Top 10+ Campgrounds near Emery, UT

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.

Multiple dispersed sites. Fire rings. Views in every direction.

Great boondocking spot right outside the national park. There is only 1 spot, but camping in the gravel parking lot is also allowed according to the sign in the lot. There are a couple more spots across the river bed for those with tents, but no vehicle would be able to cross the bed.

This campground is a little gem. Set amid the orchards developed by Mormon pioneers in 1880 it offers easy access to all Capitol Reef offers: history and the beauty of the outdoors. We camped in Loop C where generators are allowed a few hours each day. Loops A & B do not allow generators. The flush toilets in Loop B were open. The ones in Loop C were closed still for winter. The Amphitheater with Ranger programs is right next to the campground. The easy (until the climb) Fremont River trail skirts the campground. Walk over to the Gifford house for a fresh baked pie every morning! You’ll hike it off! Favorite trail that we did was the Chimney Rock loop (recommend counterclockwise). Sure there are crowds on trails like Hickman, but still a lot of beauty.

We felt safe, there were a few other RVs in the area. Pretty good At&t coverage

Hot shower, wifi, and RV hookups. About 20 min from Capitol Reef’s Visitor Center

A really great and quiet place. Easy access but can be muddy after rain or snow days ! Great cell service I was in 5G 2 bars so a really good connection.

We stopped here on our way from Bryce NP and Capital Reef, heading to Salt Lake area. Plenty of spaces available in January but you can tell it is a popular area. After 45 days out traveling and exploring we found it was our #1 pick. Surrounded by the beauty of the area we settled in for a quiet evening and awoke to a sunny morning. There is little to no cell coverage in this area which is to be expected when dispersed camping.

East, quiet flat spot with good cell coverage

Solid dispersed camp with room for 2 or more campers. Requires solid 4x4 to get to but not technical driving to get there.

There are one or two spots to park in the final 3/4 mile descent to the trailhead offer even more amazing views (they were occupied when we arrived)

Excellent boondock site. I had no problem with my thirty foot travel trailer. Excellent AT&T coverage