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If you're out on the water and looking for a place to camp in Utah, we've got you covered. Pitch your tent and build a campfire after admiring the scenery on your boat ride for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Find the top rated boat-in camping destinations in Utah with The Dyrt.

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The Best Boat-In Camping in Utah

If you're exploring the best boat-in camping near Layton, The Dyrt is here to help. Oftentimes a boat-in campsite means less crowds, so you can set up your tent somewhere peaceful and secluded. Find the best boat-in campgrounds in Utah.

Layton

The Best Boat-In Camping Near Layton, Utah

Anderson Cove Campground is a popular facility located 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah, on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and pineview resevoir camping. Recreation Campers come to Anderson Cove for picnicking, fishing, swimming and boating. Pineview Reservoir offers excellent water skiing opportunities. Kayaking and canoeing are popular on the reservoir's quieter coves. A boat ramp, swimming beach, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are located within the campground. Facilities This large campground contains five group sites that can each accommodate up to 100 people. Two of these sites are accessible and all five have large picnic shelters. Several single and double-family sites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A dump station and small general store are located on-site. 58 single sites - $28.00 Tent Only Site - $21.00 Limits: 1 self-contained unit and up to 5 tents, 1 vehicle included in fee (additional vehicles - $8.00 per vehicle) 9 double sites - $55.00 Limits: 2 self-contained units and up to 10 tents 2 vehicles included in fee (additional vehicles - $8.00 per vehicle) 4 group sites - $255.00 Limits: 100 people, 20 vehicles included in fee (additional vehicles are $8.00 per vehicle) Day Use/Boat Launch - $18.00 Trailer Dump (on-site campers) - $6.00 Trailer Dump (off-site campers) - $10.00 Walk in at all sites - $7.00 per person Anderson Cove 801-745-2265 Cemetery Point 801-745-6502 Port Ramp Marina 801-745-6390 Magpie 801-745-1765 Southfork 801-745-4446 Perception Park 801-745-6302 Willows 801-745-1684 Natural Features Anderson Cove lies at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Its open meadows and manicured lawns are lined with a variety of shade trees. Temperatures are warm during the day. Nearby Attractions Ogden River Scenic Byway, this beautiful byway, beginning at the mouth of Ogden Canyon winds through 44 miles of Utah's most beautiful mountains and countryside. Rock walls and tree-covered mountain sides line the roadway that follows the Ogden River to Pineview Dam. Small islands dot the man-made reservoir and surrounding fields are either shades of green or snow-white. The magnificent Wasatch Mountain Range stretches heavenward and the mountains cradle the reservoir and small communities through which the byway passes in their gentle valleys. ADA Access: N

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

## Overview

South Fork Campground is located on the banks of the South Fork Ogden River at an elevation of 5,200 feet, just 7 miles from Huntsville, Utah. Campers love the park for its great river access. Tubing and fishing are very popular activities.

## Recreation

Campers enjoy fishing and tubing on the South Fork. Several hiking and mountain biking trails begin in the area.

## Facilities

The campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. 

## Natural Features

This scenic campground is situated among cottonwoods and willow. Moose and deer wander through the campground on occasion. The South Fork runs alongside the campground. 

## Nearby Attractions

Beautiful Ogden Valley has numerous boating, fishing, hiking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and scenic driving opportunities. Pineview Reservoir is a short drive from the campground with boating, fishing and swimming.   
  
Causey Reservoir is close by, offering great canoeing and fishing, as well as hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.  
  
Highway 39 continues on to Monte Cristo Summit with sweeping mountain views. ATV and hiking trails are abundant in the area. 

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees**

  * Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  * Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  * You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.



**Late Cancellations**

  * Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  * Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  * Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  * Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  * Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.



**No-Shows**

  * Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
  * If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.



**Refunds**

  * Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  * Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  * Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  * Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  * Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.



**Recreation.gov Billing Information**

  * Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."



**Changes to Policies and Procedures**

  * Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

South Fork (ut)

## Overview

Middle Inlet Group Day Use Area is located on the eastern shore of Pineview Reservoir, just 2 miles from Huntsville, Utah. Its a great location for weddings, company picnics and family reunions. Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities.

#### Natural Features:

From the picnic shelter, visitors are awarded scenic views of Ogden Valley, the surrounding peaks and Pineview Reservoir, which surrounds both sides of the day-use area. Cottonwoods and pines dot the area, offering limited shade in this grassy, open site. 

#### Recreation:

Pineview offers great boating, swimming, fishing and water skiing opportunities. Boat ramps are located at several locations around the reservoir.

