Best Equestrian Camping near Joseph, UT

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Joseph, UT (7)

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    2. Piute State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
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    50 Saves
    Fishlake National Forest, Utah

    Piute offers incredible fishing opportunities whether from shore or on a boat. Game fish include rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, and smallmouth bass. Piute is also a great lake for watersports, including waterskiing, jetskiing and wakeboarding. The park offers camping and picnicking on the beach, and access to the Paiute Trail System for OHV riding. No culinary water is available at Piute and camping areas are primitive.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $8 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Hollow
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Hollow
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    3. Maple Hollow

    4 Reviews
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    27 Saves
    Fillmore, Utah

    Picnic Site and Campground. Facilities include tables, fire rings, water, restrooms, dirt road access. There is no garbage pickup, please pack out all trash.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
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      5. Tasha Equestrian

      1 Review
      15 Photos
      21 Saves
      Fremont, Utah

      Overview

      Tasha Equestrian Campground is located in central Utah, just 4 miles north of beautiful Fish Lake at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy horseback riding and fishing for famous Mackinaw lake trout.

      Recreation

      Many miles of horseback riding, hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area. Johnson Valley Reservoir is just a half-mile from the campground, offering boating, fishing and a boat ramp.

      Natural Features

      Tasha's high mountain setting is beautiful but remote and is prone to rapid weather changes due to its elevation. The site is forested with a mixed stand of aspen, spruce and pines, which provides partial shade. Most sites provide sweeping mountain and valley views.

      Nearby Attractions

      Fish Lake, Utah's largest natural mountain lake, is less than 10 minutes from the campground. The lake is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Boating, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the lake. Boat ramps, rentals, a marina, fuel, groceries, restaurants and fishing and camping supplies can all be found at Fish Lake. The Mytoge Mountain Trail, a 25-mile hiking/biking loop, offers everything from easy cruising to challenging singletrack in the mountains around Fish Lake.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group

      $75 / night

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    Recent Equestrian Reviews in Joseph

    21 Reviews of 7 Joseph Campgrounds


    • Megan W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest Campsite
      Jul. 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.

    • Valorie H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest Campsite
      Jun. 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.

    • Judy M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Maple Hollow
      Oct. 19, 2023

      Maple Hollow

      Great place to camp

      The view would distract anyone one who was traveling on the dirt road and when you get to the campsites it was so amazing to see how many people was up there and how much fun they where having. the campsite we chosen was perfect for out big tent. the camp ground had place you could go hiking and do a lot of exploring as well.

      each campsite had running water and had a gate that you had to open and close which i thought was pretty neat.

      the bathrooms where nice as well even though they didn't flush they where nice and didn't have that smell that some of them do. The water was nice and cold which made washing your face exhilarating to start my morning. 

      at night the stars where so beautiful while sitting around the campfire and being together while roasting marsh mellows. 

      I have to admit it was one of the best camping trips I have ever had with my family.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest Campsite
      Sep. 21, 2023

      Fish Lake National Forest Campsite

      Remote but not far.

      This was a nice place to stop. Not far off the main roadway. Lots of shade. Open fields, so watch out for cows and cowpoo! I would camp here again. There was one other camper and it was very quiet.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Maple Hollow
      Aug. 27, 2023

      Maple Hollow

      Rough road access, and worh it

      5 mile rough gravel road for access. Could not find a site in the camp itself, but many pull off on the way up. We found a great spot about 1/2 mile back down the access road and spent a couple of beautiful days. Hardly a passerby.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Maple Hollow
      Jul. 22, 2023

      Maple Hollow

      Great for tents and campervans

      Much bigger climb than expected, so if towing a heavier trailer be aware. Gravel road is well maintained with minimal washboard.

      Looks like there was a flood in the past - destroyed site #1. Remaining 11 sites are nicely shaded among the trees. Limited space for small trailers/campers. Good for campervans or tent campers.

      Water supply is turned off at all water sites - unsure whether this is related to flood damage or something else.

      11 sites with nice fireplaces, fire rings and picnic tables/benches.

    • Russell W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Maple Hollow
      Jul. 6, 2022

      Maple Hollow

      Beautiful spot

      Camped overnight. We had the whole place to ourselves. There are several fire ring/picnic table spots in the campground. Maple trees, evergreens and oak trees throughout. Beautiful fresh air. Plenty of shade. Two vault toilets for the whole camp area.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Koosharem Reservoir
      Jun. 2, 2022

      Koosharem Reservoir

      Nice quiet spot.

      We stayed here four nights for a conference getting nearby town. It looks like they are doing work on the land on the southwest shore near the dam. So the only place available was the gravel parking lot near the picnic table and toilets. The vault toilets are clean. There was a steady stream of people stopping to use the toilet. But other than that it was pretty quiet.

