Best Campgrounds near Kaysville, UT

The Kaysville, Utah area features a mix of established campgrounds and RV parks within a 30-minute drive, with options ranging from urban convenience to natural settings. Cherry Hill Campground, located directly in Kaysville, offers tent and RV sites with full hookups and amenities like showers and a camp store. Nearby, Antelope Island State Park provides a more natural camping experience at Bridger Bay and White Rock Bay campgrounds, where wildlife viewing includes bison and antelope against the backdrop of the Great Salt Lake. Additional options include Lagoon RV Park in Farmington and Hill AFB FamCamp in Layton, both catering primarily to RV campers seeking developed facilities.

Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping experiences in this region. Most campgrounds operate from late spring through early fall, with Bountiful Peak Campground's shorter season (June 30 to September 3) reflecting its higher elevation. As one camper noted about Antelope Island, "We are partial to winter due to the absolute lack of bugs and stunning contrast of the bison on fresh snow. Our 2nd favorite season is early spring before the bugs come out in full swarm!" Reservations are essential during summer months, particularly for weekend stays. Urban campgrounds like Cherry Hill and Lagoon RV Park remain accessible year-round with paved roads, while more remote locations may require high-clearance vehicles during wet conditions.

Visitor experiences vary significantly between urban and natural settings in the area. Riverside RV Resort receives mixed reviews, with one camper reporting: "The interstate is 20 yards from the first row of sites. It was constant traffic noise 24/7." In contrast, Anderson Cove Campground on Pineview Reservoir earns praise for its natural setting: "Tucked away from SLC, it's a perfect little oasis. It is next to a moderately busy road that connects mountain towns, but it's much quieter than anything you'll find in SLC and the drive is absolutely stunning." Wildlife viewing opportunities are particularly notable at Antelope Island, where campers can observe free-ranging bison herds and enjoy expansive views of the Great Salt Lake, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Best Camping Sites Near Kaysville, Utah (176)

    1. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    52 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 773-2941

    $20 - $200 / night

    "One of our favorite state parks in Utah is only~45 minutes away from Salt Lake City! There are bison, antelope, deer, and many other animals that call this island home."

    "By far one of my favorite stops through Utah ❤️ absolutely breathtaking views, along with scenic routes to see wildlife such as the bison."

    2. Salt Lake City KOA

    43 Reviews
    Salt Lake City, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 328-0224

    $50 - $189 / night

    "I had the wonderful opportunity to stay the night at Salt Lake City KOA!"

    "We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown."

    3. Bountiful Peak Campground

    12 Reviews
    Centerville, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $15 - $98 / night

    "The sites have plenty of room, tons of shade and easy access to bathrooms."

    "They are a little close to each other but nice and clean."

    4. Riverside RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    South Weber, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (385) 244-1328

    $59 - $74 / night

    "River and walking trail just steps away from all sites. Would be nice if the dog park was finished. There are other amenities that are planned to be available, but are not available yet."

    "There is a dog park area and access to a trail which runs along the river. There is a lot of noise from the interstate and the nearby Air Force base."

    5. Pony Express RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    North Salt Lake, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 355-1550

    "Convenient location right off the highway with full hook ups and nice paved sites. Dog areas, playground, games, and a pool."

    "These sites a so close to each other. We only stop here to stay the night. WiFi is ok-phone hotspot is better.

    Staff is great."

    6. Hill AFB FamCamp

    7 Reviews
    Layton, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 775-3250

    $20 - $35 / night

    "It’s a little exposed but love the easy in easy out and access to the bike path and nearby splash pad"

    "The campground is right next to the base splash pad and a big park. Cheap $25 a night full hook ups was definitely worth the stay."

    7. Cherry Hill Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fruit Heights, UT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 451-5379

    "This was great for my bf and I because we were driving so late and couldn’t find an open camp ground. This place was open and it was easy to find a spot with no light and quiet."

    8. Lagoon RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Farmington, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 451-8000

    "We stayed during the Halloween Fright weekend and from Wednesday to Friday at around 2pm, we were about the only ones there. Then the place exploded with campers and by 7pm the place was full."

    9. Anderson Cove (uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, Ut)

    20 Reviews
    Huntsville, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 625-5112

    $26 - $316 / night

    "Tucked away from SLC, it's a perfect little oasis."

    "We enjoyed the camp site and the short walk to the lake. Facilities were clean and staff was great."

    10. White Rock Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    14 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 773-2941

    $40 - $180 / night

    "The campgrounds were very open with not many trees but a great view of the lake. We saw fox that came right up to our tent and lots of bison close by. Quiet place."