#### Facilities:

This day-use site can accommodate up to 75 people. It offers a large picnic shelter, 12 picnic tables, grills, a dutch oven cooking surface, serving tables, a concrete site pad and large gravel parking area.  
  
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A host is on-site.

#### Nearby Attractions:

Beautiful Ogden Valley has numerous fishing, hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving opportunities.  
  
Causey Reservoir is 12 miles away, offering great canoeing and fishing, as well as hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Middle Inlet Group Day Use

White Rock Bay Campground is great for groups of up to 16 people. Tents and self-contained RVs are welcome.
Two equestrian sites are available.
No water or electricity. Water is available at Bridger Bay Beach, the Dump Station, and the Visitor Center.
Pit toilets only. Flush toilets and showers are located at Bridger Bay Beach, 2  miles away.
Dogs on leash are welcome.
Fires are allowed in designated fire pits only. Seasonal fire restrictions may be in place. Firewood is available at the park Visitor Center.
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. This includes generators.
$40 per night.  Fee covers two vehicles.
$18 fee for additional vehicles.
Maximum site capacity is 16 people and four vehicles.

White Rock Bay

Pony Express RV Resort

East canyon camping features, wagons, RV trailers, yurts, cabins, and hammock camping

Wagons

Experience the old west and stay at the best!    Feel how pioneers camped as they trekked across the mountains at East Canyon State Park.  With our full size wagons they can accommodate up to 4 people.   These wagons are furnished with a king size bed, and twin bunk beds.  A small kitchenette table and stools are perfect for that late night board game.   A small fridge and microwave are available for your camping snacks.    The wagon sites have a picnic table, propane gas grill, and fire pits for your cooking needs.   Additional parking in each site is available upon request at the park.  $100.00 Mon-Thurs.  $130.00 Fri, Sat, Sun, and holidays.   A $200.00 refundable security deposit is required.  Sorry no pets allowed in the wagons.

Rv Trailer

Come stay in our RV trailer all set up for your camping experience.  The trailer is fully functional with power, water and a restroom.  With a quad bunk bed set up 4 members of your family can stay in their own fun room.  The couch will convert into a double bed, and the master room will accommodate 2 people.   The site has a covered pavilion, picnic table and fire pit.   Don’t miss your chance to have your family stay in the newest addition to our camping options.   $100.00 Mon-Thurs.  $130.00 Fri, Sat, Sun, and holidays.   A $200.00 refundable security deposit is required.  Sorry no pets allowed in the RV.


East Canyon Yurt

Yurts
Get out of the dirt and into a yurt! $70 Mon-Thurs (excluding holidays) $100 Fri, Sat, Sun ($200 security deposit required- collected at the park).

Can sleep up to 8 people.  Bunk bed, small table, chairs, and a futon.  Power also in the yurts.  Cooking can be done on the gas grill on the yurt decks.   Fire pits are now available at each yurt.  Sorry no pets in or around yurts. Heat is turned off May 15 – Oct 15, or as temperatures dictates.  Restrooms near the yurts. No pets allowed in the yurts.


East Canyon Cabin

Cabins

Cabins: $70 Mon-Thurs (excluding holidays) $100 Fri, Sat, Sun  ($200 security deposit required- collected at the park).  Can accommodate up to six people and have ADA accessibility.

Each cabin has bunk beds, table and chairs, lights and power, Heat/AC, small microwave and refrigerator, water in the site (in summer, not in the cabin) The restrooms are located near the cabins,  restrooms with showers(summer) and vault restrooms (winter). No pets in/around cabins.


East Canyon Hammock Campground

Hammock Camping

$20.00 a night for the entire site.  Bring your family and friends out and come hang with us.   The hammock structure can accommodate up to 8 people.  It’s great for scout groups and folks who just don’t want to tent up.

Don’t have a hammock? No problem! We have hammock rentals for you. The rental fee is $10.00 per-hammock + straps for your entire stay, plus a refundable fee (depending on the condition of the hammock when returned) of $60.00  Bring your sleeping bag and your set.

