Best Tent Camping near Kingston, UT
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Best Tent Sites Near Kingston, UT (28)
1. Great Western Trail Dispersed
Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon26 Reviews•48 Photos•595 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. Betenson Flat Trailhead
Junction, Utah1 Review•1 PhotoBetenson Flat Trailhead. Forest Road 151.
- Tents
3. Tushar Lakeside Campground
Beaver, Utah1 Review•18 SavesOverview
Located within the majestic Tushar Mountain Range, Tushar Lakeside Campground is nestled in a forest of aspen and mixed conifer. This is a popular destination for large youth groups. The lake and small meadow offer ample recreation opportunities to visitors. This campground is managed by Beaver County, Utah. To check site availability and make reservations, visitors should visit Beaver Countys facility rental website at https://secure.rec1.com/UT/beaver-county-ut/catalog.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, canoeing, sand volleyball and wildlife viewing.
Natural Features
Situated at 8,560 feet, Tushar Lakeside Campground offers visitors a chance to escape the heat of the summer and enjoy various outdoor experiences.
Nearby Attractions
Skyline National Recreation Trail for hiking is a short drive away along with the Piute ATV Trail. There is no ATV access from the campground; riders must trailer to the trailhead.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
$100 - $600 / night
5. Forest Rd 294 Dispersed - Dixie National Forest
Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon6 Reviews•7 Photos•403 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided.
There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you go camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Rules for Dispersed Camping Motorized vehicle use for the purpose of dispersed camping is only allowed 150 feet from any designated route to limit resource damage. Use existing campsites. Groups of over 75 people, who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. There is no fee and permits can be obtained at the nearest Forest Service Office. You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 16 days. After 16 days, you must move at least 10 miles for camping in another dispersed area. Please place your campsite at least 200 feet from any stream or other water source. Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Follow Leave No Trace principals. Contact a local Forest Service office to see if any fire restrictions are in place.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
6. Birch Creek Campground
Junction, Utah1 Review•9 Photos•4 SavesBirch Creek Group Campground and Pavillion Area. This campground allows for RV pull-in camp spots.
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
7. Raven's Nest Utah Campground
Panguitch, Utah1 Review•9 Photos•6 SavesNESTled in the mountains near Panguitch, Utah, and is a prime location for camping with a great many places to visit nearby. All 2W Drive. Those being Bryce Canyon 23 miles, Zion Canyon 56 miles, Panguitch Lake 18 miles, Kodachrome Basin 32 miles, Petrified Forest 40 miles, Coral Pink Sand Dunes 63 miles, and many more.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
$35 / night
8. Barker Reservoir Area
Escalante, Utah1 Review•13 SavesA fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Upper Barker Reservoir are Flat Lake , Yellow Lake , Joe Lay Reservoir , Blue Lake , Lower Barker Reservoir , and Dougherty Basin . To hike to these lakes see the Barker Lakes Loop .
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
9. Losee Canyon
Dixie National Forest, Utah2 Reviews•10 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
10. Stoneview ranch
Tropic, Utah1 Review•9 Photos•7 SavesBeautiful campsite on your way to pine lake
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$35 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Kingston
1108 Reviews of 28 Kingston Campgrounds
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Kevin T.
Guide
Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
Ideal for a night or two
A large space, though uneven in parts. We pulled in later so there were a few folks already parked up for the night. A quiet nights sleep.
- KKevin T.Guide
FR 090 - dispersed camping
Small but ideal
Enough room for two vehicles, three at a push. It was just us so no problem, fairly level and a great nights sleep.
Ericka C.Guide
Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping
Beautiful!!
Great place to stay! Very quiet and not very busy.
The Wandering Shores ..Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Even After Four Years...
This continues to be one of our favorite boondocking sites even after four years on the road. This time we visited in late October/ Early November. We had some minor snowfall while we were there but that is to be expected at this elevation. We filmed a campsite review for anyone who is interested, we linked in on the video tab here on Campendium but here is the direct link to
Great for rigs of any size, with thousands of acres to choose from.
Carol G.
Scout
Boulder Mtn-Roundup Flat Dispersed
Stunning Views
Fit my 22' TT without issue. Road is a bit rocky to get into the better sites, but there is a spot right off the turnoff that would accommodate bigger rigs. Woke up to a herd of Elk grazing outside the camper and a gorgeous sunrise. Will definitely stop here again when I'm coming through
- vvern K.
