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Dispersed camping options surround Lewiston, Utah, with multiple sites available in nearby canyons and forest service land. Green Canyon Dispersed Campground and Smithfield Dispersed Campsite provide free primitive camping within short driving distance of town. Several established campgrounds including Tony Grove Campground and Smithfield Campground offer more developed facilities with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The region includes both tent-friendly areas and RV accommodations, though larger rigs may find limited suitable locations in the mountain canyons.
Camping accessibility varies seasonally throughout the area, with many higher elevation sites like Tony Grove only open from July to September due to snow conditions. Most dispersed camping areas require permits and adhere to Forest Service regulations regarding fires and waste disposal. Lower elevation sites often remain accessible year-round, while mountain roads may require high-clearance vehicles. Cell service can be limited or nonexistent in canyon areas, making advance planning essential. "This campground is easy to find, near the trailhead for hiking into the Mt. Naomi Wilderness area, and a good base camp for day hikes and other adventures," noted one visitor about Smithfield Campground.
Several campers highlight the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere as standout features of the area. Smithfield Canyon receives positive feedback for its creek-side camping and relative seclusion. Sites near Tony Grove Lake are particularly sought after, offering lakeside recreation and scenic mountain views. "Campsites are shady. The small lake is great for kiaks, paddle boards or row boats. There is a variety of hiking trails," mentioned one camper about Tony Grove. Visitors should note that popular areas fill quickly during summer weekends, particularly at established campgrounds. More remote dispersed sites provide greater solitude but fewer amenities. Most camping areas in the region maintain proximity to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and wildlife viewing.
"Perhaps a little too close to the university in Logan Utah it was busy that Friday night. I think all the spots filled by 7pm some 50 people there that night."
"About 15 mins outside of Logan up a beautiful canyon. Headed up around 4pm on a Saturday during Memorial Day weekend so didn’t have high hopes but found a spot with a fire ring almost immediately!"
"Next to a beautiful creek. No cell service."
"It was close to home, yet in the secluded woods."
from $24 - $74 / night
"Great place to overnight while passing through northern Utah. Huge full hookup sites with concrete pads. Nice and quiet despite being near the intersection of I-15 and I-84. Would definitely return!"
"Bear lake is a must do and so much good in Utah!"
from $55 - $1450 / night
Check Availability"While there are a lot of disbursed sites along the corridor, they were all completely filled due to a bike race happening at nearby Beaver Mountain."
"Amazing location especially because it’s close to bear lake! I heard it’s better in August, but if you camp way further down the mosquitos are absolutely miserable."
"Stayed here for two nights, at the end of a dead end road, close to the creek. Real easy place to be."
"I first visited this area in the spring, and have since been there around 4-5 times. It’s very beautiful with lots of greenery and a river through the whole canyon."
"Flat, level, primitive sites, this is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. Check them out and leave them some love."
from $12 - $161 / night
Check Availability"For $60 you get full 50amp hookups, a huge dog run for the pups and awesome access to Hot Springs. At 102 degrees we swam in the furthest spring-pond next to the green shop inside the fenced area."
"We were given permission to walk down that road. It says to stay to the left which goes nowhere but if you go to the right, it winds back into the most beautiful landscape."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"Tony Grove Lake is beautiful slice of heaven, nestled in Logan Canyon, about an 1.5 hours north of Salt Lake City."
"The small lake is great for kiaks, paddle boards or row boats. There is a variety of hiking trails. One goes all around the lake. Not for large RVs."
"The lake is a short walk and has a nice path all the way around it with some good fishing areas and a small “beach” area. Paved roads with picnic tables and fire rings and pit bathrooms."
"The campsite has many trails going down to the lake. Fir trees are everywhere, and the campground is very clean."
from $26 - $52 / night
Check Availability"This private oasis in the woods feels secluded, but you are 6 min away from local amenities. Lots of trees and perfect place to relax around your fire-pit. Check them out and leave a review here!"
from $30 / night
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RangerVery easy access off 89. Very large sites with fire rings start about 1/4 off the main road. Only one other site being used that I saw. Pit toilet available at the large parking area. Clean and well kept. No cell service. Free range cows.
ScoutThis is a nice camp ground where you can walk right to the beach. We went with our in laws and were lucky to get spots closest to the beach as well. The only thing that was a bummer was that there were so many stickers and weeds within our site that it was poky to walk with sandals on around our actual site but other than that it has been a great camp ground and a great beach. Our dog and daughter both had a blast. This is our second year going the same weekend and will be doing it again! We’ve tried another campground in Bear lake and we prefer this one over the other.
ScoutBlue water, close beach, dog friendly, clean grounds, quiet hours, gorgeous scenery.
TravelerAmazing place to camp right next to the river.
The entrance you go across the bridge. It looks low, but a 13.5 RV can make it under no problem. As you enter, it gets lower and all of a sudden you realize that you can make it under the trees over the bridge.
GuideJust off of I-15 in Plymouth is a hidden gem. For $60 you get full 50amp hookups, a huge dog run for the pups and awesome access to Hot Springs. At 102 degrees we swam in the furthest spring-pond next to the green shop inside the fenced area. Late afternoon and early morning we had the place to ourselves. It was awesome. Bring a floaty or vest as the sides are slick. Ponds have a nice dock with ladders.
TravelerBeautiful campground with many trees. Sad the lake is dried up and it's primitive. Very well kept
ScoutWhile there are a lot of disbursed sites along the corridor, they were all completely filled due to a bike race happening at nearby Beaver Mountain. We continued up and finally found a nice camp site just on the south side of Utah border but it turned out to be on private property. There’s a small stretch of a private property near the state line marked by a sign posted cattle grate. The property owner stopped by, he was super polite, but explained the boundaries and asked us to move along.
