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The Wasatch Front region surrounding Fruit Heights, Utah features a diverse range of camping options within a 30-minute drive. Established campgrounds like Cherry Hill in neighboring Kaysville provide family-friendly tent and RV sites with full hookups, while Bountiful Peak Campground offers a more rustic mountain experience at higher elevations with seasonal operation from June to September. Several RV-focused facilities serve the area, including Riverside RV Resort in South Weber and Circle L Mobile Home and RV Community in Layton. For those seeking natural settings with lake views, Antelope Island State Park's Bridger Bay Campground lies approximately 20 miles northwest, offering primitive camping with wildlife viewing opportunities.

Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping availability in this region. Most mountain campgrounds operate from late spring through early fall, with Bountiful Peak's higher elevation sites typically closed until snowmelt completes, usually by late June. Reservations are essential during summer weekends at popular locations like Lagoon RV Park in Farmington, which operates from May through October. As one camper noted about Anderson Cove campground: "Tucked away from SLC, it's a perfect little oasis. It is next to a moderately busy road that connects mountain towns, but it's much quieter than anything you'll find in SLC and the drive is absolutely stunning." Fire restrictions commonly affect the area during dry summer months, particularly at lower elevations.

Wildlife viewing opportunities represent a significant draw for campers in the region. Antelope Island State Park provides exceptional bison and antelope sightings, with one visitor recommending: "We are partial to winter due to the absolute lack of bugs and stunning contrast of the bison on fresh snow. Our 2nd favorite season is early spring before the bugs come out in full swarm." Urban-adjacent campgrounds often experience traffic noise, with several reviewers noting highway sounds at sites closer to I-15 and I-84. Proximity to water features varies significantly between locations, with some offering lake or river access while others focus on convenience to urban amenities. Campers seeking quiet natural settings should prioritize higher elevation sites in the Wasatch Mountains rather than valley floor locations.

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Best Camping Sites Near Fruit Heights, Utah (175)

    1. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    53 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 773-2941

    $20 - $200 / night

    "One of our favorite state parks in Utah is only~45 minutes away from Salt Lake City! There are bison, antelope, deer, and many other animals that call this island home."

    "By far one of my favorite stops through Utah ❤️ absolutely breathtaking views, along with scenic routes to see wildlife such as the bison."

    2. Salt Lake City KOA

    45 Reviews
    Salt Lake City, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 328-0224

    $50 - $189 / night

    "I had the wonderful opportunity to stay the night at Salt Lake City KOA!"

    "We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown."

    3. Bountiful Peak Campground

    12 Reviews
    Centerville, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $15 - $98 / night

    "The sites have plenty of room, tons of shade and easy access to bathrooms."

    "They are a little close to each other but nice and clean."

    4. Riverside RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    South Weber, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (385) 244-1328

    $59 - $74 / night

    "River and walking trail just steps away from all sites. Would be nice if the dog park was finished. There are other amenities that are planned to be available, but are not available yet."

    "There is a dog park area and access to a trail which runs along the river. There is a lot of noise from the interstate and the nearby Air Force base."

    5. Pony Express RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    North Salt Lake, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 355-1550

    "Convenient location right off the highway with full hook ups and nice paved sites. Dog areas, playground, games, and a pool."

    "These sites a so close to each other. We only stop here to stay the night. WiFi is ok-phone hotspot is better.

    Staff is great."

    6. Anderson Cove (uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, Ut)

    20 Reviews
    Huntsville, UT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 625-5112

    $26 - $316 / night

    "Tucked away from SLC, it's a perfect little oasis."

    "We enjoyed the camp site and the short walk to the lake. Facilities were clean and staff was great."

    7. Hill AFB FamCamp

    7 Reviews
    Layton, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 775-3250

    $20 - $35 / night

    "It’s a little exposed but love the easy in easy out and access to the bike path and nearby splash pad"

    "The campground is right next to the base splash pad and a big park. Cheap $25 a night full hook ups was definitely worth the stay."

