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Best Tent Camping near Marysvale, UT

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Tent camping near Marysvale, Utah provides access to several established campgrounds nestled within the Tushar Mountains and Fishlake National Forest. Betenson Flat Trailhead and Tushar Lakeside Campground offer dedicated tent campsites with mountain views and forest surroundings. City Creek Campground, located near Junction, and Birch Creek Campground provide additional tent-only options within a short drive from Marysvale. For those seeking backcountry tent camping experiences, Mudsprings Trail offers hike-in sites where campers can truly disconnect from developed areas.

Most tent campgrounds in the Marysvale area operate seasonally from mid-May through mid-September due to high elevation and winter conditions. Vault toilets are available at most established sites, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Tushar Lakeside Campground provides fire rings, picnic tables, and trash service but no hookups or showers, making it ideal for primitive tent camping. Birch Creek Campground features both drive-in and walk-in tent sites with basic facilities. Water availability is limited at most locations, with City Creek being one of the few campgrounds offering drinking water. Campers should be prepared for wildlife encounters, including possible bears and mountain lions in the area.

The tent camping experience around Marysvale is characterized by high-elevation mountain settings with cooler temperatures than surrounding lowlands. According to one camper at Tushar Lakeside, "The beauty of the Tushar mountains are unsurpassed by any other range in Utah. They are easy to access and have peaks close to 12,000 feet." Many tent sites offer significant shade from maple, oak, and evergreen trees, providing natural shelter from summer heat. At Birch Creek Campground, a visitor noted that "the 4.5 mile road off the highway is very good though dusty. Creek is lovely." Tent campers should be prepared for variable weather conditions even in summer months, as mountain elevations can experience significant temperature drops at night.

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638 Reviews of 20 Marysvale Campgrounds

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest

    Lots of spots off this road!

    Plenty of spots (though we were here on a weekday) and SO CLOSE to Bryce NP! The stars were beautiful at night - even got some photos with my phone. There were some cows but they mostly stayed clear of the road. Road was pretty level and easy for cars to get back (and there were spots right off the road). I already want to come back!

    There was a fire ban in July so bring your camp stove and leave no trace!

  • R
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    A small scenic campground at the north end of the Park

    This campground is situated at the north end of the Park at a high elevation. It's free and has picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet but no water. If you want to make a fire, you must bring your own firewood. There are excellent views of the valley below only a short walk from the campsites.

  • Bubble G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 22, 2024

    Castle Rock Campground — Fremont Indian State Park

    Great location, quiet, semi private

    The site we camped had a private walk to the little creek, fire ring and picnic table. Well built bathrooms and a garbage dump available for use. $5 for all you can carry in your arms in fire wood… felt private without anyone parked on either side but later people came and the noise went up a little, but overall cute camp. Got one of the first come first serve sites, payment in cash only $20 for the night (established site, no water, no electric, no sewer) Pets allowed-leashed.

  • I
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Little Cottonwood Campground

    Great Overnight stop car camping

    Checked in at 8:30pm on a Monday during a cross country drive.  Host was gracious and suggested spot 12.  There  was plenty of availability even late eve (weekday).  All were good, quiet spots.  Spot 12 was across from wheelchair path to creek (Beaver River).  There was a nice bench where path met creek, great for sitting and enjoying morning coffee/fishing/relaxing.  Spots had faucet, picnic table and level tent pad filled with pea gravel-bring good footprint/tarp.  It was quiet, and the creek noise was pleasant.  The road was very close, and you could hear the traffic, but it wasn't a bother (about 2-3cars/hour).  One very nice thing about this campground is the gravel covering all the picnic/firepit and frequented areas.  This completely eliminated the dust that typically gets on everything while camping.  There was shade from trees, but this was is a pretty tight canyon, so there are very few hours of direct sunlight anyway.  Host delivered wood.  Long trails leave right from campground.  No showers, clean vault toilets.

  • B
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Sand Creek RV, Cabins, Tents

    Might be adequate, if you are not picky

    We spent a single night in one of the tent sites, which are immediately behind the office/owner's residence. Sites have a parking space, fire ring with grill attachment, a picnic table and a gravel tent pad. They are small, and not separated from one another, so if you're looking for any level of privacy you won't find it here. On the other hand, if you like sharing space with other campers you may enjoy it. You also may experience those staying in the RV section walking through your site in order to get to the restrooms/showers.

    The campground has both firewood and ice available for purchase. The remainder of the campground store is currently closed due to Covid regulations.

