Best Camping near Nephi, UT

Join the fun near Nephi. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Nephi campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Nephi, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Nephi, UT (171)

    Camper-submitted photo from Payson Lakes
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    1. Payson Lakes

    16 Reviews
    37 Photos
    272 Saves
    Elk Ridge, Utah

    Overview

    Payson Lakes Campground is a local favorite, located just 12 miles from Payson, Utah. Visitors love the campground for its great fishing and canoeing opportunities, pretty scenery and close proximity to town.

    Recreation

    Payson Lakes offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Powerboats are prohibited.A popular day-use area is located on the shore of Big East Lake, with a small swim beach, picnic tables and flush toilets. A paved nature path begins at the parking area and circles the lake.

    Facilities

    Payson Lakes offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Powerboats are prohibited.A popular day-use area is located on the shore of Big East Lake, with a small swim beach, picnic tables and flush toilets. A paved nature path begins at the parking area and circles the lake.

    Natural Features

    The campground is nestled in a forest of aspen, fir and pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The Payson Lakes area is made up of McClelland, Box and Big East Lakes. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lakes.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $52 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park
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    2. Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park

    19 Reviews
    39 Photos
    116 Saves
    Fayette, Utah

    Open for season. All water and electricity is on in campground. The boat ramp is open and the docks have been placed. Hazards exist, be careful if boating.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Canyon
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    3. Maple Canyon

    10 Reviews
    35 Photos
    95 Saves
    Fountain Green, Utah

    Overview

    Maple Canyon Campground is known for its unique cliffs, arches, and scenic views of the Sanpitch Mountains. It is a small campground nestled between towering conglomerate rock walls on either side of the canyon. A favorite among rock climbers, notably for a formation called The Pipe Dream, the campground is just 3 miles from Freedom, Utah.__

    Recreation

    Rock climbing is the campground's main draw, attracting climbers from all over the world with its numerous routes for beginners and experts alike. Over 140 bolted routes are available with climbing grades from 5.4 to 5.14.

    Facilities

    Rock climbing is the campground's main draw, attracting climbers from all over the world with its numerous routes for beginners and experts alike. Over 140 bolted routes are available with climbing grades from 5.4 to 5.14.

    Natural Features

    The campground is nestled among thick groves of maples below beautiful, towering conglomerate walls at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The canyon contains over 40 cliffs ranging in height from 30 to 300 feet. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the canyon.

    Nearby Attractions

    The canyon offers some excellent hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. Three steep scenic loop trails (three to five-mile loops) provide access to many of the rock climbing sites in the canyon, such as the famous Pipe Dream tunnel. Panoramic views east into Sanpete Valley and beyond to the Wasatch Plateau reveal themselves near the tops of the trails and cliffs. The Sanpitch Recreation Area and Chicken Creek Campground can be found nearby.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rollin Home RV Park
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    4. Rollin Home RV Park

    7 Reviews
    12 Photos
    15 Saves
    Nephi, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area
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    6. Ponderosa Uinta

    7 Reviews
    16 Photos
    107 Saves
    Nephi, Utah

    Overview

    Ponderosa Campground is nestled in scenic Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Nephi, Utah, is just 10 miles away. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in this quiet canyon.

    Recreation

    Salt Creek runs alongside the campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby Bear Canyon Campground.

    Facilities

    Salt Creek runs alongside the campground, offering rainbow trout fishing. Bear Canyon Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby Bear Canyon Campground.

    Natural Features

    The campground is named for the towering grove of Ponderosa pines in which it lies. The beautiful trees were planted in 1914 and the campground was built in 1933. Aspen and maple trees dot the landscape beneath the pines, providing plentiful shade and privacy between sites. Autumn leaves put on quite a show.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop, just 6 miles from the campground. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $24 - $48 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Jones High Country RV Park
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    7. Jones High Country RV Park

    7 Reviews
    7 Photos
    29 Saves
    Nephi, Utah

    Jones High Country RV Park is located in Nephi UT, just off I-15. We are the first RV park south of the big cities; nestled in a small, quite community. We accommodate all sizes of RV’s with many large pull through sites. We also have tent sites with lots of shade for all those who prefer a tent. We have clean restrooms, a laundry room, and free wi-fi for our 60 sites. We look forward to serving you with some of the cheapest rates in the Utah.

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

    $20 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Painted Rocks Campground — Yuba State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Painted Rocks Campground — Yuba State Park
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    9. Lakeside RV Campground

    23 Reviews
    24 Photos
    119 Saves
    Orem, Utah

    Lakeside RV Campground is a full service, family-owned park offering year-round accommodations. Our campground is the perfect getaway or stop-over for RV travelers. Our location offers the perfect balance of being close to local attractions/conveniences, while enjoying a relaxed country atmosphere at the same time. Thanks to all of you, we are proud to be celebrating 28 years of successful ownership.

