Top Free Dispersed Camping near Hooper, UT

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Hooper, UT (16)

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39 Reviews of 16 Hooper Campgrounds


  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin

    Quiet and peaceful

    We stayed here for the night on our rooftop tent. It’s very quiet, barely any people. There’s man made firepits made out of rocks of people who have stayed here. It’s chilly and very pretty around. Nice view of the sunset. There’s no cell service.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Absolutely Perfect

    We could not have asked for a more perfect spot. The views were immaculate, the sites were very spread out, it was the end of September and all the leaves were changing.

    No notes. Can’t recommend this spot enough.

  • Zack L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spiral Jetty
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Spiral Jetty

    Beautiful remote location with land art

    The site is over an hour from I15 on dirt and washboarded roads. Was a beautiful location for one night, but not much more than that. The Golden Spike park is on the way which is nice to stop by at. Was windy on the night we stayed, no fires.

  • Bryce R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Tons of free camping in the area.

    There are tons of free site all up and down the main road. The only problem is it is busy if you leave on Friday plan to get there by 3 at the latest. Spots fill quick.

  • Conner The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    (Along 196) Endless off road fun and private dispersed

    First of all there is no pull out at the coordinates. In fact it represents just as a reference for the highway road off the 80 highway you go along 196 and there are pull off roads leading to either straight up the side of a mountain or along the valley.

    I parked at lone rock which is basically just a shooting range. You name it they obliterated it with ammo. Oh well I climbed to the top of the lone rock which was pretty epic. Fucking windy night and dusty I hate dust so much. Maybe if I parked down road inside the sagebrush it would have broke the wind. Also lone rock was full of trash :(

    Glad I live in lush Colorado away from these deserts. Except alamoda area I guess.

  • Steven B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    May. 2, 2024

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Quiet

    Stayed for 1 night. Very quiet and private. I imagine if during the busy season this place would not be a great place to stay but the last week of April was not busy and it was very quiet.

  • Kim J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 28, 2024

    Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    Silver mountain byway

    My favorite place to camp. Other campers are respectful at night and friendly during the day. Nights are quiet and the moon is usually super bright.

  • Preston C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spiral Jetty
    Mar. 10, 2024

    Spiral Jetty

    Cool to see, best for short trip

    We tried this place as a quick weekend Overlanding Trip to get the kids out of the house.

    Took close to two hours from Salt Lake City, once you turn off I 15 you’ve still got close to an hour. The road wasn’t too bad, pretty Wash boarded but fairly certain most cars could do it if they are careful around a couple of spots.

    There is a train museum along the way that looked pretty interesting.

    Once you get there, there’s a parking lot right above the spiral jetty, you could park there and camp if you wanted.

    If you have a bit more of an off-road vehicle there is a couple of camping areas down just above the Lakeshore that we camped in. You will need a 4 x 4 with decent clearance. We did it with a stock suburban just fine.

    We couldn’t even see the water line, dry Lake bed is pretty much all you can see.

    It was rather fascinating to look at and we did enjoy the time there. But I don’t feel like it would be a place I would want to camp more than one night because I think the kids would get restless.

  • BoneMonkey ..
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Exposed, loud, buggy, but easy access

    Camped 10/20-22/2023. Lots of horse flys during the day, and evening/dusk swarms of mosquitoes along with morning just before sunrise. Without our screened in sun shelter, we would have been miserable. 

    Lots of four-wheelers and UTVs using the knoll and the trails. Extremely loud and stirs up lots of dust.

    The no shooting/firearms sign at the entrance did not deter multiple shooters that were close by. There was lots of shooting and we found many empty shell casing laying about.

    Many of the trails had fire pits built in the middle of them with lots of nails and broken glass laying everywhere. Be very careful driving a vehicle back onto the knoll.

    Most level camping areas will be to the North/South of the actual knoll. Its also ideal to came around the knoll not only for level ground, but to avoid getting in the way of the four-wheelers/motor bikes. 

    We got cell service with both T-Mobil and Verizon. 

    No bathrooms, water, and very little shade shelter.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Beautiful and secluded

    Two nice boondocking spots just a short drive on a tight dirt road off the highway. The campsite on the right is bigger, the one on the left is very small. Very popular for hunters in September, so you'll have lots of people walking right by your camp. The views are beautiful, but it can get quite blustery. We weren't able to have a fire when we stayed there.

  • Brittany N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Late Night Stay

    We stayed here one night. We went at night for a place to sleep. Know that the sites are on the left of the main road coming in, I was unaware of the layout. Sites are decent, bugs are terrible. Road is rough coming in as well.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 3, 2023

    Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    Best for day shooting, but also a fun camp spot.

    Camped with the family last night. First time out here. Verizon cell service was strong. Some fun trails as you head north east.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Private feel

    You can see other campers but they are so far away from you, and if you park facing away from them, it's nice and feels pretty private. Easy to find camping spots, even big enough for our 32' no problem. Could easily see much larger RV's fitting in and getting out easy. We took a spot in the beginning I think about the 4th one you pass.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Remote and spacious

    The GPS coordinates appear to be a bit further north from the accessible camping and it seems like a solar farm was built there recently. We kept driving south on the 196 for a few miles and took some washed out roads in closer to the mountains to find some campsites. Probably don’t need 4WD but low clearance vehicles might have trouble. Not the flatest pullouts but workable and you’ll have the area to yourselves. Lots of biting bugs and moths. Not much shade to be found.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
    May. 21, 2022

    Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    Alright

    Nice place for when you're driving and need a last minute spot. Sites are well spaced out. LOTS of bugs but amazing view of the sunset. Other than that there's not much around. Only 2 other campers were there when we showed up.

