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Tooele sits in Tooele Valley on the west side of the Oquirrh Mountains, with camping access to national forest land in the Stansbury and Oquirrh ranges and open BLM terrain further west toward the Great Basin. The mix of terrain around town covers developed Forest Service campgrounds with basic infrastructure and dispersed sites on BLM land that require full self-sufficiency. Tooele's dispersed camping spots cover the free, no-reservation options on public land outside town.
Developed campgrounds in the Stansbury Mountains have vault toilets and defined sites, with most running $15-20 per night through recreation.gov. RV sites with hookups are limited around Tooele. Larger rigs do better at private parks in town. RV hookups outside Tooele covers what's available for self-contained and hookup camping in and around the valley.
Elevation climbs fast in the Stansbury Range, so nights run cold even in summer. Bring extra layers regardless of the daytime forecast. Higher forest roads close from fall through late spring depending on snowpack.
"You’ll love sitting around your campfire watching the deer scamper in the mountains. RV camping is a must for me and full hookups are available."
"Nice canyon and lots of walking trails. They dont have potable water, so bring plenty of water"
from $15 - $40 / night
Check Availability"The Salt Lake City KOA Holiday manages to pull it off perfectly. This campground is absolutely huge, serving as a massive, welcoming hub for travelers right in the heart of Utah's capital."
"I had the wonderful opportunity to stay the night at Salt Lake City KOA!"
from $50 - $189 / night
Check Availability"We really enjoyed our one night stay on the beach at the Great Salt Lake State Park. Beach sites are primitive, however, the park also offers 5 RV sites with hook-ups. Free showers. Helpful staff."
"Nice campground next to the great salt lake. Only complaint was sand gets just about everywhere so be prepared."
from $20 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Spots have picnic tables, are a good distance from each other, close to the creek, and there’s a pit toilet. Lots of cow pies, woke up up surrounded by 12 cows."
"A bit crowded when we arrived around 7:30pm but we managed to find a site without issue."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"The management that runs the hotel side of it is extremely nice and reasonable I couldn't be happier with this place close to two gas stations the flying j and the TA."
from $27 - $40 / night
Check Availability"I love driving through Middle Canyon. Its 5 dollars for a day pass and it's beautiful. I have never failed to see deer on the drive. I love to drive through it when the leaves change in Fall."
from $20 / night
"Beautiful surroundings but one side is out towards to busy road. There are quite a few of food, gas, and shopping options in the area."
"There was an interesting little dam on the east side of the campground and I scared a bunch of trout out from under it as I walked across so bring your fishing pole or fly rod if you want to!"
from $20 - $34 / night
Check Availability"You can see other campers but they are so far away from you, and if you park facing away from them, it's nice and feels pretty private."
"A lot of sites in an open field next to mountains. Sites are pretty spaced out. LOTS of gnats and other bugs, but quite and pretty view of the sunset."
ScoutThis road will test your skills it you don’t have 4x4 and high-clearance, but it still drivable even further uphill. Wasn’t able to make it to where the pin is, just kept going up the main road and found gorgeous spot! Quite popular place
ScoutCalled to make sure ok to stay a night in parking lot at 1513 pm. Told no by staff at desk.
GuideI don’t know why the alert states it’s closed till 2027 but that’s not true. All paved, easy access. Pit toilets and drinking fountains. Sites are too small for huge motorhomes- we fit our 33 foot trailer but had to park the truck down by the toilets, and backing in was fine in our spot but they’re not all as wide of an angle. Site was level, toilets clean. Fountains everywhere but for filling jugs only. A million little trails everywhere. The reservoir is right next to camp and the people there are very annoying, loud, and leave trash. The trails were much more peaceful.
GuideOne of the most beautiful sites I've been to in utah. The drive up on autumn is absolutely stunning. Pit toilets are located about 4mi down the mountain, road up will require AWD or 4x4.
ScoutThe rock formations are cool and fun to explore, but unfortunately the flies completely ruined this spot for us. I’ve camped in plenty of places with bugs, but I’ve never experienced flies this bad. If you stood still for more than a few seconds, you would literally be swarmed by them. There are cattle and bison in the surrounding area, so I’m guessing that contributes to the fly problem. Whatever the cause, they were relentless. It was so bad that after about 20 minutes, we gave up, packed everything back up, and left. Based on our experience, I would never camp here again.
