Tasha Equestrian campground stands out as a specialized facility for horse owners traveling in central Utah. Located near Loa at an elevation of 7,000 feet, this destination offers dedicated equestrian camping with specific amenities for riders and their mounts. Weather conditions typically feature warm days and cool nights during the May-September operating season, creating ideal conditions for trail exploration.
What to do
Fishing at nearby reservoirs: Koosharem Reservoir, located 30 minutes from Fremont, provides productive fishing opportunities. "This is a very easy place to throw a tent up or park an RV close to lake and good fishing. In some beautiful country," notes Brad B. about the Koosharem Reservoir area.
High-country exploration: The elevated terrain around Fremont offers extensive trail networks beyond those directly accessible from Tasha. At Big John Flat, visitors find "Lots of shade and places to explore. Can get busy during hunting season," according to Courtney S.
Lake activities: Several small lakes dot the region, providing alternatives to horse-focused recreation. "Eight acres among the pines. Good sized rainbows and brooks. Occasional arctic greylings," reports Shannon C. about fishing at Posy Lake Campground, noting it serves as a "Good base camp to explore Boulder Mountain, Escalante Grand Staircase, and Lake Powell."
What campers like
Mountain elevation: The higher altitude locations near Fremont provide relief from summer heat. At Posy Lake Campground, Marisa P. appreciates that "This hidden campsite is great, remote camp sites, covered in trees, extremely quite. There is no cell phone service and the closest town is 35 minutes."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds in the region offer generous spacing between campsites. The Dixie National Forest Barker Recreation Area provides a "Very quiet spot and well covered with trees. We were very pleased with the campsite," according to Brian P., who noted it's "about 12 miles down a washboard road."
Wildlife viewing: The natural areas surrounding equestrian camping near Fremont feature regular wildlife sightings. At Escalante Cabins & RV Park, Nicole M. reports they "watched mule deer out the window for a while and had fantastic views around us."
What you should know
Limited services: Many campgrounds around Fremont operate with minimal facilities. At Piute State Park Campground, C A. notes: "No services other than pit toilets (which are still locked in early May). Quiet. Good birding. Mayflies in May."
Road conditions: Access to remote sites often involves unpaved roads. The Durffey Mesa area provides a "Good location to have a few group camp next to small Butte," says Drew T., though finding the exact spot might require navigation as "the location on the map is off slightly."
Seasonal considerations: Weather and access vary significantly throughout the year in the high country around Fremont. Katie notes about Piute State Park Campground: "No one here but us. Beautiful view of the lake and mountains."
Tips for camping with families
Bear safety protocols: When camping in forested areas near Fremont, wildlife precautions become essential. Matthew D. warns about Barker Reservoir Area: "Be ware of bears. Use the food boxes."
Alternative shower options: For families staying multiple days, plan for limited shower access. At Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park, Charlie L. notes the facilities but cautions "There was never toilet paper or hand soap and 2 of the showers were permanently locked."
Site selection considerations: When choosing a family site, consider specific needs like shade or accessibility. At Escalante Cabins & RV Park, Samuel V. warns about light pollution: "The floodlights from the aforementioned building lit up our entire tent. It was honestly obnoxious & hard to sleep through."
Tips from RVers
Winter camping preparation: For off-season RV camping near Fremont, plan for cold weather operations. Emma A. reports about Escalante Cabins & RV Park: "We arrived here in a winter storm and were very happy to find an open RV park as most campgrounds and other RV parks were closed for the season... Lots of snow fell during the afternoon/evening but maintenance person plowed in the morning."
Surface conditions: Many sites in the region have natural ground surfaces that may affect setup. Kay notes about Escalante: "Site was really Sandy so make sure to bring entry mats for this campground!"
Connectivity considerations: Cell service and WiFi vary widely throughout the equestrian camping areas near Fremont. At Koosharem Reservoir, Cat F. reports: "Great Verizon service here, mountains are beautifull. There is some road noise from 24 at times as it is quite close."