The hammock site is located in the Big Rock campground – Site 25. Reserve your spot today

East Canyon State Park

This small campground is located about six miles east of Huntsville, Utah on a curve along the South Fork of the Ogden River. A host is not on-site but can be found at Magpie Campground (west) or South Fork Campground (east). It has been a popular camping spot since the pioneers came to Utah. Although the trees are not thick, they are big and very old. Popular local recreation activities include fishing, hiking, swimming, and tubing down the South Fork Ogden River (a life jacket is required for all tubers). Nearby Attractions Causey Reservoir is located approximately five miles east. This scenic reservoir is popular for fishing and swimming. Site Details and Accessible Features

Botts Campground

Willard Bay State Park

South Marina - Willard Bay State Park

Echo Island Ranch is a full-service campground resort in Coalville Utah that features RV sites, tent sites and cabins. This complete family recreation venue includes three swimming pools and two hot tubs surrounded by forty acres of lush, tree-lined meadows and is just about an hour’s drive from Salt Lake City, Ogden or Provo. The Weber River, which is renowned for its world-class fishing, winds through the property, dividing to form a wooded island perfect for picnicking or family outings.

  

Another trout filled stream runs through the ranch and a fully stocked, kid-friendly fishing pond is available as well; providing plenty of amazing fishing. The park allows quick access to Rockport Reservoir and Echo Reservoir, both just a short distance away.

Echo Island RV Resort

Salt Lake City is quickly becoming not only a destination to visit but one to live in as well. With an abundance of nearby forests and BLM land, and lots of parks to drive to, it’s clear why this section of Utah is becoming so desirable.

It’s hard to choose the best camping near Salt Lake City. The Wasatch National Forest does make a strong case, though. If you like camping by the water, there’s plenty of BLM land near Utah Lake and the Great Salt Lake. Salt Lake City, UT, is uniquely positioned in that you can visit forest campsites by driving east or have your pick of desert campgrounds when driving west. Whatever you choose, there will be an abundance of places to set your tent or RV.

Salt Lake City

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Salt Lake City, UT is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Salt Lake City is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Salt Lake City. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

The Best Camping in Salt Lake City | UT Camping

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West Valley City

The Best Camping Near West Valley City, Utah

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Provo

The Best Camping Near Provo, Utah | Utah Campgrounds

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West Jordan

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Orem

The Best Camping Near Orem, Utah

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Sandy

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Ogden

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St. George

The Best Camping Near St. George, Utah

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Layton, UT is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Layton. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Layton. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

The Best Camping Near Layton, Utah

Join the fun near Millcreek. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Millcreek is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Millcreek

The Best Camping Near Millcreek, Utah

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The Best Camping Near Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah

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Ashley National Forest

The Best Camping Near Ashley National Forest, Utah

Near the ever-popular Moab, Utah lies Arches National Park. Living up to its name, Arches has some of the most interesting rock formations in the southwestern US. Camping can be difficult here, and reservations are always recommended.

There is only one campground actually located in Arches, Devils Garden Campground, with 51 total campsites. If you plan to bring an RV or trailer, know that the sites available range from 20 to 40 feet in length. If you can’t get a spot, the best camping near Arches is really just wherever you can find it. With a wealth of BLM land, you can free camp nearly anywhere in the vicinity of the park. Moab, UT is just to the south if you’re looking for a city to stay in.

Arches National Park

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The Best Camping Near Arches National Park, Utah

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Dixie National Forest

The Best Camping Near Dixie National Forest, Utah

In eastern Utah, near Arches National Park and Moab, UT, you’ll find Canyonlands National Park. Often paired with a visit to Arches or Moab, Canyonlands is more than four times the size of Arches. In fact, it’s the largest national park in the state.

Like other Utah parks, getting a campsite can be a challenge. The Needles takes reservations, but Island in the Sky is first-come, first served. Both can be accessed with an RV up to 28 feet long. However, the campsites are dry. Camping in the frontcountry isn’t easy, but there are many backcountry campgrounds to choose from. Like all other parks, the best camping near Canyonlands National Park is wherever you can find it, as 42% of the entire state is BLM land.

Canyonlands National Park

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The Best Camping Near Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Fishlake National Forest is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Utah camping has to offer. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Fishlake National Forest

The Best Camping Near Fishlake National Forest, Utah

Camping near Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is worth the drive to the state’s south-central desert. Located a few miles away from Torrey, UT, the nearby campgrounds are the perfect place to stay before spending a day or more exploring all of the natural wonders in the park. It’s also some of the best camping in the state with campsites designed to accommodate single campers, groups or RVs. Spend the day marveling at the stunning rock formations that include pristine white sandstone domes like the Capitol Dome the park is named for, as well as Hickman Bridge, the Chimney Rock pillar and the thousand-year-old Fremont Petroglyphs.

Capitol Reef National Park

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Zion National Park

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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