Traveler
Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
BLM boondocking
Excellent boondock site. I had no problem with my thirty foot travel trailer. Excellent AT&T coverage
Brandon R.Traveler
Hole in the Rock Road Dispersed at Utah 24
Plenty of space
A beautiful camp to set up RVs, vans, and tents. Plenty of space. There were several others here and did not feel close to anyone. Fire pits are available, but they are just slightly dug holes with small rocks. Recommend reinforcing the rocks before use.
- Brandon R.Traveler
FR 090 - dispersed camping
Quiet and close to the park
The area was very easy to find and very quiet. I arrived as sunset and only saw one camper. I know it is the end of the season, but other places right now are packed.
Make sure you camp in a designated spot, marked with posts and numbers.
T-Mobile work...2 bar LTE
- RReidGuide
Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
Perfect Spot Close to Capitol Reef NP
Great place to stay close to Torrey, Utah, and Capitol Reef NP. There are lots of places to choose from with some spots with make shift fire rings. Great views of the Boulder Mountains, Thousands Lake Mountains, and Capitol Reef in the distance. There are no restrooms, water or electricity. Close to Torrey where you can find the essentials.
- JJackie L.Scout
Beaver KOA/ Bryce Canyon
Beaver KOA UT
Very clean restrooms, relatively quiet, well maintained.
Hannah N.TravelerFR 090 - dispersed camping
Great spot outside of Bryce!!!
We rented a van from Escape camper vans and this spot of easy to find and get to! We saw a lot of people with campers and vans. We kept driving until site 10 which was the first one that was empty at about an hour before sunset. Very private and lots of fire wood! Right outside of Bryce NP. As we left early in the morning people were pulled off the side of the rode. Looked like they were just looking for a place to park overnight.
- ttiffany K.Traveler
Hole in the Rock Road Dispersed at Utah 24
Hole in the road
Bumpy dirt road going in. Large area with plenty of private dispersed camping spots.
- CCaroline K.Traveler
Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
A great hike
If you have a 4x4, we recommend pulling back slightly to the right as far as you can. We went back and got tucked into a more secluded nook with a good fire ring. It looks bumpy and uneven, but it’s possible to level a vehicle that’s 21 feet and under.
The hike up above the site is really beautiful. The trail took us up above the cliff edge that borders the site. From there you have sweeping views of the valley and out to the mountains in both directions.
Important to note:
- There are no toilet facilities and no places to dig a hole
- There were people using generators
- If you tuck back into a far site, you can avoid most the the road and generator noise
- If it’s going to rain, this would be a slick and slippery location
- The Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey is an excellent place for breakfast and coffee
Chris P.GuideTom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Spacious & Quiet Dispersed Camping
Pulled in around 9pm and found an empty site about .5 miles from Route 12. Awesome spot. Fire ring and very spacious. Managed to get 1-3 bars of T-Mobile 5G/LTE all night and morning.
Will most certainly revisit next time I’m in the area.
- Chris P.Guide
Escalante Outfitters
A Night at Escalante Outfitters
~$13.50/night to park in the gravel lot. I’ve got a RTT so it worked out perfectly. Full access to shop/restaurant, laundry, dish sink and shower (very hot, which was awesome).
Covered picnic tables and a communal fire pit nearby. Great alternative to the numerous BLM sites in and around town.
- UUT801
Ranger
Mackinaw Campground
Good high elevation CG at Fishlake
Large campgrounds in area including this one. Camped in September (Doctor Creek CG up road was closed). Quiet, clean. End of tourist season and so couple of nearby stores were selling out their ice cream--Got giant couple of scoops in a bowl. For water/boaters & fishing, mainly, typically sold out during summer. Sites go in rows inching up-slope and some have nice views of lake.
- UUT801Ranger
Arch Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park
Nice park south/central Utah
Stayed in spot#51 in Arch Campground with water/electric hookup. Showers only available in Basin and Oasis group sites, which are down the dirt road to the main road and then further into the park from where we stayed (not walkable). Showers were good though, free and unlimited time. Took a trip over to check out Bryce View and sites 53, 57 and 59 were best. Site mostly level, has interesting views of surrounding natural features. Only one toilet bldg and it's at the entrance so not particularly convenient.
Food aside: Had dehydrated egg with chorizo, bacon, hash brown and cheese on hatch tortillas, mmm.
