Several campgrounds near Ephraim, Utah offer RV campsites with varying levels of amenities. Most sites sit at elevations between 5,000-6,000 feet, creating temperature swings of 30°F between day and night even in summer months. Local RV parks typically maintain 15-20 foot spacing between sites, with most offering at least basic water and electric connections.
What to do
Trail access from campgrounds: Pleasant Creek Ranch (now Manti - La Sal KOA) provides direct access to popular ATV trails. "We were able to ride our side by side from this location right onto the Arapeen trail. The main office will give you a simple map on how to get there and they also sell the trail maps for $10.50," notes one visitor.
Mountain biking in Price: The Helper area provides excellent mountain biking trails about 45 minutes from Ephraim. A camper at Castle Gate RV Park shared, "Stayed here a weekend to get in some mountain biking in nearby Price. Everything in the park is immaculate, and very well maintained. We found a new favorite place to avoid some of the Moab crowd."
Historic downtown exploration: The small town of Helper, near Castle Gate RV Park, offers walking-distance access to historic buildings and restoration projects. "Downtown Helper is just a short walk away. Cute little area that looks like there is quite a bit of restoration/renovation underway," reports one camper.
What campers like
River access and views: Sites backing to the Price River at Castle Gate RV Park offer peaceful natural settings. "Site was super level for us. Great space between neighbors on our side of the park. However, we took our chairs down to the river bank each evening. So tranquil and relaxing!" writes one camper.
Spacious pull-throughs: Rollin' Home RV Park offers generously sized pull-through sites. "Wide and long pull throughs were asphalt, more than enough room," notes one reviewer. Another camper appreciated "nice large sites, very clean. This is a new campground so the bathrooms weren't done yet, but the hook ups and sites are level and have clean picnic tables and green grass at every site."
Clean facilities: Several RV sites near Ephraim, Utah maintain well-kept restrooms and common areas. A visitor to Rollin' Home RV Park commented, "Great showers that were clean and nicer than some hotels. Walking path for dogs was a great bonus."
What you should know
Navigation challenges: GPS devices sometimes give incorrect directions to rural campgrounds. At Rollin' Home RV Park, a camper warned, "Watch your GPS! Our Garmin RV890 had us coming in from the South end of Four Mile rd.... only it completely missed the turn ONTO Four Mile (it's just past the refinery)."
Train noise considerations: Blue Cut RV Park sits near active train tracks. "The trains run 75 yards from camp. And can hear the highway to the west. But Blue Cut is Located on east side of a canyon so cliff wall reflects sound," explains one reviewer.
Hot water limitations: At some smaller campgrounds, facility usage affects utilities. One camper at Jones High Country RV Park reported needing to time their showers carefully to avoid running out of hot water.
Tips for camping with families
Splash zones for summer cooling: Castle Gate RV Park includes water features specifically for children. "There is a splash area for the kiddos and plenty of grassy areas," mentions one visitor, providing welcome relief during hot summer days.
Entertainment options: Local towns offer family-friendly activities beyond the campgrounds. A camper at Temple Hill Resort RV & Campground noted, "We enjoyed all the birds in old growth trees," while Pleasant Creek Ranch visitors mentioned "a drive inn movie theater" in the nearby town.
Game room availability: Some parks offer indoor recreation spaces. According to one Pleasant Creek Ranch visitor, it "has a game room with a family room area and a large TV."
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Site preparation varies between parks. A camper at Pleasant Creek Ranch noted, "The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because some of the sites aren't level and are pretty close to each other. I had to use 3 yellow square leveling blocks on the left side."
Water pressure management: Some parks have unusually high water pressure. A camper at Castle Gate RV Park advised, "Their water pressure is outstanding in fact they recommend a pressure regulator on the supply line."
Tight turns in some parks: Large rigs may face maneuvering challenges. At Rollin' Home RV Park, a reviewer cautioned, "The pullthroughs by the office, the road to get to them has a tight right turn & is narrow. We're only 34' & it was a tight turn for us. If you're a triple axle, or over 40' you might want to look at the Pull-throughs in the 2nd section."