GuideCamp is about 25 minutes from town via a dirt road 4x4 not required in certain areas just be cautious when selecting certain sites if you don't have 4x4. Also worth noting lots of dirt bikes and side by sides and folks shooting guns, so if you're a light sleeper you may not enjoy this site. Otherwise, it's totally fine.
GuideWe stayed at the Salt Lake City KOA for two nights while passing through, and this place was honestly way better than we expected — especially considering we booked one of the economy-priced sites. The kids were basically living their best lives. Pool? Check. Playground? Check. Basketball, cornhole, and some giant game that looked like soccer and pool had a baby? Also check. And when they somehow still had energy left, there was a little arcade with FREE vintage games. Free. That is a magical word when you’re traveling with kids. The free coffee and pancakes were also a huge hit. Nothing improves a campground morning quite like someone else making breakfast. Even the dogs had a great time. The dog park was actually big enough for them to run around instead of just standing there looking disappointed. What really surprised us was how safe and relaxed it felt. Being a campground right in the city, we weren’t sure what to expect, but it felt clean, comfortable, family friendly, and very well cared for. Everything was in good repair, the grounds were clean, and we met plenty of friendly campers. There was honestly something for everybody here — kids, adults, dogs, and exhausted parents desperately clutching free coffee. We would absolutely stay here again. Five stars from the whole crew, including the dogs.
Traveler10/1/26 no one is here? What great park. Washrooms are clean nice trails, layed back spot. Most all sites are level with great tent platform.
GuideI started at site 24 which was extremely shaded and had a cute little beach area along the creek. Then I stayed in site 10 which was more secluded from other sites but parking is just parallel to the main campground road. Site 10 was also a lot sunnier and had a more open view of the rock cliffs. After that I moved to site 7 for 2 nights and I did like the walk down stairs to my table and fire area, it made it feel more secluded from the other sites. I also liked the creek access. I stayed my last night in 24 which was a good balance of shade and openness. Also the cell service was a lot better at 22 and 24 as opposed to site 10 and 7.
Camping sites near Tooele, Utah range from creek-side forest locations to high-desert settings with mountain views. The area sits at elevations between 4,300 feet in town to over 6,000 feet in nearby canyons, creating distinct temperature variations between camping destinations. Winter lows frequently drop below freezing from November through March, while summer temperatures routinely exceed 90°F in July and August.
Creek exploration: Cottonwood Campground offers creek access with fishing opportunities. "Be warned that all of the campgrounds in the canyon do not supply water or trashcans so you'll need to bring all you need to drink as well as trash bags to haul out all of your garbage. There was an interesting little dam on the east side of the campground and I scared a bunch of trout out from under it as I walked across," notes one camper.
Desert hiking: Horseshoe Knoll provides access to high desert terrain with minimal development. "Great dispersed campsite, especially if you're on a road trip along I-80. Rumor has it there's a neat stream nearby, but we didn't get a chance to check it out," reports one visitor. The area connects to several unmaintained trails for day hikes.
Fishing: Clover Springs Campground features a small stream where children can wade. "Beautiful campground and nice small natural spring creek to play or fish in," writes one reviewer. Another adds, "It has a cold fresh water spring that runs through the campground." Fishing is primarily for smaller trout in limited sections of the creek.
Privacy between sites: At Ophir Canyon Campground, campers appreciate the natural separation. "Nice and somewhat isolated campground. Lots of ATVs and bikes but not super crazy. Beautiful, clean, and lots of flying bugs," notes one camper. The campground charges $15 per night with first-come, first-served sites.
Accessible locations: Tooele camping areas offer relatively quick access from major highways. "We stayed here for one night. Very quiet and private. I imagine if during the busy season this place would not be a great place to stay but the last week of April was not busy," mentions a Horseshoe Knoll visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds provide opportunities to observe local wildlife. One camper at Cottonwood Campground shared, "It's unreal that this place is free. The sites are a little close together but there weren't many people there at the end of September and the changing leaves were spectacular!"
