Best Camping near Monroe, UT

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Best Camping Sites Near Monroe, UT (170)

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  • Kim L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagons West RV Campground
    Nov. 17, 2024

    Wagons West RV Campground

    Simple but Comfortable

    No room in RV site for tent so moved to grassy tent site. Most sites appear to be occupied by long term rentals. Host was very friendly and helpful in accommodating my needs.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Perfect Spot Close to Capitol Reef NP

    Great place to stay close to Torrey, Utah, and Capitol Reef NP. There are lots of places to choose from with some spots with make shift fire rings. Great views of the Boulder Mountains, Thousands Lake Mountains, and Capitol Reef in the distance. There are no restrooms, water or electricity. Close to Torrey where you can find the essentials.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    A great hike

    If you have a 4x4, we recommend pulling back slightly to the right as far as you can. We went back and got tucked into a more secluded nook with a good fire ring. It looks bumpy and uneven, but it’s possible to level a vehicle that’s 21 feet and under.

    The hike up above the site is really beautiful. The trail took us up above the cliff edge that borders the site. From there you have sweeping views of the valley and out to the mountains in both directions.

    Important to note:

    1. There are no toilet facilities and no places to dig a hole
    2. There were people using generators
    3. If you tuck back into a far site, you can avoid most the the road and generator noise
    4. If it’s going to rain, this would be a slick and slippery location
    5. The Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey is an excellent place for breakfast and coffee
  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mackinaw Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Mackinaw Campground

    Good high elevation CG at Fishlake

    Large campgrounds in area including this one. Camped in September (Doctor Creek CG up road was closed). Quiet, clean. End of tourist season and so couple of nearby stores were selling out their ice cream--Got giant couple of scoops in a bowl. For water/boaters & fishing, mainly, typically sold out during summer. Sites go in rows inching up-slope and some have nice views of lake.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple Grove
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Maple Grove

    Little out of the way gem

    Stayed 6/1-4 in space 9. Very shady campground and campsite. Creek runs thru but not by this site. Only 1 vault toilet for the family campground, so walked over to Group site toilets which were cleaner. One trail out of camp to Rock Canyon but it was fairly steep and rocky so didn't do much of it. Did walk up and down paved road into camp and then on dirt roads off main road that had a few FCFS dry camp pull out areas along the creek. Campsites well spaced many with good views of valley or the red rock cliffs. No ATVs allowed in campground. Spaces 15 and 20 were also good, 10 is double size but same price with large drive and nice views to red cliffs. Camp host unobtrusive.

    Would be great during fall colors. Saw some bear scat on trail closer to I-70

  • Laurie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fish Lake National Forest
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Fish Lake National Forest

    Fish Lake National Forest

    Just needed to find a place for the night and this was perfect! No one around, huge site, beautiful views and free! Cows meander around the campsite..didn't bother us. If you go past where the directions take you, there are 3 or 4 spots that are also nice. Road is easy to travel.

  • Marshall H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wonderland RV Park
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Wonderland RV Park

    Great little spot near Capital Reef NP

    Tranquil, don’t make the mistake of reaching over the fence to take a picture and accidentally touching the electric wire. It was literally the shock of my life lol.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    Capital Reef Hwy 24

    This spot is up on a hill top. Plenty of spots to camp. Nice views, good fall breeze. There are 2 Porta potty on site. The only issue I didn't like was right at the entrance for the first 75 feet there were a lot of rocks sticking up out of the ground. Made it very uneven. Had my wife get out to make sure I didn't rip anything off the RV. We run a 36' Solitude. Only 7 miles to Capitol Reef visitor center.

  • Richard B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock Campground — Bureau Of Land Management
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Hanging Rock Campground — Bureau Of Land Management

    Trashy

    The previous review said there were trash cans, however the is only one. It is location inside the volt toilet. The previous review also stated that this camp ground was close too the green county fairgrounds, but its name is the Beaver county camp grounds. Besides the one trash can, there are no water facilities and a weak Verizon service. The litter is Unbearable, both at the camp ground as well as the Beaver county fair grounds. You would think that the locals don’t have a very high regard for them selfs. I will pickup trash around my campsite but it won’t hardly matter I bet. “Please prove me wrong”

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    Beautiful and away from the crowds

    This campground has like 5 spots. A short walk to amazing views. Pit toilet and that is all. The campground was clean - people have done a really good job of packing out their trash. The road in and out requires high clearance for sure. I would not do it with 2WD or AWD. It is worth it if you have a capable vehicle.

