Top 10+ Campgrounds near Emery, UT

Several dispersed sites around the Forsyth Reservoir. Open space with good views, and a nearby toilet. UT-72 is a low-traffic highway, and a great way to tour the back country. Way better than I-15 and I-70 for sure. This is a sweet spot for an overnighter.

To CORRECT previous reviews, this is a pay ($15) BLM CG, it is not free. And also it DOES honor the senior pass and other access passes for 1/2 off, see pic of fee envelope..

Found this gem outside Capital Reef NP. It was absolutely stunning with great views all around. We only stayed one night as we passed through the area but could easily spend several. It was quite popular but sites are spread out so it didn’t feel crowded.

The area west of the entrance road junction has plenty of space and sites, but the road is rough/rocky. Some sites are literally right on the edge of the canyon, as is the access road. Obviously, caution is needed for these places, especially at night. It's a 1200-foot almost sheer drop to the river bottom.

Note the actual Dyrt map icon is located to the east, not a good place to camp even if it's permitted (unsure). Full of sightseers and no camps at the edge.

Great views, quiet, only downside is no cell service.

I decided to stay here because I was in a little pickle while traveling in my Skoolie.

Forrest allows skoolies, packages to be delivered, and a quick response should you ever need anything.

This is an easy, comfortable and safe place to stay if needed.

No cell phone range, so be prepared for that. WiFi reaches strongly to the first 4-5 sites from the office.

Great views, quite road and privacy

You need permission to hike in. When we showed up, there were turkey hunters already up there. I would do much more research than we did before going to make sure it’s open

Private and quiet with great Host and Full RV hookups and Wi-Fi.

Great place, reasonable prices

This was a super easy on and off, clean, new, nice amenities, not very crowded and right at the gas stations. The views were beautiful

Medium sized campground. They close at 4 so if you’re expecting to be taken to your site as their website indicates be prepared to be disappointed. We had a devil of a time finding our site as the map they gave us was unclear as it apparently was for other folks that came in when we did. The manager (I think) came out as I was walking around trying to find our site # and said no way would we fit in that site. So she moved us to a larger one with a patio and chairs which was nice. Gravel sites- ours had the fake grass that actually made it pretty. It’s ok for a one night stop but don’t think you’d want to stay longer.

Easy to find and lots of spots. We didn't go too far down the road (new campervan) but still found great spots. Great Verizon signal!

We got to Overlook Point late in the day. Super easy to find, right off the main road to Capitol Reef NP. Got firewood from the gas station about 2 minutes away. Lots of spots to choose from with amazing views!! Plenty of room to spread out with trees for a little privacy. This campground can accommodate really big rigs. We found a site along a ridge with a stone fireplace. Dirt roads were easy to drive but were a little muddy after a snowy night. It was our first experience with dispersed camping and it was a great one.

This is a very popular area that's conveniently situated between Torrey and Capitol Reef National Park. Most people tend to herd together towards the front, but you can find a little bit more privacy if you drive a little further back down the bumpy road (but even then, don't be surprised if someone pulls up next to you by the next morning, as was our experience one night.) Great cell service.