    • L
      Camper-submitted photo from Koosharem Reservoir
      Jul. 12, 2021

      Koosharem Reservoir

      Convenient spot off the road

      This was a great little area off the road free to sleep. The sunrise was beautiful here with a great view of the mountains and the reservoir. Hope you don’t mind the sound of cows though.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Koosharem Reservoir
      Jun. 26, 2021

      Koosharem Reservoir

      Great camping on a pretty lake

      Been here for a couple days now , parked in a nice flat spot above the reservoir. They stock this with rainbow trout if your a fisherman. Great Verizon service here , mountains are beautifull. There is some road noise from 24 at times as it is quite close. But the scenery here is exceptional.

    • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Elkhorn Recreation Site
      Jun. 11, 2019

      Elkhorn Recreation Site

      High elevation camp site with a view

      This is a really nice campground it is primitive with some out houses and picnic tables. You are in the quackies and in the trees. It is higher elevation so make sure you bring your coat. We stay up here quite often during the elk hunt and it is quite busy in the fall but there is shill plenty of room for the kids to bring bikes and 4 wheelers. Dogs and fires are welcome in fire pits. So don't forget to bring the smores.  The road getting up to the camp ground is dirt and sometimes can have ruts and is bumpy but has really good access and is well maintained.

    • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Koosharem Reservoir
      May. 17, 2019

      Koosharem Reservoir

      Nice place to camp.

      This is a very easy place to throw a tent up or park an RV close to lake and good fishing. In some beautiful country.

      There are some primitive bathrooms, and nice tables. The campsites are big. The only downside to this campsite is the road is close by and can be noisy.

    • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Reservoir Campground
      May. 16, 2019

      Johnson Reservoir Campground

      Lots of fish in the reservoir

      This is a fun place to visit while in Wayne County. The fishing is awesome and there is always lots of wildlife to see. You can also camp in the aspen tree.

      Big campsites with tables, close to Fish Lake and lots of mountain views.

    • Molly D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Tasha Equestrian
      Aug. 28, 2018

      Tasha Equestrian

      Incredible

      Perfect for trail enthusiasts. Plenty of places to explore. Some sites have corrals and some only have hitching posts. Clean bathrooms. There is water, however there are no showers. You can pay 3 dollars at a lodge about 10 minutes away and take a shower there.

    • Courtney S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Big John Flat
      Jul. 14, 2018

      Big John Flat

      Beautiful and peaceful

      If you want to camp alone, this is a great place. Lots of shade and places to explore. Can get busy during hunting season.

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Piute State Park Campground
      May. 5, 2018

      Piute State Park Campground

      Boondocking by a Reservoir

      Pick your camping location among the cottonwood trees or out in the open for full solar. No services other than pit toilets (which are still locked in early May). Quiet. Good birding. Mayflies in May. Lake is supposed to have good fishing. Great Verizon service.

    • Josh R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Koosharem Reservoir
      Nov. 6, 2017

      Koosharem Reservoir

      Simple and beautiful

      We had a great overnight stay! We camped in our 4Runner and parked just feet from the waters edge, it was gorgeous!! We’d certainly visit again!



    Guide to Joseph

    Horse camping in Utah offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventure, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors with their horses.

    Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

    • At Tasha Equestrian, riders can enjoy numerous trails that cater to both beginners and experienced equestrians, making it a great spot for exploration.
    • Elkhorn Recreation Site provides access to high-elevation trails, ideal for those looking to combine horseback riding with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
    • Koosharem Reservoir offers a peaceful setting for riders to unwind after a day of exploring, with opportunities for fishing and picnicking nearby.

    Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

    • Tasha Equestrian features sites equipped with hitching posts and corrals, ensuring your horse is secure while you enjoy your stay.
    • At Elkhorn Recreation Site, campers can find picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for relaxing evenings after a day on the trails.
    • Big John Flat is known for its shaded areas and peaceful environment, making it a comfortable spot for both horses and riders.

    Equestrian campgrounds include unique features

    • Piute State Park Campground offers a serene environment with plenty of space for horses to roam, along with beautiful views of the lake and mountains.
    • Maple Hollow is well-reviewed for its scenic hiking trails, which are perfect for riders looking to explore the area on horseback.
    • Fish Lake National Forest Campsite provides a remote setting with ample shade, making it a great choice for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle while enjoying nature with their horses.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Joseph, UT?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Joseph, UT is Koosharem Reservoir with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Joseph, UT?

      TheDyrt.com has all 7 equestrian camping locations near Joseph, UT, with real photos and reviews from campers.