go looking)

    Canada Boundary Waters Boy Scout Canoe Base (about the same at dusk--only fools wouldn't have camp totally ready to be inside tents before mosquito hours.  Mornings were fine.

  • Sue O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sand Creek Road Dispersed
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Sand Creek Road Dispersed

    Really Enjoyable

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Guide to Elsinore

Camping near Elsinore, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for hot springs or a quiet spot by the river, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Soak in hot springs: Visit Mystic Hot Springs for a relaxing soak. One camper mentioned, "The hot springs themselves were nice and relaxing," making it a perfect spot to unwind after a day of hiking.
  • Fishing and boating: At Otter Creek State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A visitor shared, "Great sites for all types of camping. Good facilities. Beautiful location with lots to do, fishing obviously."
  • Explore hiking trails: The Castle Rock Campground — Fremont Indian State Park offers great hiking trails. One reviewer noted, "Great hiking trail at the rear of the campground. Goes up the canyon."

What campers like:

  • Scenic views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A review for Little Cottonwood Campground said, "Each site is large with a fire pit. Lots of trees. Right near the river."
  • Unique accommodations: Many enjoy the quirky vibe at Mystic Hot Springs. One camper described it as "simple, but nice," highlighting the vintage buses turned into cabins.
  • Quiet atmosphere: Campers often mention the peacefulness of the sites. A visitor at The Bend Gem remarked, "It was great. Although it was 'busy,' there was plenty of space between us and our neighbors."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like The Bend Gem, lack drinking water and showers. A camper noted, "There are washrooms nearby but they aren’t super close to all camping areas."
  • Reservation requirements: At Mystic Hot Springs, reservations are necessary for soaking in the hot springs. One visitor mentioned, "You do have to make a reservation on the website and call for details when you get here."
  • Cell service issues: Many areas, such as Little Cottonwood Campground, have limited cell service. A camper shared, "No cell service for Verizon."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities like showers and picnic tables. Fillmore KOA has a pool and jacuzzi, making it a great spot for families. One reviewer said, "The grass is nice and well maintained."
  • Plan activities: Bring games or outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A camper at Sevier River RV Park mentioned, "There is a fishing pond that was also home to geese, ducks and other birds."
  • Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A visitor at Richfield KOA noted, "The overall feel was very much like an RV park with more trees."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for The Bend Gem mentioned, "Challenging to level larger rig."
  • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Sevier River RV Park offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One camper said, "Hookups are in excellent condition."
  • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near highways. A visitor at Fremont Indian State Park mentioned, "Quite a bit of freeway noise due to proximity."

Camping near Elsinore, Utah, has something for everyone, from hot springs to quiet riverside spots. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Elsinore, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Elsinore, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 174 campgrounds and RV parks near Elsinore, UT and 57 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Elsinore, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Elsinore, UT is Mystic Hot Springs with a 4.2-star rating from 21 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Elsinore, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 57 free dispersed camping spots near Elsinore, UT.

  • What parks are near Elsinore, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Elsinore, UT that allow camping, notably Fishlake National Forest and Manti-La Sal National Forest.