The glamping options near Mendon, Utah feature more rustic and outdoor-focused experiences than many typical glamping destinations. Located in Cache County at approximately 4,500 feet elevation, the area offers both mountain and valley camping experiences within 30 minutes of Logan. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing while summer days typically reach the mid-80s with cooler evenings.
What to do
Winter recreation access: Green Canyon Yurt offers access to groomed trails during winter months. As one visitor explains, "You can also Snowshoe, or ride your bike with fat tires up if your adventurous! The trail is approximately 3.8 miles long with a steady incline most of the way."
Waterfall hikes: Friendship Campground provides access to nearby Richards Hollow trail with a waterfall. According to a camper, "Just to the north of the campground is a trailhead for Richards Hollow where you can see a very pretty waterfall."
Fishing spots: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access with varying difficulty levels. At Bridger Campground, "fishing in the lake is great! The lake is big enough for kayaks as well. Plenty of camp spaces for RVs or just tents."
ATV trails: Several campgrounds connect to motorized vehicle trails. A camper at Bridger Campground notes, "Great surrounding area for four wheelers and other ATVs."
What campers like
Year-round accessibility: Hyrum State Park Campground remains open through all seasons. A camper notes, "It's right on a small lake with a boat ramp and a small beach. The campground is small… about 8 or 9 sites with w/e and about a dozen sites with dry camping."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain good bathrooms and showers. A visitor to Cottonwood Campground — Willard Bay State Park shared, "The sites are well spaced apart giving plenty of privacy. We didn't have much shade in ours but they provide a ramada on a cement pad over the picnic table which was great."
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds offer opportunities to see local wildlife. A camper at Cottonwood Campground — Willard Bay State Park mentioned, "Walking around at dusk we saw deer and a large barn owl. Sounds of the crickets made for a very magical feel just after sunset."
Riverside camping: Friendship Campground offers sites next to running water. A reviewer described it as having "a large grove of Maple Trees that provide the most beautiful scattered sunbeam shade you'll ever see! All the sites are located right along the river."
What you should know
Bug considerations: Mosquitoes can be prevalent during warmer months. A visitor to Willow Creek Campground warned, "Our campsite had standing water right behind it so there were many, many mosquitoes!"
Noise factors: Some campgrounds near highways experience traffic noise. At Cottonwood Campground — Willard Bay State Park, a camper noted, "I-15 noise was horrible, no sleep even with a fan going and earplugs."
Gate closure times: Some parks have restricted access hours. At Hyrum State Park Campground, "they lock the front gate at 10PM so if you are out after that time, you have to park your car on the street and walk to your campsite."
Tight spacing: Some RV campgrounds have limited site spacing. At Brigham City-Perry South KOA, a camper observed, "They pack them in tight here! Each pitch is no wider than 15', which actually makes it pretty challenging to back in."
Tips for camping with families
Look for playgrounds: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. At North Fork County Park, "my husband and I recently took our toddler and infant here and had a blast. They found joy in simply throwing pebbles in the creek and making mud."
Water play options: Several campgrounds offer water features suitable for kids. At Spring Hollow Campground, "The spring was fun for the kids to play in. There was a small dam at the bottom where the kids could go fishing swim and kayaking."
Consider noise levels: Highway-adjacent locations may disrupt sleep. A visitor to Willow Creek Campground mentioned, "The traffic from the freeway was very loud and in the morning the trains would honk their horns waking everyone up."
Early booking recommendation: Popular family sites fill up quickly in summer. A North Fork County Park visitor noted, "We've camped all over in North Fork sites! Our family has our annual family reunion in Mustang Flats every summer, CW8 & CW9 are great for 5 families because they're connected by a little road."
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Check pull-through availability for larger rigs. At Cottonwood Campground — Willard Bay State Park, a camper mentioned, "Very spacious pull ins, full hook ups, and a quick trip to the beach (Eagle and Pelican Beach)."
Hookup positioning: Note where hookups are located at each site. One RVer at Cottonwood Campground — Willard Bay State Park advised, "Hookups were in good shape, note the sewer is toward the back, not the middle so bring lots of sewer hose."
After-hours check-in: Some locations offer late arrival options. A visitor to Brigham City-Perry South KOA shared, "Nice and helpful staff when booking late in the day. After hours pick up was easy and site was clean."
Wi-Fi quality: Connection strength varies between campgrounds. At Brigham City-Perry South KOA, a visitor reported, "They are spending some money on upgrading infrastructure. Excellent wifi."