  • Richard B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sevier River RV Park
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Sevier River RV Park

    Great place

    Danny the owner, was great. Could not have asked for more. He started us right out with a 5 dollar per day discount.stayed two days then had to leave. Will stay again.

  • dThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping

    Peaceful and great location

    This dispersed campsite is great if you’re looking to spend the night before or after visiting Capitol Reef National Park. It doesn’t offer much other than some flat spots to set up a tent or open your rooftop tent. The sound of a nearby creek is nice to listen to before you fall asleep. If you visit in November it will be chilly at night so plan accordingly. The sites are close to a gas station and a Mexican restaurant as well as a hotel.

  • Julia V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Would come back!

    Stayed a couple of nights ago, lots of sites all with fire rings. Easy turn off right near Capitol Reef NP which is wicked convenient. There are no facilities here so keep that in mind. Was extremely windy and had intermittent rain/thunderstorms passing through (that don’t show up on weather/radar) so something to consider during this season if you’re tenting it like us. The ground is also majorly rock so staking tents for the wind is very difficult. All that being said the views are amazing & hearing coyotes off in the distance gave some cool ambiance

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Polk Creek Road Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Polk Creek Road Dispersed Camping

    Great spot close to Capitol Reef National Park

    Numerous spots along the road. Some are very well shaded while others have lots of sun.

    This spot is large and shaded. Rock fire pit. There’s currently fire restrictions so we didn’t have a fire but we set up a nice little sitting area around the fire with logs we found in the forested area.

    There is a mama bear and cub in the area although we didn’t see her.

    Weather is cooler than in Capitol Reef so it’s a nice place to recharge and escape the heat.

    Lots of firewood in close vicinity so no need to bring any in with you (check for fire restrictions before).

    Would definitely come back here.

    If you follow the road all the way up you can access Cathedral Valley Campground (great views from up there)

    Remember to pack out your garbage.

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Cathedral Valley Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    Great hidden gem

    Great spot for a stay overnight! Although there isn’t water, there is a clean outhouse to use.

    We loved the spot we had which was equipped with a picnic table and fire ring (all sites have this).

    The views from being so high up are great. That being said the wind can get a little crazy at night so roll up those awnings before bed.

    Road in is a little bumpy (we came from Highway 72) but it was a beautiful drive.

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Bend Gem
    Jul. 30, 2024

    The Bend Gem

    Great camping spot

    We spent 3 nights here right along the reservoir and it was great. Although it was “busy” there was plenty of space between us an our neighbours.

    We rock a rooftop tent so it was easy to level. Bugs were minimal during the day. Mosquitos ramp up at night but they didn’t seem to want anything to do with us.

    Saw plenty of people fishing during the day.

    There are washrooms nearby but they aren’t super close to all camping areas.

  • Danny H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock Campground — Bureau Of Land Management
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Hanging Rock Campground — Bureau Of Land Management

    Small out of the way campground

    This nice little campground is located between Minersville reservoir and the Green County fairgrounds, just west of Beaver Utah, on state road 21. It is small and access is somewhat tight, but we were able to get our 32-foot C-Class in easily enough and campsite 1 accommodated us beautifully. 

    Pros: There is a picnic table in a concrete floored, covered patio with a trash can and BBQ grills which is setting within a few feet of a small running stream. Beautiful and quiet for just $12.00 a night. 

    Cons: Lots of very tiny gnats that were so small they got through our window screens, so we had to minimize our external lighting, and close the windows and shades after dark.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Awesome and stayed cool!

    It’s been very difficult in our July Utah trip to find a place where we can comfortably sleep in the back of our jeep but the breeze in this area was perfection. The view is to die for. Would 1000000 percent recommend this if you have an off road vehicle!