  • Tyler R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Nov. 14, 2021

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Great for cooler weather

    Quick and easy camp site for an adventure in skull valley. We had the place to ourselves and had no issues finding it. Great views and a fun place to hang out alone in the desert.

  • Rebecca W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    Great camping if you’ve got ATVs

    Tons of dispersed camping areas along the 196. We stayed about 12 miles off of the I-80, on the east side of the 196. Beautiful views, wide open spaces and super quiet. LOTS of mosquitoes and flies. We brought a 30’ RV with a lifted Ram 2500 and had no problem driving over the washouts. Lots of ATV traffic during the day, but we rarely heard anything.

  • Alice C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Jan. 12, 2021

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Isolated in winter

    This was a great place to stay for one night on my journey traveling I-80. The coordinates have been updated (originally wrong when I tried to find it)- the map is correct now.

    I arrived after dark on Jan 10th. Once I found the entrance (easy now that the location is correct) I couldn’t obviously see flat areas for parking. With some help from my mom who I was on the phone with, she was able to see from daytime satellite photos the easiest spots.

    When you enter the camping area, stay to the left on the main road, continue staying left - you will pass 3-4 little ‘roads’. The first site- where I parked- is the first opening to the left. If you venture up to the right, you will end up some extremely steep drives. My Subaru Outback made it up and down one of those but it was a little scary for me.

    It was COLD- when I woke up, temp was 19, felt like 12. But in my car I was cozy. There isn’t any privacy from the main road, but very few cars driving by.

    Horseshoe Springs is across the street (turn left out of camping area, first turn off on the right- you can see the little pavilion from the road). Was nice to see even in the cold!

    Solo woman traveling- it was a little freaky at first but I got used to the solitude there, and felt safe! Beautiful landscape upon waking up!

  • Sara R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping
    Nov. 10, 2020

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Good primitive stop for an I-80 trip

    Good dispersed campsite, especially if you’re on a road trip along I-80 (which we were, evacuating from a wildfire in CA). There are no hookups or services. This is really just a spot of BLM land that has some fairly level sites cleared. Some sites probably required 4WD. Looks like it would be really fun for OHV’s. We were car camping, so didn’t have to worry to much about space. From what we could tell there were probably only a couple good spots for an RV or tow-behind. There are no reservations, just find a place where your car fits and park it.

    Rumor has it there’s a neat stream nearby, but we didn’t get a chance to check it out.



Guide to Hooper

Camping near Hooper, Utah, offers a mix of stunning views, wildlife encounters, and a variety of campgrounds to suit different needs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly spot, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

What to do:

  • Explore Antelope Island State Park: This park is famous for its breathtaking views and wildlife. One visitor at Bridger Bay Campground said, "Beautiful views of the lake. Hook ups were really easy to use for the trailer."
  • Enjoy water activities: Many campgrounds near Hooper are close to lakes, perfect for swimming, fishing, or kayaking. A reviewer noted, "It’s got very well-kept beaches, you can access the neighbor beaches as well with the pass you buy" at Anderson Cove.
  • Hiking and wildlife watching: The area is rich in trails and wildlife. One camper mentioned, "Watching sunset on the lake and seeing bison lounging on the beach was magical" at Bridger Bay Campground.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Salt Lake City KOA said, "The facilities were clean. The hook ups worked great even in the snow."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots for tents and RVs. One reviewer at Brigham City-Perry South KOA noted, "Good spacing between tent sites, and they were spacious."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention helpful and accommodating staff. A guest at Pony Express RV Resort shared, "Very helpful employees, clean and pet friendly."

What you should know:

  • Bugs can be a problem: Depending on the season, some campgrounds can get buggy. A visitor at White Rock Bay Campground warned, "Depending on the time of year, this place can be infested with bugs and flies."
  • Noise from roads and trains: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks, which can be noisy. A reviewer at Salt Lake City KOA mentioned, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night."
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have full hookups or stores nearby. A camper at Cottonwood — Willard Bay State Park noted, "There’s a little paved slab with a picnic table and covering, each site has a fire pit and charcoal grill."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring bug spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A camper at Brigham City-Perry South KOA advised, "Note: Bring bug spray! I got bit a fair amount by mosquitoes."
  • Check for family-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds that host events or have amenities like pools. One visitor at Brigham City-Perry South KOA mentioned, "They seem to host a lot of fun events!"
  • Plan for quiet time: Some campgrounds can get noisy, so be prepared with activities for kids during downtime. A reviewer at North Fork County Park said, "The water levels were high so the creek was running pretty fast which made it loud but honestly it drowned out any noise from neighbors."

Tips from RVers:

  • Book in advance during peak seasons: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially during holidays. A camper at Salt Lake City KOA noted, "It was a busy time especially with the eclipse."
  • Check for site size and access: Make sure your RV fits the site and check for any restrictions. A visitor at Pony Express RV Resort mentioned, "The sites are pretty close together so if you like your space, this probably isn’t the best place."
  • Utilize amenities: Take advantage of the facilities available, like laundry and showers. A reviewer at Brigham City-Perry South KOA said, "The showers are free & hot, the bathroom is clean, & there’s laundry available."

Camping near Hooper, Utah, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone involved!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Hooper, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Hooper, UT is Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping with a 3.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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