    "A little buggy on the trails nearby, but no issues near the campsite. There were awnings for the picnic tables which was great, and it was a short walk to the Great Salt Lake!"

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Recent Reviews near Kaysville, UT

1065 Reviews of 176 Kaysville Campgrounds


  • Bill B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Century RV Park

    Friendly and helpful staff

    Convenient and reasonable. They closed the swimming pool and spa for the winter. The shower was clean.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Fox Den Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Beautiful uncrowded campground

    We stopped here after leaving Salt Lake City. It is mid October so the campground is mostly empty. We were able to get our pick of sites. Beautiful views of water and the mountains. Super nice bathrooms that look brand new. Not much hiking right here but close enough to the Alpine Loop to Sundance with hiking along the way. Not far from a bike path along the Provo River. Only a few minutes into Midway with many restaurants to choose from.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Urban campground convenient to SLC

    We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown. The facilities are older but clean. Standard Holiday amenities like pool, dog park, dog wash, basketball court. We’d stay again if I wanted to be close to downtown.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Newer place with some nice ammenities

    Nice RV Resort with many amenities including pool, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, pickleball courts. Friendly staff. Laundry machines are limited given the size of the park. Also showers are inexplicably small. Bathrooms with toilet, sink, shower are adequate size but the showers are quite small (and I am not a large person). Paved sites but not level. I’d stay again but perhaps do my laundry somewhere else on the way in.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful remote campground

    The positives: a beautiful remote spot with huge spaces between campsites. Gorgeous views of the Great Salt Lake. Right now there is no water on the island due to construction at the visitors center. The visitors center is closed though there is a temporary one. One other detractor is the mosquitoes here. We were out at dusk locking our bikes and were swarmed by them!! It has been very windy here. Don’t know if that is usual or a temporary weather thing due to remnants of a Pacific hurricane. If you are looking for solitude without backpacking into the mountains the primitive loop at Bridger Bay campground could be your thing. Nice place to bike also if it weren’t for the wind.

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Little Mill

    Our favorite place

    Our family adores this location. Great staff, clean toilets, stunning camping areas near the river, some directly on it! Spot 10 was great for our 33ft rig. We will be back Little Mill! Love you

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Stunning views and the sound of freedom

    We’ve stayed here several times and have to say the vibes are patriotic and welcoming. The Air Force base and surrounding mountains feel like you’re in a Top Gun movie. Clean bathrooms, clean pool and spa, super cool staff, and my kids had a blast making memories. Thanks Valley View - Claire

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Riverside RV Resort

    Lovely spot

    Very safe and nice spot to stay with kids. Gated entry is a plus for me, and the staff is so kind and welcoming.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Hailstone - Lower Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    Great state park campground

    Convenient location to Park City. Large spacious sites. Nice clean bathrooms. You can hear road noise from highway 40. We got a site without reservation with no problem. Some sites are more level than others. We are enjoying looking at the reservoir from the back of our site. Some construction noise across highway 40 but not too much late on a weekday.


Guide to Kaysville

Camping options near Kaysville, Utah range from lakeside locations with views of the Great Salt Lake to mountain settings at elevations over 7,000 feet. Seasonal availability varies significantly, with mountain campgrounds like Bountiful Peak typically open only from June 30 through early September due to snow conditions. Urban camping facilities near Kaysville provide year-round access with paved roads and full hookups.

What to do

Hike to mountain views: At Bountiful Peak Campground, campers can access trails with panoramic views of the Salt Lake valley. "Clean and easily accessible with beautiful views of the city," notes one visitor. The campground sits at higher elevation, providing cooler temperatures during summer months.

Wildlife viewing: Antelope Island State Park offers opportunities to observe native species in their natural habitat. "The hiking trails are cool. You'll see some bison, lizards, jack rabbits, and unique terrain," reports a visitor at Bridger Bay Campground. Wildlife viewing is particularly good during morning and evening hours.

Water recreation: Anderson Cove Campground provides direct access to Pineview Reservoir. "Good beach front not a far walk from our campsite. Lots of trees to hang your hammocks up on. If you have some water toys it's awesome because you can anchor them on the shore or the dock," writes one camper. The reservoir maintains consistent water levels through summer, making it reliable for boating.

What campers like

Urban convenience: Salt Lake City KOA offers proximity to urban amenities while maintaining campground comforts. "Friendly helpful staff. Cable, WiFi, and phone signals are good. Every space is paved and has plenty of shade," notes one reviewer. The location provides easy access to Salt Lake City attractions within 30 minutes of Kaysville.

