Top Tent Camping near Heber, UT
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Best Tent Sites Near Heber, UT (28)
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Silver Lake Backcountry
Alta, Utah8 Reviews30 Photos632 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
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Salamander Flat
Mutual Dell, Utah8 Reviews14 Photos398 SavesSalamander Flat trail connects the Timpooneke trail head with the Salamander Flat dispersed camping area and the Pine hollow trail. The trail starts by crossing a stream, then travels through large stands of fir trees, and crosses the road approximately 1 mile from the trailhead. The Salamander Flat dispersed camping sites and Junction with the Willow Hollow trail is .5 miles farther up the trail. From the dispersed sites, it is another .6 miles to the junction with the Pine Hollow trail #047.
Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day. This trail is subject to a wet trail closure order during the spring and early summer. These closures help to protect and sustain the trail during wet periods. The trail will be signed as closed to all uses except hiking when these closures are in effect.
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no toilets, no treated water, and no fire grates are provided.
Camping in dispersed areas on the Forest is allowed for fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period. Campers must move off Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. The stay limit also applies to all camping equipment (tents, chairs, ATVs, ATV trailers, etc.), even if used by a different person or group. Camping equipment must be removed by the end of the fourteen (14) day stay limit or the equipment may be impounded. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as provide access to popular campsite areas for other visitors.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
$10 / night
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Red Pine Lake
Alta, Utah7 Reviews83 Photos370 SavesPrimitive, backpacking/hiking accessible only
- Tents
- Group
- Alcohol
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Dispersed Camping--Mill Hollow/Utah FR054
Heber, Utah6 Reviews39 Photos421 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Kimball Campground
Mutual Dell, Utah3 Reviews22 Photos392 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
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Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park
Kamas, Utah2 Reviews27 Saves- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
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Big Rock Campground — East Canyon State Park
Wanship, Utah7 Reviews11 Photos6 Saves12x12 tent pad in site. Primitive campsite with Vault restroom.(NO DRINKING WATER IN AREA) 5 miles from the main park, and boat launch. Site has shelter, table, grill and firepit. Area has access to river for fishing.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$25 - $40 / night
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Keetley Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Park City, Utah1 Review8 Photos2 SavesKeetley campground is a hike-in campground for tent campers who want more of a secluded experience away from other campers. Some are available for reservation, but most are walk-in only (available on a first-come-first-serve basis). Showers are available in the main campground at Murdock Camp Services.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Toilets
$30 - $35 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Heber
1031 Reviews of 28 Heber Campgrounds
Mountain Valley RV Resort
Great Central Spot to explore area
Found this spot last minute. It's fancy. Way fancier than we usually pick, but the price was right. It was full when we arrived on a Saturday. But thinned out later in the week I really enjoyed the split between the folks with kids and those without. 3 pools and hot tubs...2 for the 21+ only crowd. There are tons of clean bathrooms woth showers and 3 clubhouses. 2 dog parks...one was HUGE!! Dogs loved it. Views are amazing. It was honestly kind if refreshing to stay in a resort.
Granite Flat (utah)
Nice campground
Very popular campground. Sites nestled in the trees. Occasional road noise. It is shows as first come first served but somehow people can make reservations ahead of time. We looked for a sign which said OPEN and camped there. Hosts are great.
Salamander Flat
It’s a campsite
After a long day of travel we just wanted to get to any site and camp. This is a national forest so there is technically a park permit required. However, we have an annual park pass and they accept that as well. It is an honor system kind of park permit. They ask you to scan the QR code or pay at the self pay station. $10 for a 3day pass, $20 for a 7 day pass.
The drive up to this site is winding and the cars seem to be used to driving it because they come around the corners pretty fast. Drive carefully and stay on your side of the road. It site is just after mile marker 17.
The site is huge! Lots of space for people, cars, RVs and trailers. The road is paved until you turn in and then it’s a regular dirt road.
The major con in this park in general is the bathrooms are yucky especially at this site.
This seems to be a local hangout for the youngsters as well. They were not a bother to us however, they were letting loose, having a good time at their site. They left around 11 or so.
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Lost Creek Campground
Cute, convenient and lots of space!
This campground has many spots! They were all clean and convenient. If you stay on the northern side of the campground, expect to hear cars and trucks through the night. I stayed in spot 31 which was spacious and right next to a little stream. The lake is close by and accessible by a trail in between two campsites. I heard a pack of wolves howling right around sunset but seemed a decent distance away. Definitely chilly at night time, but that’s expected this time of year. Highly recommended :)
Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Amazing Spot
We camped here at the end of August, and the weather was perfect, chilly at night but not horrible!