    If you have any concerns about Covid (this is being written in September 2020), SC is not a site I would recommend. While the owners have placed signs suggesting social distancing guidelines, including masks while in the restrooms/shower area, compliance among the campers in a nearly full campground was minimal. One unmasked female camper was loudly discussing all the airports she had passed through on her way to the area, including Chicago and Denver. 

    Even little details were missed, like the soap in the restrooms being organic and not antibacterial.

    Sand Creek is located on Hwy 24, and the road noise didn't quiet down until around 11 PM. Probably not a good choice any time for a light sleeper.

    If you have a self-contained RV and are just looking for a place to park for the night, Sand Creek is likely to fit your needs. For a tent camper, its main recommendation is the ability to reserve a site in advance, as most of the other campgrounds in the area are first come, first serve.

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Forsyth Reservoir

    Quiet place to camp along Hwy 72

    We were there 10/11/2020 during hunting season It was around 20° the night we stayed. This is a free campground for hunters or for the few people traveling on highway 72. There was a clean vault toilet and rock fire rings but no water, garbage, or picnic table. There could be fishing there as we saw lots of fish jump.

    It is a scenic quiet place and the night skies are phenomenal. There is mouse infestation there as the first site we stopped at had dead mice everywhere. One got in our camper but we soon chased it out, The USFS person who cleaned the vault toilet confirmed this.

    I rated it 3 stars due to mouse problem otherwise it would be 4 stars.

    It opens in May but their website didn’t say which date. I am assuming this depends on the snow level at 8000’. It was still open when we camped in October.

  • Iris V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    FR3623 Dispersed

    Boondocking at Tom’s Best Spring Road – Bryce Canyon, Utah

    What a spot! Tom’s Best Spring Road is everything you want in a boondocking experience near Bryce Canyon. Easy access off Highway 12, wide open spaces, and stunning views in every direction. You’re surrounded by tall pines and red rock cliffs that light up at sunrise and sunset.

    We stayed a few nights and loved the peace and quiet. The sites are large, level, and spaced well apart. The road in is graded and manageable for most rigs, though take it slow if you’re towing. AT&T and Starlink both worked great for us. Nights were crisp and beautiful, and mornings started with golden light pouring through the trees.

    We explored Bryce Canyon during the day (a quick 15-minute drive) and came back to camp under a sky full of stars. No hookups, no fees, no crowds—just fresh air and freedom.

    Tips: • Bring your own water and pack out trash. • Expect some washboard on the road in. • Arrive before dark to pick your spot.

  • Russell W.
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Maple Hollow

    Beautiful spot

    Camped overnight. We had the whole place to ourselves. There are several fire ring/picnic table spots in the campground. Maple trees, evergreens and oak trees throughout. Beautiful fresh air. Plenty of shade. Two vault toilets for the whole camp area.

  • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2019

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    Free camping, beautiful scenery. Is this heaven?

    We were not planning on going to Capitol Reef on our Utah trip but we got some unexpected snow at Canyonlands so we headed out early. So glad we made the trip! Capitol Reef had lots of wildlife like Deer and Bighorn Sheep and petroglyphs that were really cool to hike to and see.

    Along with the petroglyphs, there is the historic hike to the site of the Pioneer Register.  Mormon pioneers signed their names on the cliff walls as they were traveling though.  Some signatures are over 125 years old. https://utahsadventurefamily.com/pioneer-register-hike-capitol-reef/ does a nice description. 

    Me made a stop at Goblin Valley State Park so we arrived to Capitol Reef a bit later than we would have liked. All the standard campgrounds were full but the ranger at the visitor center told us to head out of the park towards the town of Torrey and almost immediately on our right there was free BLM camping land.

    Totally free, no amenities, but what a beautiful night!! It was cold! But so quiet even though we had many neighbors on their own Utah adventures. Our neighbors were a single girl in a truck and cab over camper from Alaska, and a couple in a blue school bus. Quite the assortment. Obviously, a variety of vehicles will make it our there.

    No toilet, leave no trace, no fires. Totally a park, sleep, and go spot. There is so much to see and do in Utah, that is ok by me! We woke up, drove into Torrey, picked up a cup of coffee, and started hiking down Capitol Gulch with no one else around.

Guide to Marysvale

Tent camping near Marysvale, Utah, offers a blend of stunning natural beauty and a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several options to explore.

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Tent Camping Prices

  • Tent camping at Adelaide typically ranges from $10 to $20 per night, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
  • At City Creek Campground, expect to pay around $15 for a night under the stars, with basic amenities available.
  • For a unique experience, Timid Springs offers tent sites at approximately $12 per night, perfect for those seeking a more rustic adventure.

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