Located 20 miles north of Salt Lake City at an elevation of 4,700 feet, Fruit Heights sits near several campgrounds with diverse terrain from riverside spots to mountain settings. The area receives moderate snowfall in winter and reaches temperatures above 90°F during summer months. Seasonal conditions vary dramatically between higher elevation sites near Big Cottonwood Canyon and the lower elevation facilities near the Great Salt Lake.
What to do
Waterfall hiking: North Fork County Park offers access to hiking trails leading to a waterfall. "There's a hidden waterfall you can hike too, and a river runs through the park," notes a visitor to North Fork County Park.
Mountain biking: The trail system around Eden provides excellent routes for cyclists of all abilities. "Excellent mountain bike trails also. Can't wait to go back and ride more of them," shares a camper who stayed at North Fork Park.
Fishing in Pineview Reservoir: Anderson Cove provides shore fishing access. "We enjoyed the camp site and the short walk to the lake. Facilities were clean and staff was great," reports a reviewer at Anderson Cove.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning hours offer opportunities to spot moose and deer. "Woke up to deer outside our yurt," shares someone who stayed at Dixie Creek Campground.
What campers like
Private sites: Campers appreciate the well-spaced sites at certain locations. "Enough trees to keep your site private, able to fit a 30' trailer in over 75% of their spots," notes a visitor to North Fork County Park.
On-site pools: Some campgrounds offer swimming facilities. "They had a small pond for kids to fish in, two swimming pools and two hot tubs, very clean and modern facilities," reports a camper at Echo Island RV Resort.
Dark skies: The area offers excellent stargazing conditions at certain locations. "I've never seen so many shooting stars before. The sites were plenty big, each had a fire pit and picnic table and were close to legit toilets," shares a North Fork County Park visitor.
Creek access: Many campgrounds feature water access. "We had a great time. The views were perfect and the lake is active with choice of water fun rentals," writes a visitor to Dixie Creek Campground.
What you should know
Bugs in some locations: Certain areas experience heavy insect activity. "The landscape is beautiful but I cannot stress to you enough the amount of biting gnats there were. It was unbearable for us and bug spray didn't deter them one bit," warns a visitor to White Rock Bay Campground.
Wind exposure: Some sites offer minimal protection from wind. "The campsites provide 0 protection from the wind. We were in a tent and the wind shook our tent back and forth all night," notes another White Rock Bay camper.
Site spacing varies: Some locations pack RVs closely together. "They pack them in tight here! Each pitch is no wider than 15', which actually makes it pretty challenging to back in," reports a visitor to Brigham City-Perry South KOA.
Seasonal water restrictions: Water availability can be limited. "I got an email this morning informing me to bring all of my water we need, as of now there is no water," shares a Spruces campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Reservoir access for children: Several campgrounds offer shoreline beaches. "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," notes a visitor to Anderson Cove.
Playground facilities: Look for campgrounds with play areas. "My family and I have been coming here for years... It's fun to bring kayaks and float the river," shares a visitor to Echo Island RV Resort.
Family-friendly activities: Some locations offer organized events. "This is a great place for a family reunion. We enjoyed the camp site and the short walk to the lake," notes an Anderson Cove visitor.
Glamping close to Fruit Heights, Utah: For families seeking comfort, several locations offer upscale accommodations. "We stayed in a yurt and it was an amazing experience! The yurt had a cozy gas powered fireplace," shares a visitor to Brigham City-Perry South KOA.
Tips from RVers
Full hookups: Several resorts near Fruit Heights offer complete services. "Sites have no shade. Sites are level with full hook up. Fitness center, 3 mile paved trail, and outdoor running track," notes a visitor to Hill AFB FamCamp.
Site selection strategy: Choose sites strategically for privacy. "The sites are tightly packed. The hook ups (especially sewer) are awkwardly to the far rear of the sites," warns a visitor to Hill AFB FamCamp.
Overnight options: Several locations work well for single-night stays. "Nicely managed campground, good website, efficient reservation process. Management very helpful and friendly," shares a visitor who used Echo Island RV Resort for an overnight stay.
Luxury glamping options near Fruit Heights: Several resorts offer upscale tent accommodations. "Beautiful setting on two small rivers with shade. Full hookups, spacious sites. Nice pool and hot tub," notes an Echo Island RV Resort visitor describing their glamping experience.