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

    $31 - $48 / night

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Miners Canyon BLM
    September 17, 2024

    Miners Canyon BLM

    It was fine

    Rough roads. The main one isn’t so bad but the side roads are awful. Tons of flies. Like actually so many. Campsites are far away from each other which was nice. Fire ring was filled with trash. Lake is disgusting, dead fish on shore and trash, don’t swim in it. An obviously “long term” resident said he wouldn’t swim in it, one of the factories on the other side of the lake dump into it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area
    September 14, 2024

    Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area

    Quiet and Quaint!

    It was essentially a bunch of RVs and cars parked in a field, so minimal privacy, but feels very safe! Cows come out at night and wander about, so look out for cow patties!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Goshen Road Dispersed Camping
    September 7, 2024

    Goshen Road Dispersed Camping

    Goshen Rd free campsites

    There is one campsite with a sign that says 3 day public camping. It is a huge dirt lot with a few shade trees and creek. About 1/4 mile after this location are 5 more Creekside campsites on the left side of the road ( if coming from Goshen ) they are unmarked. All campsites in this area are on BLM or state land. Please do not overstay your welcome. They have discussed blocking them off due to people staying for way to long and leaving trash.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Maple Canyon
    September 7, 2024

    Maple Canyon

    Great conglomerate rock climbing

    Forested campsites in a narrow canyon. Busy on weekends. Got the last first served sit at 3pm Friday. Sites next to the main road. Traffic peering into the campsite. Young fit crowd. Weak cell reception.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Bay
    August 28, 2024

    Strawberry Bay

    Detail

    Strawberry Bay is a picturesque and serene location, often sought after for its natural beauty and tranquility. It's a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature. The bay offers a stunning view of the water, surrounded by lush greenery, making it an ideal spot for picnics, boating, and peaceful strolls along the shoreline. For those interested in legal matters or court cases in the area, you might want to explore the Cuyahoga court docket details to stay informed about any ongoing legal proceedings or upcoming hearings that could be relevant to your visit. Whether you're planning a peaceful retreat or need to keep an eye on important legal updates, combining these interests can help you make the most of your time in Strawberry Bay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fishlake National Forest Oak Creek Rec Site
    August 20, 2024

    Fishlake National Forest Oak Creek Rec Site

    Hidden Gem

    Stumbled upon this small campground. 6 sites around a grassy area. Oak, maple and cottonwoods and a creek. 4 group sites and 13 more sites up canyon past group sites, some along the creek. Water, pit and flush toilets, no garbage. There was a trailer in site #1 but didn’t see anyone. Beautiful full moon rise over canyon! Quiet and peaceful but a surprising amount of traffic on the gravel road up the canyon past campground. There are more camping spots up the road. Plantation Flat is a primitive campground in a pine forest. It was full of OHV campers. Looked like they were there for awhile.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Squaw Peak Road Dispersed
    August 17, 2024

    Squaw Peak Road Dispersed

    Bumpy road

    The road leading here is very bumpy. There are two specific spots that are really bad. 4x4 is almost a requirement. I did however see some people make it up in a van so it is possible. The coordinates lead to an open field with a lot of campsites. I would suggest parking in the lot a little further ahead on the left. This road is a popular destination so people ride up and down it a lot. The views are well worth it and there is also some hiking trails around here as well. There are more dispersed camping sites further along this road. I was able to get a very spotty one bar signal of Verizon while near the coordinates.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Bay
    August 9, 2024

    Strawberry Bay

    Beautiful Resevoir

    The campground was quiet and clean and host was fantastic! We stayed at campsite C19 and it was perfect with some shade for our tent which was great. Steps away from the reservoir which provided glorious sunrises! Bathrooms were close and clean, running water and flush. We opted to have dinner at the marina cafe and it was convenient and delicious with a great staff! The entrance to the reservoir from our site was a bit murky but if you have a watercraft of sorts then it’s smooth sailing, convenient and water was clear.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Campground
    July 24, 2024

    Diamond Campground

    Amazing Place to camp

    This is pu lic forest land. You may camp up to 14 days. It's peaceful, beautiful and so much cooler I. The higher elevations. It's dispersed and free. FCFS

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Fork River Park
    July 22, 2024

    Spanish Fork River Park

    Good enough

    Made a reservation for our RV. Nice, wide spots, all on grass. A firepit and a grill. Clean spots.

