Best Equestrian Camping near Garden City, UT

Garden City, UT is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Garden City is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Garden City, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Garden City, Utah (10)

    1. Bear Lake State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    39 Photos
    114 Saves
    Garden City, Utah

    Famous for its brilliant Caribbean-aqua blue waters, Bear Lake Utah camping is an otherworldly oasis nestled between the Utah and Idaho border. Vast and extensive soft sand beaches attract visitors from all over the world, who come to fish, boat, camp, and recreate in the outdoors.

    Aside from lake itself, off-roading and exploring the mountain trails are another popular activity. There’s a number rental locations nearby which can lend out their OHV (Off-Highway-Vehicles) to traverse the area’s various geographic oddities for a reasonable rate.

    Speaking of the geography, Bear Lake State park is extremely organized and easy to navigate. In fact, there are three districts of the park meant for different types of recreation. First is the State Marina, located on the west side of Bear Lake. North end of Garden City, one mile north of the US 89 and SR 30 Junction. Second, is Rendezvous Beach, on the southwest curve of Bear Lake. Roughly 2 miles NW from Laketown on SR-30 from the CIsco Road and SR 30 Junction.

    And finally, The Park’s Eastside Areas- Eastside of Bear Lake, including First Point, South Eden, Cisco Beach, Rainbow Cove, and North Eden. Distances vary from four miles to 13 miles on Cisco Road from Laketown and the Cisco Road SR 30 Intersection.

    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $45 / night

    2. Rendezvous Beach — Bear Lake State Park

    5 Reviews
    4 Photos
    67 Saves
    Laketown, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    3. Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    8 Photos
    181 Saves
    Garden City, Utah
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    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    • Group

    4. Paris Springs Campground

    3 Reviews
    16 Photos
    42 Saves
    Bloomington, Idaho

    Overview

    Paris Springs Campground is situated in scenic Paris Canyon, about five miles from Paris, Idaho. It is about 20 miles from Bear Lake, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. The campground gives Bear Lake visitors the opportunity to camp in a quiet area with lush vegetation.

    Recreation

    Paris Creek runs alongside the campground, after bubbling up from Paris Spring, which can be accessed from a 300-yard trail within the site. Campers enjoy hiking and fishing along the creek.

    Natural Features

    A mixed conifer and aspen forest covers the campground and much of Paris Canyon. Plentiful shade can be found throughout most of the campground. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Highline Trail, part of the National Trail System, can be accessed nearby. It is the premier trail of the Montpelier Ranger District, stretching 55 miles along the backbone of the Bear River Range. The trail is enjoyed by hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle enthusiasts from around the world. Paris Ice Cave is also not far from the campground. Self-guided tours of the cave offer a look into an unusual cavern filled with ice year-round. The cave is not developed but a footpath leads through it. Beautiful Bear Lake State Park is about 20 miles away, with boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Bear Lake's Raspberry Days festival occurs annually the first weekend in August, with a parade, fireworks, craft booths and a rodeo.

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    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $17 - $100 / night

    5. Hyrum State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    7 Photos
    112 Saves
    Hyrum, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    6. North Fork County Park

    16 Reviews
    48 Photos
    308 Saves
    North Ogden, Utah

    North Fork Park is a 2600-acre camping and outdoor gem located in Liberty, Utah on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mountain Range. North Fork Park has four qualities that set it apart from many other Dark Sky Parks: urban adjacency, intense focus on wildlife, an extensive outreach program, and innovative public art incorporating dark skies themes. The combination of these characteristics results in a unique dark sky experience for the approximately 2.2 million people living along the adjacent Wasatch Front.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $30 - $40 / night

    7. Cottonwood — Willard Bay State Park

    13 Reviews
    24 Photos
    42 Saves
    Willard, Utah
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    8. Dock Flat Campground

    2 Reviews
    15 Photos
    29 Saves
    Mantua, Utah

    A Small Campground located near ATV & Offroading trails.

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    • Group

    9. Hobble Creek

    2 Reviews
    8 Photos
    35 Saves
    Smoot, Wyoming

    The Hobble Creek Campground is a beautiful and remote campsite on the Kemmerer Ranger District. The Hobble Creek Campground is located at the trailhead to Lake Alice and offers 18 campsites, toilet, trash and potable water in the summer on fish-filled Hobble Creek. Corrals are available for stock. Lake Alice, is a short 1.5 mile hike east from the campground. Trailers longer than 30 feet are not recomended. The Hobble Creek Campground is also located close to the Hobble Creek Trailhead where visitors and continue along Hobble Creek and eventually connect in to the historic Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail. Visitors are strongly encouraged to practice clean camping techniques and to store attractants (e.g. food, toothpaste) in a manner that makes them unavailable to bears.

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    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    10. Oneida County Fairgrounds

    1 Review
    Malad City, Idaho
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Drinking Water
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Guide to Garden City

Utah offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to both equestrian needs and outdoor adventures.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy scenic trails and beautiful views at Bear Lake State Park Campground, where you can ride along the lake's edge and explore the surrounding areas.
  • Experience the rugged beauty of Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping, perfect for those looking to ride through remote landscapes and enjoy the solitude of nature.
  • At Paris Springs Campground, you can access nearby hiking trails and enjoy the stunning scenery while riding with your horse.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • Bear Lake State Park Campground features electric hookups and sanitary dump facilities, making it convenient for horse campers with trailers.
  • Hyrum State Park Campground offers well-maintained restrooms and picnic areas, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • North Fork County Park provides picnic tables and trash disposal, making it easy to keep your campsite tidy while enjoying your equestrian adventure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Garden City, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Garden City, UT is Bear Lake State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 15 reviews.

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