Redman Campground
Excellent forested campsite for a mid-week stay
Stopped on a Sunday evening during a westbound cross country journey. Our 20’ van had no issues circling the road to find an open First-come-first-served spot, but would advise not much longer of a rig. We had to figure out the rules for finding and paying for an open spot, but it was all fine. This is a popular campground with many sites reserved far in advance, so last-minute FCFS openings on weekends may be rare.
Strawberry Bay
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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.
Keetley Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Great views for the family and pets!
This is a hike in area of camping. Luckily the park provides free wagons so that you can pack up and hike to your area. The hike is about a quarter mile to the general area where there are lots. This area is tent camping only. The views are great and the water is great! It is dog friendly with a leash. Each lot has a paved area with a picnic bench and fire pit. Really enjoyed this place!
Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
Best views in Utah?
I want to start positive and say that the views are some of the best! Mt Tiponogous is in full view and the panoramic views are all great as well. It was only my group that camped up there the night we camped, but a couple people did drive by for some off road action. Speaking of off road action, the road is atrocious. Dont come unless you have some serious high clearance 4wd vehicle or you will bottom out and destroy your vehicle. I’m saying this as someone from Lake City CO who grew up driving the Alpine Loop, the road is BAD!
Whitney Reservoir
Good Spot
Arrived on a Friday afternoon and snagged a spot with a great view but no shade, which was fine with me. The site was nice and flat with a fire circle. The road in was a bit rough because Google maps send me the back way and not on 150. I could see neighbors but not hear them. Minus one star for the tough access after rain and for the reservoir being dry on the end of this particular spot.
Hailstone - Wasatch Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Lovely reservoir
Campsites are well spaced, several loops available for rvs. Clean showers and bathrooms. Nice perimeter trail around the water. Boat’s available for rent. Very popular location so books up early.
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.
Dispersed Camping Willow Spring (Wasatch)
Rocky Rough Road
Great dispersed camping area with plenty of room! If going all the way to the marked location on the map, only attempt with a high clearance 4x4 or you will not make it! We have a TRX and overland camper and bottomed out on a culvert that dropped off sharply. We went to the marked location only to find a single camping spot on a moderate slope. Recommend stopping two miles earlier in the “Big Glade” meadow, flat and plenty of camping spots. We ended up a mile before that at a cross roads at 8900’. Concur with the ATv traffic from previous reviews, but overall relatively quiet
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.
Little Mill
Great for short trip
My family of five enjoyed this campground. We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks. Downside is it's right next to a busy highway and picnic areas. Although the campsite has quiet hours, the picnic area across the street stayed loud well past quiet hours. The road noise was a lot more than I expected.. especially at night. Definitely bring ear plugs or plan to stay only a nite or two. We planned on staying three nights, but were so exhausted by lack of sleep we left a day early.
Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping
Very busy, but beautiful
It was easy to find and the road can be a little scary when wet. There is a couple of miles with pretty rocky roads so i wouldn't risk a low clearance car. It was extremely busy when we went, but managed to find a spot mostly to ourselves. No bathrooms, primitive and huge families with atvs and dirt bikes everywhere nearby. They were polite and had reasonable time for no noise. Cool pathways to walk or ride on and very nice views even though most the wildflowers seemed to have just finished their blooms.
Promised Land Resort
RV Park off the beaten path
The road to get here can be interesting if you’ve never been. I wasn’t expecting a dirt road right next to the river. You don’t need any special vehicle though and as soon as you get to the resort, it is GORGEOUS. They have a couple playgrounds (one is better than the other) and lots of open grass area. The swimming pond was a great place for my kids to play. I randomly tried this resort and it will definitely be one I go to again.
Currant Creek
Great place, but terrible road
We loved everything about this place. The sites are in great condition and very clean. The flush toilets were a plus. It is a little bit of a jaunt to get to the lake, but it is worth going to for fishing, kayaking, paddleboards, or swimming. There are several ATV/OHV trails in the area. The camp hosts said that we could have our SxS in the campground as long as it was street legal, and they didn't charge me an extra vehicle fee. The two things that made this review 4 stars is the dirt road is a washboard mess. Basically, had to roll in 4-wheel drive in the lowest gear or I would have been shaken off the side. The second were all the cows that are allowed to graze through the campground.
Little Mill
Terrible camp hosts and experience.
Wish they had negative stars. Terrible camp hosts. Hosts are not what they are. Maybe they had a bad day, maybe they don’t know what they are doing. Whatever was the reasoning for their bad behavior is not acceptable. I’d steer clear of this one. You will not have a good experience. They will badger and control your every move. Belittle and berate. Not shoot straight and take advantage of you. Go somewhere else.
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
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.
Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park
Decent water destination!
We went during the summer and had a great time. The views were perfect and the lake is active with choice of water fun rentals. The site is standard with a small lawn area and a pavilion. Bathrooms are onsite as well as showers. Pet friendly but need to be on a leash at all times. Great for RV’s as power and water is present on each site.
Whitney Reservoir
High in the Uintahs
Great boondocking spots if you’re willing to get off the beaten path and get a little dirt.
Wasatch National Forest Moosehorn Campground
Great spot next to a picturesque lake
We got site 12, which worked great for us. The site has 3 spots for tents ranging from 3 person to 6 person, but we used the parking space because we have a giant tent
The north end of the loop by the lake is the best spots. 16, 17, and the others right by the lake. I’d avoid the spots closest to the highway, not because of the noise, but because they’re VERY sloped, kinda looked hard to set up there.
Pit toilets, so be prepared for that.
Bugs weren’t to bad honestly. We had a fire going and Thermacell so mosquitos didn’t bother us.
Moosehorn Lake is GORGEOUS. We didnt fish but we heard it was good fishing.
This site is maybe 1 mile up the road from Mirror Lake which is a must-see. Very easy walking trail around the lake, perfect for small kids
The site host was great, very helpful, nice person
It was PACKED tho. Every single spot was taken when we got there and we got lucky finding a spot for 2 nights. Try to get a reservation if you can. We only got in due to a last minute cancellation.
Currant Creek Rd Dispersed
Dispersed camping overlooking Currant Reservoir and Creek
Plenty of dispersed spots along the ridge road. Most have easy pull in access and fire rings. Beautiful views from multiple spots along the ridge but comes with the expected exposure to wind/sun. More privacy for the spots further along the road some nestled in beautiful aspen groves. It is a great area. We camped overnight and fly fished the currant the next day. It was July 4 weekend but still not crowded.
Main Canyon Road
FLIES!!!!!!!
Swarming with bugs, yes it's outside, THE FILES THOUGH!!! Spiders, bees, grasshoppers galore as well. Our dogs were swarmed with flies, so we're we. Can't spend more than 30 seconds outside during the day without being COVERED in flies.. maybe higher up has less, but our vehicle only made it a little past the fork to the right.
Salamander Flat
Utah has the worst system
All the sites said no reservation, first come first served, but they were all reserved with no campers. Camp host, as usual, nowhere in sight. I've camped in 43 states for decades and Utah is easily the worst state to camp at due to this system of theirs.
Also the drive up there is about 6 miles of winding hell with idiot children driving so fast I'm surprised there's not a death every day.
Guide to Heber
Camping near Heber, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Water Sports: Strawberry Bay is perfect for boating and fishing. One visitor mentioned, "The water is clear and perfect for all water activities," making it a great spot for families looking to enjoy the lake.
- Hiking: The area around Granite Flat offers beautiful trails. A camper noted, "The drive and location is beautiful," highlighting the stunning views you can find while hiking.
- Wildlife Watching: Many campgrounds, like the Salt Lake City KOA, are surrounded by nature, making it easy to spot local wildlife. One reviewer said, "There were also several kids around to keep my son happy," indicating a family-friendly atmosphere.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Mountain Valley RV Resort, one guest remarked, "Everything was clean and so easy to use!"
- Shaded Sites: Many campgrounds, such as Echo Island RV Resort, offer shaded spots that make for a comfortable stay. A happy camper shared, "Very mature trees all over park. Good water pressure and WIFI."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. One visitor at Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground said, "The staff was very helpful and answered all of our questions."
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or train tracks. A reviewer at the Salt Lake City KOA noted, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night."
- Site Size: Campsites can be close together, especially at places like Nunns Park. One camper mentioned, "Camp spots are snug but do the job."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Granite Flat pointed out, "There are plenty of toilets and water spigots with potable water, but no trash receptacles."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Mountain Valley RV Resort, which has pools and playgrounds. One parent said, "Kids are riding scooters and rollerblading throughout."
- Plan for Noise: If your family is sensitive to noise, consider sites further from roads. A camper at Nunns Park mentioned, "Road noise is kinda drowned out by the river, but you can still hear it if you try."
- Pack for Activities: Bring gear for water sports or hiking. A visitor at Strawberry Bay said, "The campground was quiet and clean," making it a great spot for family fun.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lakeside RV Campground noted, "Our spot incredibly tight and the entire camp packed in like sardines."
- Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. One guest at Echo Island RV Resort mentioned, "Full hookups, trash dumpsters, decent space between RVs."
- Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast before you go. A camper at Granite Flat said, "It was pretty muddy, but that was to be expected."
Camping near Heber, Utah, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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