    Very very crowded with a large group of campers, using the carpark and picknickarea the whole day and night. Too noisy. We didn't use the toilets because of the group of people next to it. The road is near, quity noisy also at night. And a train is passing every few hours, using its horn before the bend, 24/7....

    Very nice host, who dropped by to check whether we were ok after arrival.

    River is brownish, not meant to swim in.

    Overall: good enough for one night while travelling from A to B. I guess the weekdays ( non-holiday) might be better.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Miners Canyon BLM
    July 19, 2024

    Miners Canyon BLM

    Busy

    It was very easy to find, since we could see RV since a long way down the road. We turned in and took one of the first sites though there were a lot of RVs further down.

    A lot of the RVs looked like they were laughing the 14 day limit, almost to the point we were convinced they were living at this site. There was also several people with lose dogs, which made us not wanting to go closer to the water.

    Otherwise the site itself is OK, it’s a little uneven, but we managed fine with our RV.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest Campsite
    July 10, 2024

    Fish Lake National Forest Campsite

    Easy to find, small spaces, empty on a weekday

    We pulled in after sunset to stop before going all the way north to SLC. The road was pretty doable in our truck, but it think it would be easy in a sedan too. There was a roundabout at the coordinates and another van was there, but there looked to be 3-4 more small spots for tents or vans. Not sure how many could accommodate a bigger rig. Lots of bugs, none biting. About a 7-10 min drive to the freeway. No freeway noise though. Some broken glass and trash, but nothing unexpected.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Uinta National Forest Hope Campground
    July 6, 2024

    Uinta National Forest Hope Campground

    Spacious and chill

    Found this campground after several dispersed spots in the area were either closed due to weather or already claimed. Campsites were big with privacy and there was almost no one staying here except the camp host and one other camper. Host was super friendly and it was quite nice to have a toilet to utilize!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Fork
    July 2, 2024

    Diamond Fork

    One of the easiest camp experiences we have had.

    This campground met our expectations. Although some of the sites were pretty close to each other, it wasn't terrible. The sites were clean and well maintained. Lots of cottonwood tree litter but that's not the camp hosts fault. Vault toilets were clean and stocked. Wish there was some sanitizer at the bathrooms but other than that, well maintained. The water was not working at the camp the weekend we were there but we received an email from Recreation.gov the day we were supposed to arrive notifying us that it was off due to an issue so we were able to bring in water before hand. Verizon/Xfinity mobile had no service but ATT does. Overall an enjoyable trip.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Drive
    June 30, 2024

    Skyline Drive

    Great spot away from highway!

    This spot was great. We arrived at dusk and it was still easy to find, although there was a long dirt road (about 2 miles) to get to spots marked with a campfire pit. Two or three cars drove by, but it was still secluded enough that we had no worries. We found a spot by a beautiful stream with cool water. Great stargazing. Safe!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Twelve Mile Flat
    June 24, 2024

    Twelve Mile Flat

    Total isolation......sort of.

    This is the place if you like being "off the grid". 18 miles of unpaved (and, for us, muddy) road to get to the campground. It's a 90-minute trek each way from the closest gas/food/retail, so be prepared. It's also a fairly aggressive grade up and down. Brakes and transmissions will need a chance to recover the climb/descent.

    Altitude is also a major factor. This is over 10,000 of elevation. Our lungs definitely felt it. While Salt Lake City was hitting 100 degrees, we were sleeping with three blankets at night as temps were in the low 40s/upper 30s.

    This campground is definitely not level. Outside of the group sites, most of the spots are sloped, and ours might have been the worst. We needed leveling blocks to lift our pop-up about 8 inches on the dedicated "pad" and there was no flat spot to set up any canopy or EZ Up. Our site did have plenty of shade with direct sun from about 8 am to noon.

    We did have a couple of issues that will deter us from coming back. First was the constant flow of ATVs/OHVs/vehicles coming into the campground to use the toilets and unused sites for lunch/dinner. Since there was no camp host on site, this felt a little abusive. There are several open sites along the road to the campground and more as you continue up Skyline Drive. I think everyone using them knows that this is basically a truck stop for them.

    The second issue we had was the moths. Having a pop-up, we understand that critters happen. But we must have had over 100 moths that found shelter under our flaps, in the roofline, and inside our camper. It added 45 minutes to our breakdown and pack up.

    Those issues, coupled with the long and rough road, make this place a one-and-done campground for us.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Miner's Canyon Dispersed
    June 21, 2024

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Nice free spot near Salt Lake City

    Easy drive into the area, paved road up until you turn down toward the lake. Nice gravel road for the next half mile. 6 other RVs here when I stopped on June 20th.