Elise S.Guide
Dave’s Hollow Designated Dispersed Camping
Convenient but beware
Very pretty spot. Clean and level campsites. Had a very hard time finding a site, very crowded. But once we did we loved it. BEWARE! Someone stole our trailer break emergency breakaway cord, it was a pain in the butt. Hopefully it was just a one time thing.
Carol B.Guide
Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground
Convenient to Bryce, great bathrooms & showers
Ruby’s tent area was separate enough for the hordes of RVs to make it an okay place to stay. Lots of car campers in this area (like us) and enough elbow room that you are not on top of each other. They advertise free WiFi, but it is a weak throttled network that is frustrating to even open email on. The good news- great cell service in Bryce!
It was a decent choice to be able to book in advance. The people were nice at check in and the Bryce shuttle runs from this location.- DDanielle G.Scout
Cabin Hollow on Forest Road 121
Not a bad campground
Not a bad camp spot but it was hard to find a level spot. We were staying in our rooftop tent and had to find rocks to level out
- bbrandon W.Guide
FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Great place to boondock with cell service!
I enjoyed my stay here. I pitched a tent and drove a Honda Accord there. There was great cell service a bathroom/rest stop within 5 minutes and this is only a 15 minute drive to Bryce canyon NP.
UpscuzTraveler
Dave’s Hollow
Wonderful
Great spot not far from Bryce Park entrance. Quiet and lots of spots to choose from. We were pulling a 20 ft trailer.
- GGarrett B.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Quiet, shaded spots near Bryce Canyon
Easy to get to, plenty of room and quiet. One of the best spots we've stayed in. Vault toilets across the highway if needed.
- NNick M.Guide
Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground
Huge RV park with some tent camping
Tent site are not marked. The map is incorrect that is given to you. Clean bathrooms and showers. Walking distance to general store and gift shop. The two things keeping it from 5 stars is the unmarked tent sites and (in my opinion) the people are weird in the area
Tamara T.GuideRuby's Inn RV Park and Campground
Nice Location to visit Bryce Canyon NP
We enjoyed the stay at Ruby‘s Inn. Clean Facilities, a lot of options to do laundry and a lot of space. There is a free shuttle to get to Bryce Canyon NP.
- NNick M.Guide
Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park
Great campground, awesome amenities
The tent site were a little tight for our camper van so they pro rated us the tent price for the first night. Very clean showers and bathrooms. Washing machines and dryers available for a fee in an air conditioned room. Very friendly staff!
- Kate B.Traveler
Canyons of Escalante RV Park
Accommodating management
This family run business knows what travelers need and will do whatever possible to accommodate them. I asked for a larger space as I have a rescue dog that’s reactive, and they accommodated me. And as I was getting ready to leave I checked my tires and noticed they were low. The young woman at the front desk called around and found a place where I could get air in them! Super clean bathrooms and showers, with ample washers and dryers, too. All of this and a great location. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Guide to Kingston
Tent camping near Kingston, Utah offers a chance to immerse yourself in stunning natural landscapes while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. With several campgrounds in the area, you'll find options that cater to different preferences and needs.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- At Three Creeks Reservoir, campers can enjoy picturesque views and a serene environment, perfect for relaxation and photography.
- The Tushar Lakeside Campground provides access to hiking trails with breathtaking mountain scenery, ideal for adventurous souls looking to explore the outdoors.
- For those seeking a more secluded experience, Raven's Nest Utah Campground offers a wild setting just a short distance from town, allowing for peaceful nights under the stars.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Kingston
- Bring your own water and firewood when visiting Birch Creek Campground, as these amenities are not provided, ensuring a more self-sufficient camping experience.
- If you're camping at Fisherman's Beach Recreation Site, be prepared for a rustic experience with no drinking water or trash services available.
- Make sure to pack essentials like trash bags and lighting when heading to Mudsprings Trail Backcountry Camping, as this site is more remote and lacks many amenities.
Campground Features to Consider
- Tushar Lakeside Campground is big rig friendly and allows campfires, making it a great choice for families and larger groups.
- At City Creek Campground, you'll find picnic tables and toilets, providing a bit more comfort for your camping experience.
- For a unique experience, consider Timid Springs, where pets are allowed, making it a perfect spot for those who want to bring their furry friends along.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Kingston, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kingston, UT is Great Western Trail Dispersed with a 4.2-star rating from 26 reviews.
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