Best Campgrounds near Magna, UT

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Best Camping Sites Near Magna, Utah (174)

    1. Salt Lake City KOA

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

    $50 - $189 / night

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

    "But there is an amazing Mexican restaurant right next to the campground."

    2. Pony Express RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    North Salt Lake, UT
    11 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."

    3. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    51 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    24 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."

    4. Great Salt Lake State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Magna, UT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 828-0787

    $20 - $60 / night

    "We really enjoyed our one night stay on the beach at the Great Salt Lake State Park. Beach sites are primitive, however, the park also offers 5 RV sites with hook-ups. Free showers. Helpful staff."

    "Nice campground next to the great salt lake. Only complaint was sand gets just about everywhere so be prepared."

    5. Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    33 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $346 / night

    "Bathrooms always close by, no showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. If you’re lucky, you can get a site close to the creek. Nice, cool nights in the summer."

    "Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this campground has the advantage of being up the canyon so you feel far away from the city, but close enough that you could go on a work night and still make it to the"

    6. Oquirrh Mountain Inn & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Magna, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 250-0118

    $27 - $40 / night

    "The management that runs the hotel side of it is extremely nice and reasonable I couldn't be happier with this place close to two gas stations the flying j and the TA."

    7. Granite Flat (utah)

    38 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $358 / night

    "Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area."

    "Utah is such an amazing place to visit for the outdoors. My family and I come here once a year because we love hiking and being in the outdoors."

    8. Tanners Flat

    19 Reviews
    Snowbird, UT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "It was quiet, tucked away from anyone.  Didn't really see anyone for the three days we are there.  Our site was next to the river, which really helped drown out all other sounds! "

    "We had site 11 close to the bathroom and in a flat, sunny clearing surrounded by trees. You could hear the nearby road a bit and see the mountains a little bit."

    9. Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Tooele, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 882-9041

    $15 - $30 / night

    "You’ll love sitting around your campfire watching the deer scamper in the mountains. RV camping is a must for me and full hookups are available."

    "We stayed here for one night didn't go past the gate we just camped pretty much on the side of the dirt road next to the reservoir."

    10. Mountain Shadows RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Draper, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 571-4024
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Recent Reviews near Magna, UT

1139 Reviews of 174 Magna Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • J
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful buffalo views

    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. Right now the island doesn’t have water so come prepared. Electrical hook ups. State parks always skoolie friendly.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

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

    No bang for your buck

    I wish I read the reviews better before stopping here. It’s $38 a night. That gets you a spot on a paved pad, no hook ups. There are shade trees but they don’t offer privacy. Only out house/pit toilets, the one near my spot was dirty. The campground is on a busy road so lots of noise there. I don’t need to stay here again.

  • Sary W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Flight Park State Recreation Area

    Good price

    Instructions for the campsite are a bit confusing. Don’t pay for a site until you get here even if you book online. There are limited spots. People camping around are nice and say hello.

    We camped on a Friday night and it was full when we arrived around 6pm but we snagged the last spot available. Otherwise I would have camped down the road in a dirt patch anyway.

  • Cyrena P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    Bugs & More Bugs

    So many bugs it was awful, the mosquitoes ate us and our dogs even with bug repellents. The area was pretty flat it looked like on the left, but we had to go to the right as the left was full when we arrived. It was fairly quiet though at night since you’re very spread out from each other which is nice. My young son loved the nearby spring, it was very mushy but not horrible in some spots!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Squaw Peak Road Dispersed

    A hard way to the Top

    We fought hard to get to the spot. Up to Hood Campground, the road was a normal, winding road. Really great. After that, however, a stretch began that was really only suitable for 4WDs. Rocks, deep ruts, etc. We managed it with the 2WD, but we had to give it our all. There aren't many spots. The spot we found was right on the mountain in the forest, but it wasn't worth the effort. We still enjoyed the night very much. We didn't have an internet connection with T-Online. Apparently, the spot serves the locals as a picnic destination, love nest, or even wedding photo spot until sunset. We had a bit of everything that evening ;)

  • Jeff R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Beautiful spot but trash everywhere

    Great views of the lake and surrounding mountains, but has trash, broken glass and junk everywhere.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Heber Ranger Station

    Parking Lot Camping

    You can stay at this ranger station up to 14 days. Heber city has a lot to offer. There was a large trash can available but the ranger station was closed due to electrical problems so I don’t know if they allow you to use the bathrooms inside.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Bountiful B Dispersed

    Popular re recreation area with good camping

    There's 4 fire rings around the coords, probably only 3 actual camp sites. The one fire has trails going all around it. If you continue up the mountain, there's more sites at the top. This whole area seems to be a local atv, dirt bike, mountain bike, and shooting area. Definitely lots of people shooting guns into gulleys during the day. Everybody seemed friendly though. The road up takes about 25 or 30 minutes to get to the coords. Its a bit rough but if you have awd or 4wd its no problem. Great views on the way up and down. I have Verizon and had coverage off and on, its enough to send texts but not much more.