    8. Cherry Hill Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fruit Heights, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (801) 451-5379

    "This was great for my bf and I because we were driving so late and couldn’t find an open camp ground. This place was open and it was easy to find a spot with no light and quiet."

    9. Lagoon RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Farmington, UT
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 451-8000

    "We stayed during the Halloween Fright weekend and from Wednesday to Friday at around 2pm, we were about the only ones there. Then the place exploded with campers and by 7pm the place was full."

    10. Circle L Mobile Home and RV Community

    3 Reviews
    Layton, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 544-8945

    $650 - $700 / night

    "I can't say enough about Jami McGrath (Manager) and the staff here at the Layton, Utah Circle L Mobile Home Community and RV Park."

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  • Adam O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2025

    Split Rock Bay Backcountry Campsites — Antelope Island State Park

    Incredible, with some caveats

    Disclaimer, this was my first backpacking trip, and my first solo camping experience.

    The first thing I’ll note is that I could not find a map that showed exactly where on the split rock loop trail the sites were. The maps you get at the gate do not show it. You just have to start hiking and hope you see it. That eventually led to the main issue I had with the campsite, more on that later.

    I have 37lbs on my back, partly because it’s November and I want to make sure I’m warm, and partly because I’m toting in 5.5L of water since there is no water source.

    I begin hiking and eventually I see another backpacker coming the other way. I say “did you camp?” He says no, he was going to stay the night, but there’s a herd of Bison that are currently crossing the trail and he didn’t want to wait. As I’m coming up on the spot he’s talking about, I catch the end of the herd moving south and I’m able to pass them with minimal wait time.

    I continue hiking, up to the split rock bay loop, where conveniently there is a sign that points toward the campground. Yay! By this time I’ve seen a huge herd of Bison (50 or more individuals), a big buck, 20 or so other deer, and with the fog and haziness, some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. Quite incredible.

    I find the tent site #3 (my watch says exactly 4.5 miles from the car) and set up my tent. During this time, I’m hearing some weird grunting sounds in the distance, I pop my head out of the tent and look west toward the lake shore. And there’s the herd of Bison I encountered before who crossed the trail. They went west around elephant rock, and I went east. I beat them by about 20 to 30 minutes. At this time I record a video with my phone and state “hope they aren’t coming over here”.

    I’m filling my sleeping pad with a mini pump and when I’m done I pop my head out of the tent. They had, in fact, started coming over here. They were quite close. In sort of a panic, I grab some essentials, zip up the tent, and head for the rocks on the hills and wait them out.

    Unfortunately I didn’t grab my Garmin or my warm clothes, and it is taking them forever to get past the tent site. The sun starts getting low and I’m getting cold. The Bison sometimes get curious about my tent and approach it, but never do anything. I have my Apple watch and it has an SOS feature, I thought about using it, but eventually they pass and I can get back to set up.

    So, this is where knowing exactly where the campsite was in relation to everything else would have been useful. I would have seen the direction they were going and possibly known that they would be crossing right into the camp area, and I probably would have made some slightly different choices.

    They (the Bison) stopped for the night in split rock canyon, so I could hear them all night while in my tent. It was always difficult to tell if they were getting closer or farther away, so the night was a bit sleepless.

    Also, though the weather says the temperature is 40F, the higher humidity and breeze from the lake can make it feel a lot colder. I did have some chilly moments with a 20F comfort rated bag and a 5.4R value pad. In the morning, condensation was everywhere.

    The next morning had a “dense fog” warning in effect, which made for some more awesome scenery.

    I broke camp and started back to the car at around 8AM. I decided to take a detour out to Elephant Rock to see if I could see the camp site from up there. This added another 3 miles to the track back, so 7.5 miles total. As I’m coming around the corner at the top to the spot where I’d be able to see the sites, I encounter a lone Bison bull just chilling up there on the trail, no other animals in sight. So, I couldn’t actually get to the spot to see over, but the view was amazing and it was fun to see a Bison in a spot it felt like he shouldn’t be able to get to.

