Best Campgrounds near Junction, UT

The small town of Junction, Utah serves as a gateway to diverse camping experiences in central Utah's high plateau country. Piute State Park Campground, located within Junction's boundaries, provides year-round camping with basic amenities including tent and RV sites with picnic tables and vault toilets. Within a 30-mile radius, campers find additional options at Otter Creek State Park near Antimony, which offers full hookups, showers, and boat access to the reservoir. Junction RV Park in town caters primarily to recreational vehicles with electric, water, and sewer connections. The surrounding Fishlake National Forest contains several established campgrounds including Anderson Meadow and Little Reservoir, typically open from late spring through early fall depending on snow conditions and elevation.

Camping in this region requires preparation for variable mountain weather conditions. Temperatures at higher elevations can drop significantly at night, even during summer months when daytime highs reach the 80s. As one camper at Otter Creek noted, "The water was warm and smooth as glass for kayaking at sunrise, but we sank mid-calf in mud at the water's edge." Many forest service roads become impassable during spring runoff or after heavy rainfall. Cell service is limited throughout the area, particularly at dispersed sites and forest campgrounds. Reservations are recommended for developed campgrounds during summer weekends and holidays, while dispersed camping on public lands typically follows a 14-day stay limit.

Fishing opportunities represent a major draw for campers in the Junction area. Otter Creek Reservoir and nearby Piute Reservoir attract anglers seeking trout, bass and perch. Wildlife viewing is common, with campers reporting deer, waterfowl, and occasional cattle sharing the landscape. The night sky viewing conditions are exceptional due to minimal light pollution, making stargazing a popular activity. ATV enthusiasts appreciate the area's proximity to the Paiute Trail system, with several campgrounds offering direct trail access. Winter camping is limited primarily to Piute State Park and private RV parks, as forest roads and campgrounds typically close after the first significant snowfall.

Best Camping Sites Near Junction, Utah (264)

    1. Kents Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $25 - $75 / night

    "This is a great campground with great views overlooking the lake. "

    "Nothing else around for a while, so pack plenty of supplies. Decent amount of privacy, but my neighbors were still pretty close I could hear them most of the time. Host was very friendly."

    2. Otter Creek State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Kingston, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 624-3268

    $30 - $250 / night

    "Beautiful location with lots to do, fishing obviously, tons off riding on close by trails."

    "There’s no toilets close by, it is primitive camping. There’s RV space but no hookups. Our dogs loved the area! The water is nice and clean."

    3. Little Cottonwood Campground

    15 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $25 / night

    "A small, (14 sites), well maintained campsite, just East of Beaver, Utah, that offers easy access to a number of small lakes and reservoirs. The camp host on this trip was very friendly and helpful."

    "Checked in at 8:30pm on a Monday during a cross country drive.  Host was gracious and suggested spot 12.  There  was plenty of availability even late eve (weekday).  All were good, quiet spots.  "

    4. Anderson Meadow Campground (fishlake Nf, Ut)

    6 Reviews
    Junction, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $24 / night

    "Bit of a drive to get there, high clearance vehicle is ideal. Very peaceful and the lake is beautiful. The bathrooms were clean but smelling real rancid, so try for a site that’s not next to it."

    "Definitely recommend the drive up to camp. Short distance from Kent Lakes."

    5. Circleville RV Park & Kountry Store

    2 Reviews
    Junction, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 577-2437

    "Relatively quiet place, and clean, even with an event happening nearby, and the campground being packed."

    6. Piute State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Fishlake National Forest, UT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 624-3268

    $8 / night

    "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."

    "Beautiful view of the lake and mountains."

    7. LeBaron Reservoir Campground

    2 Reviews
    Junction, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 438-2436

    $15 / night

    "However they have so many different dispersed camping all around so not to fret you will find a place. The bathroom is spotless!!! It’s a vault toilet, nothing special but it’s clean."

    8. Junction RV Park

    1 Review
    Junction, UT
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 577-2744

    $25 / night

    9. Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site

    3 Reviews
    Kingston, UT
    12 miles
    +1 (435) 896-1500

    "Beautiful lake in Piute County near Antimony Utah. Large, level spot less than 6 yards from the water. A few large trees provide nice shade. There was even a picnic table."

    "The coordinates are not correct, it s on the side of the lake, here are the one we used : 38.224007, -111.979199"

    10. Little Reservoir Campround — Fishlake National Forest

    5 Reviews
    Beaver, UT
    15 miles

    $24 / night

    "This campground is located right off a little lake, with spacious campgrounds. This is a first come first serve campsite, with no sink or showers."

    "However, it was beautiful and had running water as well as an outside house and a metal campfire pit and a picnic table"

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Recent Reviews near Junction, UT

1377 Reviews of 264 Junction Campgrounds


  • C L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Views!!!

    Come early to get a good spot. The views are great. There is enough room between sites to not be cramped. It was windy when I was here.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Slick Rock Overlook Outside of Boulder

    Access beyond the parking lot is now blocked

    We attempted to camp here, but the road leading out to the edge of the canyon is now blocked. All That Remains is a very large gravel parking lot about 30 feet off Highway 12.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Hell’s Backbone Road - Canyon View Dispersed

    Stunning view. Stunning sunset.

    This site has multiple sites with fire rings. Some are tucked back in the pine trees. Others are on the edge of the canyon. We were fortunate enough to camp here for two nights with spectacular sunsets both nights. The first night we were alone, the second night there was one other large party. Very quiet, very beautiful

  • Hans V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Thousand Lakes RV Park

    Nice view and amenities

    Good camping, you get what you pay for. Small pool, OK showers & toilets. Spots in the back have a nice view.