    A little loud from the generators but sound of waves from the lake help drown it out.

    Some established fire pits. Overall the place was clean and felt safe.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Uinta National Forest Hope Campground
    June 21, 2024

    Uinta National Forest Hope Campground

    Gorgeous and easy

    Needed an easy spot to land after too many hours on the road. I was the only camper that night, so complete privacy. Camp host was kind and diligent too. Beautiful views and great opportunities to hike all around.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area
    June 20, 2024

    Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area

    Solid Option to Avoid Offroading

    As described, it's a big field with a bunch of RVs. That being said, if you don't have an off-road capable vehicle (like me) - it's a solid option and there are some pretty mountain views. You can buy the permit online. No one checked the permit for the three days I was there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest Campsite
    June 15, 2024

    Fish Lake National Forest Campsite

    Easy to get to from the I-15

    This wasn't where we planned to camp but got too tired to drive any further. We are in a Toyota Camry and just hammocking. This spot worked out nicely. There was someone in the actual place of the coordinates. But we found a spot near by.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tie Fork Rest Area
    June 12, 2024

    Tie Fork Rest Area

    Good Off-Highway Rest Area

    Large almost level paved parking area. Good modern rest rooms. Good picnic tables with displays behind rest rooms. Dedicated dog area. Bring ear plugs due to big rig generators and infrequent train horn. Several RVs and big rigs parked here during my overnight stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ponderosa
    May 25, 2024

    Ponderosa

    Overnight

    We were there only One night and I was glad. It's a nice campground, but everybody's close to each other. And I don't like that.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside RV Campground
    May 4, 2024

    Lakeside RV Campground

    Utah lake Lindon boat Marina

    Pretty nice place for RV they have hookups full and nice bathroom that's clean and heated however the price looked a little steep $60 a night for full hookup



Guide to Nephi

Camping near Nephi, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to enjoy outdoor activities, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Payson Lakes. One reviewer mentioned, "They regularly stock the lakes here with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is a fantastic place to bring your kids for fishing."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Diamond Fork. A visitor shared, "There are plenty of areas to do dispersed camping up Diamond Fork. With a bonus of being able to hike to some of the better hot springs close to Salt Lake."
  • Rock Climbing: If you're into climbing, Maple Canyon is a great spot. A climber said, "Nice campground with great rock climbing. Well maintained sites and toilet facilities."

What campers like

  • Space and Views: Campers appreciate the open fields at Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area. One review noted, "This was really just a big empty grass lot with plenty of space to spread out."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the cleanliness at Yuba Campground. A visitor remarked, "The campsite is pretty with clear views of the water and mountains. Bathrooms and showers."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers often mention the peacefulness at Miner's Canyon Dispersed. One reviewer said, "There were about 30 other campers and it was very quiet."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Sheep Creek have no drinking water or toilets. A camper pointed out, "No services. Has a nice wooden fence around the site."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at Yuba Campground mentioned, "I can imagine it gets pretty busy on weekends and in warmer weather."
  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds, like Diamond Fork, can have noise from nearby roads. One camper noted, "It looked like they had been there for a week or two."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Springville / Provo KOA Holiday that have amenities for kids. A parent shared, "Everything is clean and complete. Even the kitchen is clean and large in the hall."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities lined up. One family enjoyed the game room at the KOA, saying, "Had a great time playing a shrunken bowling game in the game room."
  • Check Weather Conditions: Be prepared for changing weather, especially in spring and fall. A camper at Yuba Campground mentioned, "It was 25 degrees overnight so we were grateful to have the electric hook up!"

Tips from RVers

  • Look for Big Rig Friendly Spots: Campgrounds like Yuba Campground are noted for accommodating larger RVs. One reviewer said, "We have a 42 ft motorhome and a separate pickup with a 6x12 trailer and we fit both in a pull-through site."
  • Be Ready for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds, such as Springville / Provo KOA Holiday, can feel cramped. A visitor noted, "Your door opens right to the neighbors' hookups."
  • Check for Cell Service: Make sure to check cell coverage if you need to stay connected. A camper at Diamond Fork mentioned, "Verizon/Xfinity mobile had no service but ATT does."

Camping near Nephi, Utah, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Nephi, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Nephi, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 171 campgrounds and RV parks near Nephi, UT and 38 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Nephi, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Nephi, UT is Payson Lakes with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Nephi, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 38 free dispersed camping spots near Nephi, UT.

  • What parks are near Nephi, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Nephi, UT that allow camping, notably Manti-La Sal National Forest and Fishlake National Forest.