  • Mike S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd

    unbearable mosquitos

    Arrived 3Jul24 at dusk.  There is standing water marsh with a frac tank, possibly for water for the quarry above.  Got out of the car to give dog a break and within one minute was scrambling back in.  Drove up hill to the quarry and got out with dog....still very bad mosquitos but some breeze.  Hid in the car while dog was out on a long rope for a while, covered with mosquitos.  After 10 minutes I had killed most that were in the car and the ones waiting at the doors and windows were gone.  I cracked the door and began pulling dog rope to get slack in and then had dog climb over me into back seat.

    We drove east one Dyrt to Miller Canyon and it was AWESOME.  I remember maybe 3 mosquitos there.

    There are only two things I can compare this savagery to (and I am in my late 50s):

    Alaska (Last Chance Rd dispersed is WORSE--However, note that when I was in AK I wasn't asking for trouble--I was indoors during  mosquito hours--I am sure AK has mosquitos as bad as Last Chance if you go looking)

    Canada Boundary Waters Boy Scout Canoe Base (about the same at dusk--only fools wouldn't have camp totally ready to be inside tents before mosquito hours.  Mornings were fine.



Guide to Monroe

Camping near Monroe, Utah, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to soak in hot springs or enjoy serene lakeside views, there’s something for everyone.

What to do

  • Soak in hot springs: Visit Mystic Hot Springs for a relaxing experience. One camper mentioned, "Arrived too late to do hot springs so I’ll come back and check it out," highlighting the allure of these natural baths.
  • Fishing and boating: The Bend Gem is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. A visitor shared, "Saw plenty of people fishing during the day," making it a great spot for anglers.
  • Explore hiking trails: The Castle Rock Campground — Fremont Indian State Park offers access to scenic trails. One reviewer noted, "Great hiking trails right out the back of the campground," which is ideal for those who love to hike.

What campers like

  • Unique accommodations: Campers appreciate the vintage buses at Mystic Hot Springs. A guest said, "The buses were very unique and gave the campground a fun 'hippie' vibe."
  • Quiet and peaceful environment: Many enjoy the tranquility at Little Cottonwood Campground. One camper remarked, "The campground is small, only 15 sites, but each site is large with a fire pit," emphasizing the spaciousness.
  • Clean facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. A review for Fillmore KOA stated, "The bathrooms and showers were very clean with soap and paper towels."

What you should know

  • Reservations are needed: For soaking at Mystic Hot Springs, it's essential to make a reservation. One camper advised, "You do have to make a reservation on the website and call for details when you get here."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like The Bend Gem, lack drinking water and showers. A visitor noted, "There are washrooms nearby but they aren’t super close to all camping areas."
  • Cell service can be spotty: Campers at Little Cottonwood Campground reported no cell service for Verizon, which is something to keep in mind if you need to stay connected.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose campgrounds with activities: Look for spots like Sevier River RV Park, where kids can enjoy the fishing pond and see ducks. One family shared, "The office provided food so our 3-year-old granddaughter could feed those birds."
  • Plan for outdoor cooking: Many campgrounds, including Fillmore KOA, have outdoor kitchens. A camper mentioned, "The outdoor kitchen space was a nice space to use after time on the road."
  • Bring games and activities: Campers at Beaver KOA/Bryce Canyon enjoyed the play structure and outdoor games. One reviewer said, "There is a nice play structure, a basketball court, and a few other outdoor games."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: When visiting The Bend Gem, make sure your RV fits the site. A camper noted, "Challenging to level larger rig."
  • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Richfield KOA offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One visitor said, "Full hookups, showers and restrooms still operational."
  • Be prepared for rough roads: If you're heading to Kents Lake Campground, be ready for a steep dirt road. A camper warned, "The dirt road up to the campground is pretty steep and long."

Camping near Monroe, Utah, has its perks and quirks. With unique spots and beautiful scenery, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Monroe, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Monroe, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 170 campgrounds and RV parks near Monroe, UT and 60 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Monroe, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Monroe, UT is Mystic Hot Springs with a 4.2-star rating from 21 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Monroe, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 60 free dispersed camping spots near Monroe, UT.

  • What parks are near Monroe, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Monroe, UT that allow camping, notably Fishlake National Forest and Capitol Reef National Park.