  • B
    Oct. 1, 2025

    daves hollow

    Daves hollow dispersed camping

    Large secluded sites. We got a decent cell phone signal and were able to hotspot our electronics to the phone. We scouted the road with our jeep before driving our class c into the unpaved roads. I suggest that if you're able to.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Beautiful spot but exposed

    It’s a beautiful spot easily accessible to any car. When we arrived it was super windy but died down by 6:30 pm for the rest of the night.

    We did have to level our van and a couple of other visitors moved to find a level spot.

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Bryce Pioneer Village RV Park

    Nice Park

    I’ve learned that staying in nice parks for one night is kind of a bummer. This places is a motel and RV park. Mostly motel. There are only about ten campers spots. The national park is about 10 miles to Bryce Canyon. The bathhouse is clean and “modern”. I did not see laundry. They have an onsite restaurant with live music in the evenings. Pool looks like it would be a nice spot in the afternoon after a morning or early afternoon of adventure. My only complaint is hookups at rear end of trailer. I needed three sewer hoses. I could not black tank flush. 25 ft hose too short. Fortunately I had an extra sewer hoses in my cargo area. Nice spot for one night or probably two or more.


Guide to Junction

Dispersed camping opportunities abound within Fishlake National Forest surrounding Junction, Utah, a region characterized by high plateau country between 6,000-9,000 feet elevation. The area's temperature can fluctuate dramatically, with summer days reaching 80°F while nights drop into the 40s even in July and August. Forest service roads accessing remote sites typically open by late May but conditions vary based on spring snowmelt.

What to do

Fishing at multiple reservoirs: Little Reservoir Campground offers excellent shoreline fishing, though experienced anglers recommend bringing float tubes for better access. As one visitor noted, "The reservoir is amazing! You can fish offshore, but it's best with a float tube" at Little Reservoir Campground.

Paddle sports on calm waters: Early mornings provide ideal conditions for kayaking at Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site. A camper reported, "Went kayaking at sunrise, the water was warm and smooth as glass! Be careful finding the right area to put in your kayak." The lake hosts diverse wildlife including "ducks, gulls, geese, pelicans and more."

Wildlife viewing: The Junction area supports abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors regularly report seeing "deer, waterfowl, and occasional cattle sharing the landscape." At Otter Creek, one camper "watched a deer stop by for a drink and a cow cross my camping spot."

What campers like

Night sky viewing: The minimal light pollution creates exceptional stargazing conditions. At Little Cottonwood Campground, campers report "the stars are spectacular and you can see the Milky Way on a clear night." Sites are situated to maximize this experience.

Site privacy: Many campsites offer natural barriers between neighbors. A Little Cottonwood visitor noted, "I enjoyed all the natural greenery and shrubbery that grew in between the sites. I could not see our neighbors and it felt secluded."

Creek access: Several campgrounds feature water features that enhance the camping experience. One Little Cottonwood camper mentioned their site was "across from wheelchair path to creek (Beaver River). There was a nice bench where path met creek, great for sitting and enjoying morning coffee/fishing/relaxing."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access to many of the best places to camp near Junction requires preparation for rough terrain. A camper at Kents Lake Campground advised, "I will warn you that the dirt road up to the campground is pretty steep and long so make sure you put it in a low gear and go slower to avoid overheating if you are pulling a heavy load."

Limited services: Most forest service campgrounds lack amenities like trash collection. A visitor to Little Reservoir noted it's a "pack in pack out site. Dumpster are located a couple miles down the road." Cell phone coverage is extremely limited, with one camper at Otter Creek reporting "pretty much no cell phone coverage."

Wildlife precautions: Small animals can be persistent around campsites. A Little Reservoir camper warned, "This site is full of squirrels, so hide food because they are fearless to jump right into your stuff" while another mentioned "chipmunks and little Squirellies are ready to eat your food and climb all over your table."

Tips for camping with families

Meadow exploration: Anderson Meadow Campground provides opportunities for children to explore natural areas. According to a regular visitor, "If you want to explore there is some great hiking to some hidden treasures among the trees."

Wildlife encounters: Families appreciate the chance to observe animals in their natural habitat. Anderson Meadow visitors report, "One time we even had a deer stroll through the campground not 20' from our site." The campground is in bear country, and fortunate campers might glimpse "a mother and her cubs strolling through the meadow."

Fishing for all abilities: Multiple campgrounds feature accessible fishing opportunities suitable for children. A Kents Lake visitor found it offers "Great fishing for all angler skills" while another noted the lake is "a nice, calm lake" making it appropriate for beginners.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: At Circleville RV Park & Kountry Store, RV sites are arranged for easy access. A visitor described it as "Good stop on our journey. Power worked well. Very quite place. Easy to get in and out. Back in space."

Camp hosts: Many campers mention the importance of friendly camp hosts. A Circleville RV camper noted, "The camp host was super nice, and personable. Relatively quiet place, and clean, even with an event happening nearby, and the campground being packed."

Electric reliability: During summer heat or winter cold, reliable hookups become essential. Most private RV parks in the area provide consistent service, with one camper reporting the power "worked well" even during peak usage times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Junction, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Junction, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 264 campgrounds and RV parks near Junction, UT and 108 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Junction, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Junction, UT is Kents Lake Campground with a 4-star rating from 10 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Junction, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 108 free dispersed camping spots near Junction, UT.

What parks are near Junction, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Junction, UT that allow camping, notably Fishlake National Forest and Dixie National Forest.