Guide to Magna

Camping near Magna, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Explore Antelope Island State Park: This park is famous for its stunning views and wildlife. One camper mentioned, “Beautiful views of the lake. Hook ups were really easy to use for the trailer” at Bridger Bay Campground. You can enjoy hiking, biking, and even spotting bison!
  • Visit Park City: Just a short drive away, Park City offers skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. A reviewer at Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground said, “Absolutely beautiful view and great access to Park City.”
  • Water Sports: Many campgrounds near Magna are close to lakes where you can swim, fish, or paddleboard. One camper noted, “The lake is right up the road and a great place to swim and fish” at Little Mill.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Pine Creek - Cottonwood Campground said, “Very clean place with restrooms and showers. The space was huge.”
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites that provide a sense of privacy. A reviewer at Granite Flat mentioned, “Beautiful campground in the pine trees. Lots of campsites crammed in there but still a feeling of privacy.”
  • Wildlife Viewing: Campers enjoy the chance to see local wildlife. One camper at Bridger Bay Campground shared, “Watching sunset on the lake and seeing bison lounging on the beach was magical.”

What you should know:

  • Bugs Can Be a Problem: Some campgrounds have issues with insects, especially near water. A camper at Bridger Bay Campground warned, “The camp host did send out a notice about the bugs before our arrival, but we did not anticipate the literal swarms of no-see-em's and mosquitoes.”
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks, which can be noisy. A visitor at Salt Lake City KOA noted, “Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A reviewer at Nunns Park mentioned, “Most sites are small, low clearance coming in and close to highway.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Water Access: Kids love playing by the water. A camper at Little Mill said, “There was a fun giant 'sliding rock' in the area to climb on.”
  • Look for Family-Friendly Amenities: Facilities like picnic tables and clean restrooms make camping easier. A visitor at Spruces - Big Cottonwood mentioned, “The campground was well kept, the bathrooms clean, and the fire pits well maintained.”
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A reviewer at Tanners Flat noted, “Running water, hook ups, tent spots. Good for groups or singles.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Salt Lake City KOA said, “The hook ups worked great even in the snow.”
  • Be Prepared for Wind: Some campgrounds can get windy, so secure your awnings. A visitor at Granite Flat mentioned, “It was super windy during our stay and the wind howled.”
  • Consider Off-Peak Times: If you want a quieter experience, try camping during the week or off-peak seasons. A reviewer at Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground noted, “The sites are well spaced and have been staggered so that the site across from you does not block your view.”

Camping near Magna, Utah, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just be prepared for the bugs and noise, and you’ll have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the driving distances from Magna to popular trailheads in Little Cottonwood Canyon?

From Magna to the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon is approximately 28 miles, with a driving time of 40-45 minutes. Popular trailheads at the canyon entrance are about 45 minutes from Magna, while those higher up the canyon like White Pine trailhead are around 50-55 minutes away. For those looking to camp in the general area, Bridger Bay Campground on Antelope Island is about 45 minutes from Magna and offers a convenient alternative. Hikers looking for camping options closer to Little Cottonwood might enjoy Granite Flat in the nearby American Fork Canyon area.

How far is it from Magna to campgrounds like Spruces and Albion Basin?

From Magna to Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon is about 30 miles with a driving time of approximately 40-45 minutes. Albion Basin Campground, located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, is slightly farther at about 35 miles from Magna, typically taking 50-60 minutes to reach. For those looking for alternatives in the region, Rock Cliff Area Campground at Jordanelle State Park is about 50 miles from Magna (roughly an hour drive) and offers full hook-ups for RVs in a clean, well-maintained setting. Pine Creek Campground in Wasatch Mountain State Park is a similar distance.

How far is Magna, Utah to Big Cottonwood Canyon for camping and hiking?

Magna, Utah is approximately 25-30 miles from Big Cottonwood Canyon, with a typical driving time of 35-45 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions. The canyon offers excellent camping options like Spruces - Big Cottonwood, which features reservable sites, water access, and toilets. For those willing to drive a bit further into the canyon, Anderson Cove provides a peaceful retreat that's worth the extra drive time, with beach access and plenty of bathrooms. The scenic drive from Magna takes you through Salt Lake Valley before climbing into the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.

What is the travel time from Magna to Millcreek Canyon recreation areas?

The travel time from Magna to Millcreek Canyon recreation areas is approximately 35-45 minutes, covering a distance of about 25 miles. This beautiful canyon offers numerous hiking trails, picnic areas, and outdoor recreation opportunities. While Millcreek Canyon itself has limited camping, nearby options include Great Salt Lake State Park Campground, which is much closer to Magna at just 10-15 minutes away. For those willing to drive a bit further from Magna, Mountain Valley RV Resort in Heber City provides excellent amenities including an adult-only section for those seeking a quieter experience.