Morning wildlife encounters: Several campers mention unexpected animal sightings at Antelope Island. "An amazing place to kick back, relax, and hangout with bison. They walk up and graze through the campsites which is a beautiful thing to wake up to," writes a visitor. Campers report best wildlife viewing before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m.

Quiet weekday camping: Anderson Cove Campground offers significantly different experiences depending on timing. "Gets extremely busy on weekends but nice and quiet on the weekdays. Checked in on a Wednesday afternoon for FCFS site. Plenty open," shares one camper. Mid-week availability remains higher even during peak summer months.

What you should know

Insect conditions: The Antelope Island campgrounds experience significant seasonal insect activity. "Lovely scenery, water is currently off so no showers but has a clean pit toilet. Only downside was the no see um flys you can't for a walk without getting swarmed by them and bitten. Best to visit in the autumn when the flys have gone," advises a camper at Bridger Bay.

Noise levels: Urban campgrounds near Kaysville may experience traffic and transportation noise. At Riverside RV Resort, one camper reports: "There is a lot of noise from the interstate and the nearby Air Force base. The only issue we had was that the street lights in the resort were super bright at night."

Road conditions: Access to mountain campgrounds requires planning. "If you've never driven up Farmington Canyon it is a steep road with no shoulder, I'd recommend a 4X4 or all wheel drive vehicle," notes a visitor to Bountiful Peak Campground. Road access to higher elevation sites may close with early or late season weather events.

Tips for camping with families

Water park access: Cherry Hill Campground combines camping with water recreation. "Beautiful, shady spots to camp. Family noises from sunup to sundown. Water park is priced separately, but access is seamless. VERY busy weekends; weekdays were a delight," reports one family camper. The water park features multiple pools, water slides and splash pads.

Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated play areas. At Pony Express RV Resort, one camper notes: "The playground is clean, a good sized one, but overrun with unsupervised kids." Most family-oriented campgrounds in the area maintain playground facilities.

Camping season planning: For family camping, timing significantly impacts the experience. "We are in a tent and the wind shook our tent back and forth all night. No sleep. But the views getting out of the tent in the morning were incredible," writes a visitor at White Rock Bay Campground. Spring and fall camping brings fewer insects but can involve more variable weather conditions.

Tips from RVers

Military facilities: Active and retired military personnel can access Hill AFB FamCamp in nearby Layton. "Great location to get away lots of space and not too crowded. It's a little exposed but love the easy in easy out and access to the bike path and nearby splash pad," notes one visitor. Sites include full hookups at significantly lower rates than commercial campgrounds.

Site selection considerations: RV camping requires attention to specific site details. "Sites have no shade. Sites are level with full hook up. Site 1 is the best site for any shade," advises a camper at Hill AFB. Shade becomes particularly important during July and August when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.

Reservation timing: For the best places to camp near Kaysville, Utah during peak season, advance planning is essential. "You need to reserve sites here well in advance as it fills up for the entire Summer as soon as the reservation window opens," notes a camper at Anderson Cove. Many campgrounds open reservation windows 6 months in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best camping sites near Kaysville, Utah?

Several excellent camping options surround Kaysville. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park is only about 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and offers spectacular wildlife viewing with bison, antelope, and deer roaming the island. The west side provides some of Utah's best sunset views across the mud flats. Another great option is Anderson Cove which is tucked away from the city bustle, offering beach access and stunning mountain scenery. For a more local option, consider Cherry Hill Campground right in Kaysville with family-friendly amenities and convenient access to town.

What RV camping options are available near Kaysville?

Kaysville and the surrounding area offer excellent RV camping options. Mountain Valley RV Resort in nearby Heber City is highly rated with concrete pads and an adults-only section for those seeking peace and quiet. The resort provides full hookups and a welcoming atmosphere. For those wanting to stay closer to Kaysville, Lagoon RV Park & Campground in Farmington offers big-rig friendly sites with hookups. The newly developed Rock Cliff Area Campground — Jordanelle State Park has been converted from tent-only to an RV campground with full hookups in a clean, well-maintained setting.

Are there any day use campgrounds near Kaysville for short visits?

Yes, there are several day use areas perfect for short visits near Kaysville. Cascade Springs Dispersed Site offers spectacular panoramic views of Mt. Timpanogos and makes an excellent spot for a day trip with picnicking and hiking opportunities. Antelope Island State Park also offers day-use areas where you can enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking trails, and beach access without staying overnight. Both locations provide bathroom facilities and scenic settings for a refreshing day outdoors without the commitment of an overnight stay.