Best Tent Camping near Layton, UT

Tent campers near Layton, Utah have several good options within a short drive. Antelope Island State Park has tent sites that look out over the landscape and put you right by hiking trails. East Canyon State Park's tent areas feature level ground and decent-sized tent pads that work well for family-sized tents. The soil in both parks is fairly compact, making it easy to stake down tents without much trouble. Most sites have trees or brush between them, giving you some space from your neighbors. You won't have to walk far to reach bathrooms from the tent areas - most are within a 2-3 minute walk. If you like backpacking, there are some more remote tent spots you can hike to without too much difficulty. Most standard tent sites have parking spots right by them, so you won't need to haul your gear very far. Tree cover varies by campground, but you can usually find shaded spots if you book early. Both parks take online reservations, which is pretty much required during busy times. Spring and fall bring the best tent camping weather around Layton, with milder temperatures that make sleeping more comfortable.

Best Tent Sites Near Layton, Utah (21)

    1. Cook Campsite

    1 Review
    Fruit Heights, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 544-1788

    "Aside from the excessive litter in a few places, This was a great place to give my 5 year old a taste of backpacking."

    2. Split Rock Bay Backcountry Campsites — Antelope Island State Park

    3 Reviews
    Syracuse, UT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 773-2941

    $20 / night

    "Good hiking trails with great views and lots if animals to see."

    3. Port Ramp Marina

    2 Reviews
    Huntsville, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 625-5112

    $650 / night

    "Not only is it more beautiful (IMO) in the winter, but it gets loads of snow for snow sports, and it is right next to Powder Mountain and Snow Basin!"

    "Beautiful lake, nice beaches, but only if you go in the late summer or fall."

    4. Hobble

    1 Review
    Huntsville, UT
    21 miles

    5. Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    5 Reviews
    Eden, UT
    34 miles

    "Two nice boondocking spots just a short drive on a tight dirt road off the highway. The campsite on the right is bigger, the one on the left is very small."

    6. Aspen Forest Campsite

    1 Review
    Wanship, UT
    31 miles
    +1 (801) 513-1583

    $59 - $64 / night

    7. Red Pine Lake

    7 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    "Red Pine Lake is located up Little Cottonwood Canyon, on the south side of the road."

    "wonderful place to backpack up to during the week. can access 3 different beautiful lakes from this drainage and 2 beautiful peaks!"

    8. Silver Lake Backcountry

    8 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    41 miles

    "An amazing spot to drive to and spend the day or backpack in and spend a night or two.  Be warned you will need a 4wd vehicle if trying to go up the road after a rain storm. "

    "You can’t drive to the coordinates, you have to park at the uppermost parking lot for Silver Flat and hike up to a camping spot. Camping anywhere along that road will give you gorgeous views, though!"

    9. Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    43 miles

    "In fact it represents just as a reference for the highway road off the 80 highway you go along 196 and there are pull off roads leading to either straight up the side of a mountain or along the valley."

    "This location is also right in an outdoor shooting range with multiple spots so that’s a plus if you’re looking for entertainment."

    10. Lake Blanche Trail - Backcountry Camp

    1 Review
    Mounthaven, UT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    "great hike to the lake!"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Layton, UT

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Guide to Layton

Nestled near Layton, Utah, tent camping offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning natural landscapes while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Layton, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Layton, UT is Cook Campsite with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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