North Ogden camping spots sit at the gateway to Utah's Wasatch Mountains, with elevations ranging from 4,500 to 9,000 feet across nearby camping options. Many campgrounds near North Ogden remain open year-round, though winter access often requires snow-capable vehicles. The area's position between mountain and lake environments creates distinct seasonal conditions, with hot, dry summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters.
What to do
Hike waterfall trails: North Fork County Park has accessible waterfall hikes suitable for various skill levels. "Had a great stay at North Fork. Camped in the canyon near the trailheaad for the waterfall hike. We stayed at campsite 6 which was great, but they were all really nice. Excellent mountain bike trails also," noted one North Fork County Park visitor.
Visit Willard Bay: The freshwater reservoir offers swimming, fishing and watersports. "The lake is clean and still very natural. The swans circling the water are something to see," reports a camper at Willard Bay State Park Cottonwood.
Wildlife viewing: Antelope Island State Park provides opportunities to see free-roaming bison and pronghorn. "An amazing place to kick back, relax, and hangout with bison. They walk up and graze through the campsites which is a beautiful thing to wake up to," shares a visitor from Bridger Bay Campground.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between camping spots near North Ogden. "Enough trees to keep your site private, able to fit a 30' trailer in over 75% of their spots, and holy cow the number of spots they have, this place is the size of 4 good sized camp grounds combined," reports a North Fork camper.
Shoreline access: Direct lake access ranks high on camper reviews. "We had a perfect view of the beautiful mountains behind us and the lake in front. We had beach access down to the beach and got to watch the sunset completely private," notes a camper at Willow Creek Campground.
Mountain biking opportunities: The area offers trails for all skill levels. "Excellent mountain bike trails also. Can't wait to go back and ride more of them," mentioned a North Fork visitor.
What you should know
Bug situation: Mosquitoes and biting flies can be intense, especially near water. "But honeslty, 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," warns a Bridger Bay camper.
Noise considerations: Many campgrounds experience highway and train noise. "The interstate is 20 yards from the first row of sites. It was constant traffic noise 24/7. Sometimes it would slow up a little bit so that you could hear the airplanes flying overhead, or the train going by on the track that are 30 yards away," notes a camper at Riverside RV Resort.
Reservation windows: Popular sites fill quickly during peak season. "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 an Anderson Cove camper.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activities: Several campgrounds offer family-friendly facilities. "We had a delightful stay over Memorial Day weekend. Our kids had a blast swimming, playing at the playground and then spending time in the arcade," shares a visitor to Brigham City-Perry South KOA.
Swimming options: Consider sites with beach access for kids. "There was a lot of space to be spread out from others. 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 an Anderson Cove camper.
Family reunion sites: Several campgrounds accommodate large family gatherings. "We've camped all over in North Fork sites! Our family has our anual family reunion in Mustang Flats every summer, CW8 & CW9 are great for 5 families because they're connected by a little road," recommends a North Fork visitor.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Many sites offer comprehensive RV connections. "Sites are asphalt and VERY long & level—with a strip of grass and some rock gravel. The campground was clean and well maintained. We had 30/50a options, WiFi, water & sewer at our site," notes a Riverside RV Resort visitor.
RV maneuverability: Consider access roads when bringing larger rigs. "It is a lovely place. Sites, streets, and pads, all in excellent condition. Everything looks new. Location is between the interstate and a railroad. Pretty quiet surprisingly," shares another Riverside RV Resort visitor.
Site selection strategy: Review site placement before reserving. "Follow the signs to the 'new entrance' -- but it's well marked and well staffed. The campgrounds are well marked, but we found that our site was actually accessible going the opposite direction from the signage," advises a Willow Creek camper.