    As I turn around, the “dense fog” warning becomes a reality, and it suddenly gets much much colder. Makes for some amazing visuals way up there.

    Overall, it was a very awe inspiring and fun trip, with some interesting bits. I do think they should better mark the spots on the map just so people can plan better, especially if there’s going to be massive herds of Bison cruising through camp at any point.

    tl;dr: pack warmer than you think (if you’re going to go in the later months) and watch out for Bison. Incredible views and wildlife encounters make it all worth it.

  • Tamie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2025

    Great Horned Owl Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Quiet and secluded

    We took a wrong turn in the campground and ended up in an area with no hookups. But it was quiet and secluded and close to the water. The campsite was fairly level and there were clean restrooms.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2025

    Foothill Clearing with a View

    Nice views

    They have camp rings for fires and also grills! One or 2 was missing the garage to the grill but other than that it was good.

  • Maggy P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2025

    Dock Flat Campground

    Great spot, NOT big rig friendly

    The location is beautiful, and full of deer. My partner and I are just starting out full time rv life and this was the first spot we stayed at. We got there late at night and were able to make it to the first site in our 30' bumper pull, but anything bigger than that would likely have a lot of trouble getting up the very bendy dirt road. I would recommend you scout ahead if you have anything bigger than a 15 footer. We only stayed for one night but would have stayed longer if we had the time.

  • J
    Nov. 7, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Great Campground, Weird Area

    The campground itself was really great, surprisingly nice! It was just surprisingly to see the location of the campground itself, with views of the mountains all around, the campground is located in the city, and kind of a slightly shady area as well. We felt safe once we were on the campground, but the drive in was a little sketchy at best.

  • C
    Nov. 3, 2025

    Heber Ranger Station

    Just a quick stop

    A great place to just spend a night. This is a parking lot of a ranger station ( and because the federal government is shut down, now staff is here) but parking lot is clean and even big enough to turn around our 40’ motorhome and tow vehicle. No hook ups, and road noise is pretty bad.

  • Bill B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Century RV Park

    Friendly and helpful staff

    Convenient and reasonable. They closed the swimming pool and spa for the winter. The shower was clean.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Fox Den Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Beautiful uncrowded campground

    We stopped here after leaving Salt Lake City. It is mid October so the campground is mostly empty. We were able to get our pick of sites. Beautiful views of water and the mountains. Super nice bathrooms that look brand new. Not much hiking right here but close enough to the Alpine Loop to Sundance with hiking along the way. Not far from a bike path along the Provo River. Only a few minutes into Midway with many restaurants to choose from.

Guide to Fruit Heights

Camping options near Fruit Heights, Utah include sites at higher elevations in the Wasatch Mountains and locations along nearby reservoirs. The Fruit Heights area sits at approximately 4,400 feet elevation with nearby camping destinations ranging from 4,200 feet in the valleys to over 7,500 feet in the mountains. Seasonal temperature variations significantly impact camping conditions, with mountain sites experiencing cooler temperatures by 10-15 degrees compared to valley locations.

What to do

Wildlife viewing opportunities: At Bridger Bay Campground, visitors can observe free-ranging bison throughout the park. "We traveled to Utah from California for our annual Christmas camping adventure. This was our first spot, and it was a wonderful place to start," notes Susan R., adding that winter camping offers unique opportunities. Another visitor mentioned: "The bison are free grazing all around and a few came right up to our campground in the early morning!"

Hiking accessible trails: Multiple trails originate near camping areas, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to challenging. A visitor at Bridger Bay noted: "I highly recommend hiking to Frary Peak. There are many other great hikes, buffalo, and antelope." For campers seeking less elevation gain, the Weber River Trail near South Weber provides gentle terrain with river views.

Water activities on nearby reservoirs: Anderson Cove Campground offers direct water access for paddleboarding, swimming, and boating. "The beach is so large and it's easy to camp out. The sand is soft and fun for the kids to build sand castles. We also enjoyed the small waves while on the beach," reports Whitney K. The campground includes boat ramp access and shoreline docking for watercraft.

