Best Dispersed Camping near Helper, UT
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Helper, UT (49)
1. Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area
Mapleton, Utah25 Reviews•37 Photos•372 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
2. Horse Canyon Road - Dispersed Open Area
Sunnyside, Utah15 Reviews•23 Photos•233 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
4. Wedge Overlook
Castle Dale, Utah21 Reviews•93 Photos•244 SavesThe Wedge Overlook offers expansive views of the San Rafael River below and the Sids Mountain Wilderness Area beyond. It's wild and undeveloped landscape offers premier backcountry recreation.
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
5. Sheep Creek
Mapleton, Utah10 Reviews•24 Photos•106 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Alcohol
6. Canyon Rd Dispersed
Helper, Utah2 Reviews•4 Photos•5 SavesMay camp here (unless otherwise posted) up to 15 consecutive days. This is dispersed without amenities - please LNT.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Dispersed
8. CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite
Wellington, Utah2 Reviews•2 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
9. Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
Castle Dale, Utah10 Reviews•33 Photos•422 SavesLittle Grand Canyon trailhead serves as the starting or ending point for those hiking through the Little Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd. This hike explores the San Rafael river as it cuts through the Little Grand Canyon. This area is a popular 2-3 day backpacking trip with primitive campsites where user are required to practice leave no trace ethics. The San Rafael River should only be floated in small crafts above 200 CFS and large crafts above 500 CFS. Hikers should only attempt to hike this section when the river is below 50 CFS. The hike is approximately 18 miles with numerous river crossings required. The side canyons along the hike offer endless miles of exploring. The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge Campground and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Trash
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Helper
142 Reviews of 49 Helper Campgrounds
Mason V.
Traveler
Skyline Drive
amazing spot
this place has lots of spots to park, river, trails, and amazing scenery.
Hannah N.Traveler
Canyon Rd Dispersed
Good spot to crash for the night!
We rented a van in SLC and needed a quick spot to spend the night on the way to Arches/canyon lands. This was easy to find at dusk with a clear road. LOTS of trash around. You could hear the highway a little bit but the noise wasn’t too bad. We only saw one other person who drove in and then left. There is a nice big gas station/truck stop about a mile away open 24 hours so we went there to use the bathroom and get gas. Not sure why this post calls it Canyon Road. It’s off of Consumers Road then Dump road. We did have service with T-Mobile and Verizon.
Jim L.Traveler
Horse Canyon Road - Dispersed Open Area
Beautiful scenery quiet
Stayed behind the rest area fairly close to the road. No one else here. Nice scenery quiet. Signs of past partying. Little bit of trash I picked up. Other than that I will stay here again.Gorgeous sunset
Ashlyn H.Traveler
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!
Adam J.
Guide
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.
Corda B.Guide
Bull Mesa Pullout
Off Dump Road
This spot was a little hard to locate because it’s on trust land and the spots look like junk piles. Yuck! There was so much ammo casings on the ground it looked like a war zone. Obviously the locals use it as a shooting range and do not clean up after themselves. We went on down dump road a little bit and found a spot tucked in the canyon and out of site of the road for a little wind break and privacy. I added that location because it was not as bad. Still to much trash laying around though. I don’t understand why people can not take care of these free resources so they are not taken away.
- CCaitlyn R.Guide
Dispersed Uinta Campsite
Open space, nature and road noise
Plenty of spots on an easy dirt road, campfire rings and lots of space. There's so many birds and critters so you get the nature sounds but it's close to the road so there's road noise all night. Beautiful space. I think I heard a moose in the night-possibly not, but possibly?
Samantha G.TravelerSkyline 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!
- Corda B.Guide
Canyon Rd Dispersed
Great overnight stop
This is trust land so you will see where a lot of people come back here to target practice. Sadly they do not clean up any of their trash. The area is nice, large and very private.
Kelda C.GuideSheep 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.
- FFelix S.Guide
Horse Canyon Road - Dispersed Open Area
Yes!
Spent just one night while in transit to Colorado. Lots of spots for selection. Quiet. Some good views. Spectacular sunsets. Even a double rainbow with some rain.
Chase R.Traveler
CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite
The Purple Sands
This camping spot is a good place to stay if passing through to Salt Lake or to Moab. There is not much out here; however, the gas station before Wellington, is nice! The gas station has amazing coffee, and we discovered it has showers and laundry. The gas station also had firewood for sale out front.
The camp spot has a couple of fire rings. You can still hear the traffic, although not terribly bad. There is broken glass in the surrounding area so be aware. Avoid this spot if it is raining at all as it will give your tires a nice coat of slick mud; even an off road tire can get stuck with this kind of sticky mud!! On the upside it’s a remote camping spot, and the shrubbery offers a good wind break.
- SShane W.
RangerCO2 Road Dispersed Campsite
Easy night of sleep
Found this area on the way through and decided to stop. There are plenty of trees around for firewood, the top 2 to 4 inches of topsoil are soft, which is nice for leveling out your camping in. There’s some ready stuff on the bottom but nothing I had to put, my rig into four-wheel-drive for. Make sure you get far enough away from the highway or you will hear the road noise that never stops. There are places to camp all over throughout the area. I left early the next morning and saw four other people out and about.