Limited facilities: Most campgrounds lack running water. "Pretty spot that smells like juniper and has a nice creek. Minus a star for no running water and proximity to a busier road," reports a Clover Springs visitor.
Insect activity: Bug populations can be significant, particularly in spring and early summer. "The night we stayed there were a ton of nats until the sun went down. Other than that no issue," mentions a Horseshoe Knoll camper. Another adds, "So many bugs it was awful, the mosquitoes ate us and our dogs even with bug repellents."
Weather extremes: Temperature swings can be dramatic between day and night. "It was COLD - when I woke up, temp was 19, felt like 12. But in my car I was cozy," notes a winter visitor to Great Salt Lake State Park Campground. Prepare for both hot days and cold nights, particularly in spring and fall.
Stream play areas: Clover Springs offers shallow water perfect for children. "Decent sized spot. Enclosed by desert mountains. The water is more like a babbling brook than a stream. Great for kids and dogs to play in. Very few deep spots," explains one visitor.
Diverse terrain exploration: Locations provide varied landscapes for family activities. "We really enjoyed our one night stay on the beach at the Great Salt Lake State Park. Beach sites are primitive, however, the park also offers 5 RV sites with hook-ups. Free showers. Helpful staff," writes a visitor.
Space for activities: Some sites offer room for group activities. A visitor to Settlement Canyon notes, "We did the dry camping and we were in the location all the way to the back. We brought a whole bunch of teenage girls for my daughter's birthday party and they were able to be loud and did not disturb anybody. The dry camping spots are very spacious lots of space for the walk around and play and run."
Site surfaces: Many RV sites have specific pad designs. "$20. The site itself had a bit of a steep access. No internet service which I prefer. Only noticible inconvenience was that it's quite dusty," reports a Settlement Canyon visitor.
Limited hookups: Most camping options provide minimal or no hookups. "My wife and I stayed here for about 2 weeks place is pretty nice for an RV hookup spot full hookups water sewer 30 amp power. The management that runs the hotel side of it is extremely nice and reasonable," reports a visitor to Oquirrh Mountain Inn & RV Park.
Location convenience: Some RV sites offer strategic positioning for services. "Great location to camp for touring Salt Lake City. Full hook-ups at a reasonable price. Sites are tight and busy on the weekends. Limited cell service," reports a Settlement Canyon visitor who appreciated the proximity to urban amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best campgrounds near Tooele, Utah?
Tooele offers several excellent camping options within easy reach. Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground is a standout choice with a beautiful mountain setting where you can watch deer while enjoying your campfire. For those seeking amenities, Vorwaller Homestead RV park provides comfortable accommodations with friendly staff and convenient access to food, gas, and shopping. Other worthwhile options include Ophir Canyon Campground for a more secluded experience, Oquirrh Mountain Inn & RV Park for convenient facilities, and Grantsville Reservoir for lakeside camping. Within driving distance, you'll also find exceptional state parks like Antelope Island and Wasatch Mountain offering scenic camping experiences.
What amenities does Legion Park Campground offer?
Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground provides full hookups for RVs, which is ideal for campers who prefer having electrical, water, and sewer connections. The campground features established fire rings where you can enjoy evenings around a campfire while taking in the beautiful mountain views. The setting is particularly scenic, with opportunities to spot deer in the surrounding mountains. Pricing is reasonable, making it a good value. One of the biggest advantages is its proximity to Tooele, where you can easily access any additional supplies you might need. The campground's location balances a natural mountain experience with the convenience of being close to town amenities.
Is free camping available in Tooele County?
Yes, free camping is available in Tooele County at several dispersed camping locations. Soldier's Pass Utah Backcountry offers free camping with established fire rings in most common camping areas. There are no amenities, so you must carry in all water. The area is popular for ATVs and off-road vehicles, with hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. Miner's Canyon Dispersed is another free option with lakeside sites, though visitors should be prepared for varying site conditions. Horseshoe Knoll also provides free dispersed camping opportunities. These sites typically have rock fire pits but limited privacy and no facilities, so pack out all trash and bring everything you need.
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