What campers like

Mountain views with city light panoramas: Campers at Bountiful Peak Campground appreciate the elevation and vantage point. "Great time in the wilderness while overlooking the lights of SLC," shares Desiree K. Sites at higher elevations provide cooler temperatures during summer months, often 10-15 degrees below valley readings.

Abundant shade trees: Several campgrounds feature mature tree cover. As Casey S. notes about Bountiful Peak: "Really nice campground in such a beautiful Canyon. Good size camping spots and standard bathrooms. Great fire pits too!" The shade provides crucial relief during hot summer days when temperatures frequently exceed 90°F in July and August.

Off-season camping options: While mountain campgrounds close seasonally, some lower elevation sites remain open year-round. One visitor at Bridger Bay noted: "We are partial to winter due to the absolute lack of bugs and stunning contrast of the bison on fresh snow." Winter camping requires proper cold-weather gear as overnight temperatures regularly drop below freezing.

What you should know

Road access considerations: Several campgrounds require travel on unpaved or steep mountain roads. Casey S. warns about Bountiful Peak: "If you've never driven up Farmington Canyon it is a steep road with no shoulder, I'd recommend a 4X4 or all wheel drive vehicle." Mountain access roads typically open between late May and early June, depending on snowmelt conditions.

Insect activity varies by location and season: Salt Lake City KOA visitors report minimal insect issues, while Bridger Bay campers frequently mention biting gnats. "It's hard to walk or bike because the bugs are so bad. I don't just mean the odd bite, I mean coated in biting gnats as soon as you go outside your vehicle," reports one camper. Spring and early fall typically offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures with minimal insect activity.

Urban noise factors: Campgrounds closer to highways experience traffic noise. One KOA visitor noted: "It is NOT quiet - there are multiple trains/sirens/large semis blowing by all night." When selecting sites, consider proximity to major transit corridors; mountain locations typically offer significantly reduced noise levels despite being only 10-15 miles from urban centers.

Tips for camping with families

Water-based recreation options: Anderson Cove Campground provides family-friendly beach access. As Blake T. describes: "This was a really nice place for only being 40 mins from the city. Good beach front not a far walk from our campsite. Lots of trees to hang your hammocks up on." The beach area includes shallow water sections suitable for younger children.

Campground facilities: Many locations offer specific amenities for children. "We enjoyed the camp site and the short walk to the lake. Facilities were clean and staff was great," notes David H. about Anderson Cove. Sites with bathroom facilities typically feature vault toilets rather than flush toilets at higher elevations.

Reservation timing strategies: Popular family campgrounds fill quickly during summer months. "You need to reserve sites here well in advance as it fills up for the entire Summer as soon as the reservation window opens," advises Barb D. about Anderson Cove. Reservation windows typically open 6 months in advance for most sites, with holiday weekends booking within hours of availability.

Tips from RVers

Full hookup availability: Riverside RV Resort offers complete services for larger vehicles. As one camper notes: "Sites are asphalt and VERY long & level—with a strip of grass and some rock gravel." Many resorts in the area provide 30/50 amp service, water, and sewer connections, with some including cable TV and WiFi.

Spacing considerations: Several RV parks feature compact sites. At Circle L Mobile Home and RV Community, management assistance makes navigation easier: "Management is very professional and even helped us back in our 40 foot RV." Most full-service RV parks impose length restrictions, typically accommodating units up to 45 feet.

Site surface variations: RV parks offer different pad surfaces. "Recommend getting a paved site," advises Joe C. about Lagoon RV Park. Paved sites provide more stability during spring rainfall and easier leveling for larger rigs. Seasonal rainfall can affect unpaved sites, particularly during April and May when precipitation averages 2-3 inches monthly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Fruit Heights, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Fruit Heights, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 175 campgrounds and RV parks near Fruit Heights, UT and 29 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Fruit Heights, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fruit Heights, UT is Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 53 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fruit Heights, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 29 free dispersed camping spots near Fruit Heights, UT.

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