Lea B.GuideSheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area
Plenty of space
I spent a night there in April 2024 during a couple days of rain. It was pretty muddy, but that was to be expected. There is space for many campers and it's an easy, paved road up to the park. Cellular was pretty strong as well.
- TThe G.
ScoutHorse Canyon Road - Dispersed Open Area
Good for boondocking
Dispersed BLM good for boondocking one night while traveling. Small Class C, just watch your approach.
- Rob F.Scout
Bull Mesa Pullout
Large campsite/pullout on the side if the road, the road in was a oittle rough but any adventure van or
Large campsite/pullout on the side if the road, the road in was a oittle rough but any adventure van or RV with a confident driver should be fine. Good stop between Moab and SLC.
Josh R.TravelerSkyline Drive
Easy to get to!
Easy to get to and got to camp next to a stream. Was just passing through so this was a great spot for the night.
- DDavid C.Scout
Jimmy's Fork - Dispersed Campsite
Great area for dispersed camping
Many places to camp. For best selection arrive in the middle of the week. Good UTV trails nearby.
- LLois A.Scout
New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground
This camp is now halfway between an organized campground and dispersed camp
This BLM campground now has designated campsites, a picnic table, large deep fire rings, pit toilets and no trash service. Also no water. The actual site now in October is
somewhat overgrown with tumble weeds. Ground is very rocky but there are quite a few tents pitched.
Views are 7 on a 10 scale.
Camp fee is now $15 per night. We used a senior pass and paid $7.50
There also appears to be true dispersed camping on BLM land just to the NE of this organized camp and more about a quarter mile south on a dirt road. There don’t appear to be any picnic tables, fire rings or toilets.
- Renee T.Guide
Strawberry Ridge Dispersed
Perfect overnight off of 40
Cows and trailers. Mostly unoccupied on a Tuesday night. Assuming for weekend ATV and hunting. Good paved roads until last turns to dirt. Cow alarm ⏰️ clock and cow pies. Chilly this time of year. Best thing 4G and view of Reservoir.
Kevin G.TravelerDispersed Uinta Campsite
Beautiful area. Rough dirt roads
We came up the end of August into Seprember. This is during the bow deer hunting. We were lucky to find one open camp ground. Bow hunters occupy mostly all the camp grounds.
The higher up you go the dirt roads get really rocky and rough.
Jakey and Alex L.Guide
Juniper Point — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
Great Site to Pop Into
We loved jumping in the reservoir and the fishing is great. Downside, lots of bugs… spiders were an issue still plaguing us a week later in all of our gear. The flies are an issue. Also, people that come here treat this site like trash and trash it. Spent a solid couple hours just cleaning up glass around our site for our dogs. Other than that it was great
- DDaltonTraveler
Willow Creek Road - Dispersed Site
Great spot
Great dispersed place to stay. Was there on a thursday and saw 2 other people. Campsite I stayed at/the drive up is amazing during sunset
Marlene V.GuideHorse Canyon Road - Dispersed Open Area
Decent campsite
Many spots to choose from, but also a bit sketchy as the town is near and you can hear some noise.
Leigh B.Traveler
Sheep Creek
Fine place to stop
Easy access with signage.
Melissa B.TravelerSkyline Drive
Perfect Spot
It is a perfect spot for the night! Easy to get to, yet secluded. The first pull off is shaded and has a cute little stream.
Tracey W.TravelerWillow Creek Road - Dispersed Site
Nice little spot to youself
Just off of willow creek rd. Turn left at the map coordinates. You are at almost 8000 ft so not a winter camping spot. There is some ATV traffic but respectfully slow. Good roads in but we got there on a Sunday night and quite a bit of traffic heading out. I imagine the weekends are busy. Lots of spots to camp along the road but this one seemed the most private.
Guide to Helper
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Helper, Utah, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different camping styles, from tent camping to RV setups.
Top Activities While Free Camping Near Helper
- Enjoy a peaceful night under the stars at Canyon Rd Dispersed, where you can find a quiet spot away from the highway noise, perfect for stargazing.
- Experience the thrill of target practice at Bull Mesa Pullout, but be prepared for some litter left by previous visitors.
- Take advantage of the scenic views and hiking opportunities at Skyline Drive, where you can camp next to a refreshing stream.
Dispersed Campers Should Check Out CO2 Road
- The CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite is a great stop for those traveling between Salt Lake City and Moab, offering a remote experience with some wind protection from surrounding shrubbery.
- Be cautious of the broken glass in the area, but enjoy the couple of fire rings available for a cozy campfire experience.
- This site is not suitable for large rigs, making it ideal for tent campers or smaller RVs looking for a more intimate setting.
Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Helper, Utah
- When visiting Horse Canyon Road - Dispersed Open Area, be prepared to pick up some trash left behind by others to help maintain the beauty of the area.
- If you're looking for a more secluded experience, consider heading to New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground, where you can find designated sites with picnic tables and fire rings, though trash service is not provided.
- Always check for road conditions before heading to Skyline Dam Lot, as access can vary depending on weather and maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Helper, UT is Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.
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