In many spots on the road on the way up there were wide open areas where a single camper had claimed a large area, even sites that could comfortably accommodate several rigs, so just a few things to watch out for.
ScoutLoved this spot. Only recommendation would be to make each spot to the parking a little more clear.
GuideThe first night of our two night reserved and prepaid campsite was in a different site for an rv. The camp host was drunk and gave our site away to another family that didn’t have a reservation. Since they were all set up, we were tossed into the only other available site left. That site was a no show so I guess we got “lucky.” I paid $8 extra just to reserve. Otherwise it’s $20 a night for a tent site. The host yelled at his son in front of us, too. He wasn’t a young child and was actually super nice and tried to help. It was so uncomfortable. The campground itself was not bad. A weird layout for a few sites. I would stay again if there was a new host. We were right next to the water. The second night we were able to move into our actual reservation. Then it rained and hailed. Funny how that seems to happen on the weekends. We survived. It definitely was an experience with the weather that time. lol there’s trails and a lot of trees surrounding. Really nice location.
Dispersed camping near Lewiston, Utah offers significant elevation changes from the valley floor at 4,500 feet to mountain sites above 8,000 feet. This creates distinct seasonal camping windows with most higher elevation sites accessible from late June through early October. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing in the valley and can reach single digits in higher elevations, making proper cold-weather gear essential during shoulder seasons.
Hiking near Mount Naomi Wilderness: Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping provides excellent access to wilderness trails. "If your looking for a place to just get out in the dirt and relax, this is the place. There are many different places to visit throughout the area such as the 'Plane Crash' site, Beaver Creek, old logging trails, and more," noted one camper about the Franklin Basin area.
Paddle sports on mountain lakes: Tony Grove Lake accommodates non-motorized watercraft with clear, calm waters. A visitor to Tony Grove Lake mentioned, "The small lake is great for kiaks, paddle boards or row boats. There is a variety of hiking trails. One goes all around the lake."
Bird watching in river bottoms: Green Canyon attracts diverse bird species, particularly in spring. "Birds in caves in side of valley. Well loved trail starts a short distance up the road," reports one camper who stayed at Green Canyon when testing winter camping gear.
Creek-side sites for natural white noise: Smithfield Dispersed Campsite offers spots along moving water. A camper at Smithfield Dispersed Campsite commented on the appeal: "I first visited this area in the spring, and have since been there around 4-5 times. It's very beautiful with lots of greenery and a river through the whole canyon. The road is dirt and bumpy so be prepared for that."
Solitude in higher elevation spots: Some campers prefer driving farther to find privacy. "Ended up driving this road up to Idaho to find a bigger spot and some solitude. Took the dirt road for about 30 minutes and got the most perfect spot. Nobody was near us and the view was amazing," shared a visitor to Franklin Basin.
Hot springs access for winter camping: The Belmont Hot Springs RV Park offers warm soaking options during colder months. "We went in the winter and we were able to jump into the hot springs and my family loved. We would be going every winter as it isn't too far from salt lake city," reported one winter camper.
Winter road closures affect access: Many canyon roads have seasonal restrictions. "Road to dispersed camping is closed Dec 1 - April 15. Permit fee is $10 for 3 days," noted a winter visitor to Green Canyon Dispersed Campground.
Weekend noise levels vary by location: Green Canyon can get particularly loud on weekends. "Very loud, with folks driving around until the AM. Definitely a local party spot," warned one camper, while another mentioned, "Perhaps a little too close to the university in Logan Utah it was busy that Friday night. I think all spots filled by 7pm some 50 people there that night."
Space limitations for larger vehicles: Narrow canyon roads present challenges. At Smithfield Dispersed Camping, a camper warned about unexpected road conditions: "No warning that the road narrows with no turn around about a mile into the campground, or the trees are overgrown which scratched up my sides."
Look for established campgrounds with facilities: Smithfield Campground offers more structured camping with amenities. A camper at Smithfield Campground shared, "It is a favorite spot for us and our family. We often turn left on to the dirt road and pick a spot there. But you stay straight and it takes you in to a very nice campground with tables and toilets."
Choose smaller campgrounds for cleaner experiences: Less traffic often means better maintenance. One visitor to Smithfield Campground noted, "This little spot has five or six campsites that are spaced nicely and are all very clean. First come first served, so you will see people driving in and out when they see everything reserved. Cleanest campsite restrooms I've ever seen."
Pack for mosquitoes during early summer: Some sites have significant insect activity. A visitor to Franklin Basin warned, "I heard it's better in August, but if you camp way further down the mosquitos are absolutely miserable."
Consider higher-end RV parks for full amenities: The Aspen Grove RV Park near Tremonton offers complete facilities. "We were running out of options for places to stay as most things were completely full. This was a wonderful surprise when we found it. Their after hours check in process was organized and amazing," shared one RVer.
Look for pull-through sites for larger rigs: Some areas accommodate bigger vehicles. "Great place to overnight while passing through northern Utah. Huge full hookup sites with concrete pads," reported an RV owner about Aspen Grove.
Check road conditions before mountain access: Franklin Basin has rough sections. "2wd friendly road for MILES. You can drive well into Idaho. You can drive for about 1.5 hours up in here and see amazing river meadow mountain views. Just make sure you stick to the gravel road as you go up, don't turn off," advised a camper familiar with the best places to camp near Lewiston.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Lewiston, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Lewiston, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 161 campgrounds and RV parks near Lewiston, UT and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Lewiston, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lewiston, UT is Green Canyon Dispersed Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 16 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lewiston, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Lewiston, UT.
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